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The Talbiyah is: 'Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk, innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak' — meaning 'Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.' It is recited from the moment of entering ihram until beginning tawaf (Umrah) or stoning Jamarat al-Aqaba on the 10th (Haji).
Memorize the Talbiyah in Arabic: 'Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk, innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak.' Its meaning: 'Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.' This is the universal response of the jamaah haji to Allah's call to Haji, echoing Prophet Ibrahim's (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) original call.
Start reciting the Talbiyah immediately after making your ihram intention (niyyah) at or before the miqat. The Talbiyah is the verbal declaration of your sacred journey and marks the beginning of your state of worship. It should be recited with full presence of heart, understanding what you are saying — you are responding to Allah's invitation.
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The Talbiyah should be recited frequently throughout your journey — when moving between places, after shalat, when ascending or descending elevations, when boarding transport, and whenever you remember. It is not limited to specific times. Men should recite it aloud; women should recite it in a voice loud enough for themselves to hear. Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and his companions recited it so loudly that their voices became hoarse.
For Umrah: stop reciting the Talbiyah when you begin tawaf (upon seeing the Kabah or starting the first circuit). For Haji: stop reciting upon reaching Jamarat al-Aqaba for the stoning on the 10th of Dzulhijjah (Yawm al-Nahr). After stopping the Talbiyah, switch to takbir (Allahu Akbar) for the stoning and subsequent rituals.
The Talbiyah is not merely words — it is a covenant with Allah. 'Labbayk' (Here I am) is the servant's response to the Master's call. Reflect on what you are saying: you affirm Allah's oneness (la sharika lak), acknowledge that all blessings come from Him (innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka), and declare your submission (wal-mulk — sovereignty is Yours). Many scholars say the quality of one's Talbiyah reflects the quality of one's Haji.