#344
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar
Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
Dua #344•Bukhari: 1751
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At the three jamarat, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say this when throwing pebbles:
Hadith about the Dua
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا طَلْحَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَرْمِي الْجَمْرَةَ الدُّنْيَا بِسَبْعِ حَصَيَاتٍ، يُكَبِّرُ عَلَى إِثْرِ كُلِّ حَصَاةٍ، ثُمَّ يَتَقَدَّمُ حَتَّى يُسْهِلَ فَيَقُومَ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً، وَيَدْعُو وَيَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ، ثُمَّ يَرْمِي الْوُسْطَى، ثُمَّ يَأْخُذُ ذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ فَيَسْتَهِلُ وَيَقُومُ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً وَيَدْعُو وَيَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ، وَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً، ثُمَّ يَرْمِي جَمْرَةَ ذَاتِ الْعَقَبَةِ مِنْ بَطْنِ الْوَادِي، وَلاَ يَقِفُ عِنْدَهَا ثُمَّ يَنْصَرِفُ فَيَقُولُ هَكَذَا رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَفْعَلُهُ.
Translation
Narrated Salim: Ibn `Umar used to do Rami of the Jamrat-ud-Dunya (the Jamra near to the Khaif mosque) with seven small stones and used to recite Takbir on throwing every pebble. He then would go ahead till he reached the level ground where he would stand facing the Qibla for a long time to invoke (Allah) while raising his hands (while invoking). Then he would do Rami of the Jamrat-ul-Wusta (middle Jamra) and then he would go to the left towards the middle ground, where he would stand facing the Qibla. He would remain standing there for a long period to invoke (Allah) while raising his hands, and would stand there for a long period. Then he would do Rami of the Jamrat-ul-Aqaba from the middle of the valley, but he would not stay by it, and then he would leave and say, "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) doing like this." [Bukhari: 1751]
Benefits & Virtues
At the jamarat in hajj, say Allahu Akbar. Your heart grows stronger. Every Muslim follows the sunnah while doing the stoning of the devil.
- Allahu akbar at jamarat makes you think of Allah's power and His help for you.
- During stoning of the devil, takbir brings Barakah. It keeps your amal clean.
- Say allahu akbar at jamarat bridge. Stay focused on zikr Allah and hajj dua.
- This takbeer during hajj rituals means more reward. Iman grows in every Muslim's heart.
- At jamarat in hajj, allahu akbar keeps your mind on Allah's greatness and kingdom.
- When to Recite Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat
Common Questions
After stoning each jamarat in hajj on the last three days, turn to the Qibla and make dua. Step away from the crowd. Face the big Jamarah and pray quietly.
Throw seven pebbles at the biggest pillar. Say allahu akbar with each one. Stay calm, face the pillar, and repeat takbir every time you throw.
Stone the small jamarat first. Then walk forward and raise your hands in dua. After each stoning, praise Allah and send blessings on the Prophet. This completes the hajj rituals.
On Eid, leave Muzdalifah and throw seven pebbles at jamarat. Say takbeer each time. Stop saying Talbiyah. Keep walking to help other pilgrims.
Pilgrims throw pebbles at pillars during hajj. This shows they say no to evil and yes to Allah. Stoning of the devil at jamarat in hajj honors Prophet Ibrahim. It shows faith in Allah akbar.