Umrah Packages UK 2026 — The Dua of Arafat and Why Every UK Muslim Should Know It Before Going to Makkah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

"The best dua is the dua of the Day of Arafat. And the best thing I and the prophets before me have said is:

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir.

There is no god but Allah alone with no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise. And He is over all things capable."

(Tirmidhi)

This is the most powerful dua in Islam.

Not just for the Day of Arafat. But for any moment of accepted supplication — first sight of the Kaaba, at the Multazam, on Safa and Marwa, in sajdah in the Haram.

UK pilgrims who memorise this before their Umrah packages arrive in Makkah with the most powerful tool of supplication already on their lips.

What Is the Day of Arafat?

The Day of Arafat — the 9th of Dhul Hijjah — is the most important day of Hajj and one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar.

On this day, Hajj pilgrims gather on the plain of Arafat from noon until sunset in the central act of Hajj — the Standing (Wuquf).

The Prophet ﷺ said:

"Hajj is Arafat."

(Abu Dawud)

For UK Muslims who are not performing Hajj — the Day of Arafat is still among the most significant days of the year. The Prophet ﷺ recommended fasting on this day for those not performing Hajj:

"Fasting on the Day of Arafat expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year."

(Sahih Muslim)

The Complete Dua of Arafat — Arabic, Transliteration and Meaning

The Core Dua — The Best Thing Said

Arabic: 
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Transliteration: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir.

Meaning: "There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise. And He is over all things capable."

This is what the Prophet ﷺ described as the best thing he and all the prophets before him ever said. Read it continuously. Read it on Safa. Read it on Marwa. Read it before the Kaaba at first sight.

The Extended Dua of Arafat

Many scholars add to the core dua:

Arabic:

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Transliteration: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu yuhyi wa yumit, wa huwa hayyun la yamut, biyadihil-khayr wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir.

Meaning: "There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the kingdom and all praise. He gives life and causes death. And He is Ever-Living and does not die. In His hand is all good. And He is over all things capable."

Why This Dua Is Used at Safa and Marwa During Umrah

UK pilgrims performing Umrah packages will encounter this dua at Safa and Marwa during Sa'i. It is the prescribed dua read on Safa and on Marwa — three times on each hill, with personal dua made between each repetition.

The reason is clear from the hadith — it is the best thing that can be said. At a place of accepted supplication (the hills of Safa and Marwa), the Prophet ﷺ selected the best possible words.

Reading it three times on Safa, with the full personal dua between each repetition, is the closest to the Sunnah you can come at that moment.

Reading the Dua of Arafat at Every Accepted Moment During Umrah

Beyond Safa and Marwa, this dua is appropriate at every moment of accepted supplication:

First sight of the Kaaba: Begin with La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah. Then make your personal dua.

At the Multazam: Where Ibn Abbas said no dua is rejected — begin with this dua, then ask for what you need.

In sajdah at the Haram: The closest point to Allah. Read this dhikr in sajdah.

Between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone: The prescribed dua for this section of Tawaf also includes the tahlil formula.

When drinking Zamzam: Begin with Bismillah, read this dua, then make your specific request.

The Day of Arafat 2026 — For UK Muslims at Home

The Day of Arafat 2026 falls on approximately May 26, 2026 — the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (subject to moon sighting).

For UK Muslims who are not performing Hajj — fast on this day. The Prophet ﷺ said it expiates the sins of two years.

Read the dua of Arafat throughout the day: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah...

Make abundant dua. Ask for everything you need. The best dua of the year is on this day — even for those not in Makkah.

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May Allah accept the dua of Arafat from every UK Muslim who reads it in 2026. Ameen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dua of Arafat?

The Prophet ﷺ said the best dua of the Day of Arafat is: "La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir" — "There is no god but Allah alone, to Him belongs kingdom and praise, over all things capable." He called this the best thing he and all prophets before him ever said. (Tirmidhi).

When is the Day of Arafat in 2026?

The Day of Arafat 2026 falls on approximately May 26, 2026 — the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, subject to moon sighting. For UK Muslims not performing Hajj — fasting on this day expiates the sins of the previous and coming year. (Sahih Muslim).

Where is the dua of Arafat read during Umrah?

On Safa and Marwa during Sa'i — three times on each hill with personal dua between repetitions. At first sight of the Kaaba. At the Multazam. In sajdah in the Haram. When drinking Zamzam. Between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone in Tawaf. Essentially — at every accepted moment of dua.

What is the full text of the dua of Arafat in Arabic?

"La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu yuhyi wa yumit, wa huwa hayyun la yamut, biyadihil-khayr wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir." Full text with complete Arabic, transliteration and meaning above in this article.

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