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| Arabic | مَعْنَى التَّلْبِيَة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MAA-naa at-tal-BEE-yah |
| Etymology | تلبیہ derives from the root ل-ب-ي (l-b-y), related to 'labba' meaning to respond or comply. 'Labbayk' is a dual form emphasizing repetition: 'I respond again and again.' The word conveys not just answering a call, but doing so with complete devotion and willingness. |
تلبیہ Meaning(مَعْنَى التَّلْبِيَة) The تلبیہ is the devotional proclamation recited by حجاج during حج and عمرہ, declaring their response to Allah's call, affirming His oneness, and acknowledging that all praise, blessings, and sovereignty belong to Him alone.
مَعْنَى التَّلْبِيَة
The تلبیہ consists of four key phrases, each carrying profound theological meaning. 'Labbayk Allahumma labbayk' (Here I am, O Allah, here I am) expresses the حاجی's eager, repeated response to Allah's invitation to visit His House — echoing the call of Ibrahim. 'Labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk' (Here I am, You have no partner) is a declaration of pure monotheism (Tawhid), rejecting all forms of polytheism. 'Innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk' (Indeed, all praise, favor, and sovereignty belong to You) acknowledges that every blessing, all gratitude, and complete dominion belong exclusively to Allah. 'La shareeka lak' (You have no partner) reaffirms monotheism as the closing statement. The repetition of 'Labbayk' signifies continuous, unwavering commitment — not a single response but an ongoing dedication. The تلبیہ is recited from the moment of entering احرام until the beginning of the stoning ritual on the Day of Nahr.
تلبیہ derives from the root ل-ب-ي (l-b-y), related to 'labba' meaning to respond or comply. 'Labbayk' is a dual form emphasizing repetition: 'I respond again and again.' The word conveys not just answering a call, but doing so with complete devotion and willingness.
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