Tawaf Dua

What Does Tawaf Dua Mean in Detail?

A common misconception is that specific doa-doa must be recited for each of the seven circuits of tawaf. In reality, scholars across all four schools agree that the jamaah haji is free to make any doa, recite Al-Quran, or engage in dhikr during tawaf. The only specific doa established from the Sunnah for a particular location during tawaf is the doa between Rukn Yamani (Yemeni Corner) and Hajar al-Aswad (Hajar Aswad): 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina adhab an-nar.' At the Hajar al-Aswad, the jamaah haji says 'Bismillah, Allahu Akbar' when making istilam (touching or gesturing toward the Hajar Aswad). Books that list specific doa-doa for each round are generally compiled from scholars' personal recommendations, not from established Sunnah. Pilgrims should feel free to make heartfelt personal doa in any language during tawaf.