Duas for Tawaf – 7 Rounds of Dhikr, Trust & Surrender

Tawaf – Circling the Kaaba with Heart & Intention

Tawaf is the act of walking seven times anti-clockwise around the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram. It appears in Hajj, Umrah, and as a voluntary act of devotion. On the surface it looks like movement, but in reality it is a silent declaration that a believer’s life orbits Allah ﷻ alone.

Pilgrims begin with ihram and intention, enter the Haram with the dua for entering a masjid, and step into a space where every circuit can turn into dhikr, repentance, gratitude, and deep private conversation with their Lord.

How to Make Dua During Tawaf (Etiquettes)

Tawaf is not ṣalāh, but its atmosphere is sacred. A few adab help keep your heart awake and your presence gentle for others:

• Begin each circuit at Hajar al-Aswad, saying “Allāhu akbar” and pointing (or lightly kissing / touching if possible without harm).
• Keep your voice soft; avoid shouting or disturbing other pilgrims with loud group recitation.
• Use a mix of Quranic duas, prophetic supplications, and your own duas in any language.
• Fill your walk with SubḥānAllāh, Alḥamdulillāh, Lā ilāha illa Allāh, Allāhu akbar, and lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
• Between Rukn al-Yamānī and Hajar al-Aswad, prioritize the Qur’anic dua “Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa ḥasanah…” as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
• End your final circuit with deep gratitude, asking Allah to accept your Hajj or Umrah and to keep the impact of Tawaf alive after you leave Makkah.