Dua at Safa — Opening Verse
The Dua at Safa — Opening Verse is an authentic Islamic supplication recited during Sairites to seek Allah's mercy, guidance, and spiritual acceptance.
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Arabic
صفا پر ابتدائی آیتإِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ، أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللَّهُ بِهِ
Transliteration
Innaṣ-ṣafā wal-marwata min shaʿāʾirillāh. Abdaʾu bimā badaʾallāhu bih.
Translation
“Indeed Safa and Marwa are among the Signs of Allah. I begin with what Allah has begun with.”
Urdu Translation
بے شک صفا اور مروہ اللہ کی نشانیوں میں سے ہیں۔ میں اسی سے شروع کرتا ہوں جس سے اللہ نے شروع کیا۔
When to recite
Sahih Muslim 1218; Quran 2:158
Context & Practical Advice
Frequently asked questions
When should you recite the Dua at Safa — Opening Verse?
Pilgrims recite this dua during their Sai journey, particularly when engaging in the corresponding rites of Hajj or Umrah according to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the spiritual benefit and source of this supplication?
This supplication is recorded in authentic Islamic tradition (Sahih Muslim 1218; Quran 2:158) to seek Allah's guidance, forgiveness, and blessings throughout the pilgrimage.
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