Dua #345•[1] Al-Baqarah: 158 [2] Muslim 2/888, No. 1218; And the verse is verse 158 of Surah Al-Baqara.

Dua at Safa and Marwa

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Coming near mount as-Safaa, the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

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إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَآئِرِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration

Inna assafa wal-marwata min shaAAa-iri Allah

Translation

Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. [1]

Then he said: "I begin by that which Allah began." So he started at as-Safaa and climbed it until he could see the Ka'bah. Facing it, he said:

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ

Transliteration

Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer, laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu, 'anjaza wa'dahu, wa nasara 'abdahu, wa hazamal 'ahzaaba wahdahu.

Translation

None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partener, His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, He fulfilled His Promise, He aided His slave, and He alone defeated Confederates.

Note

Then he asked Allah for whatever he wished, saying this three times. He did the same at Mount Marwah as at Mount Safa. [2]

Benefits & Virtues

This dua for safa marwa teaches every Muslim that these places are holy signs from Allah. During sa'i, hearts become full of respect and hope.

This dua at safa marwa makes you remember Allah's signs and His mercy.
Every step in sa'i gets Barakah when you say safa and marwa dua. Your amal stays strong.
Dua at safa and marwa grows your Iman. Your heart fills with hope for Allah's help.
Safa marwa dua teaches you to follow the sunnah and trust Allah's wisdom.
When you make dua for safa and marwa, zikr Allah stays alive in your heart.
When to Recite Dua for Safa Marwa

Common Questions

Between safa and marwa, say inna s-safa wa l-marwata min sha'a'iri llah. Then say abda'u bima bad'allahu bihi. This dua for safa and marwa shows Allah's signs in Islamic duas.

At marwa, one walk ends. Raise your hands, make dua, and say the same words you said at safa. Walk back to safa for the next round. This is the masnoon dua way.

Yes, sit and rest at safa, marwa, or anywhere between if tired or you need a break. This makes safa marwa dua easier for all Muslims.

Sa'i between safa and marwa does not need wudu. Wudu is only for tawaf. This helps more Muslims say Islamic dua during safa marwa.

Walk back and forth between safa and marwa seven times. Part of hajj or umrah. Follows the masnun duas way for all Muslims.