Labbaik Allahumma labbaik is the Talbiyah — the pilgrim's response to Allah's call for Hajj and Umrah. Millions recite it from the moment they enter ihram until they stone the Jamaraat (Hajj) or begin tawaf (Umrah practices vary by rite).
Quick answer: Labbaik means "I am here / at Your service." The full Talbiyah affirms that all praise, blessing and dominion belong to Allah alone, with no partner. Full Arabic and English below. Teaching children the meaning builds love for Hajj long before they go — start with Quran classes for kids.
The complete Talbiyah
TALBIYAH · Bukhari & Muslim
لَبَّيْكَ اللّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Labbayk Allaahumma labbayk. Labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk. Laa shareeka lak.
English: Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed all praise, favour and dominion are Yours. You have no partner.
Word-by-word meaning
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Labbayk | I am present / I respond to Your call |
| Allaahumma | O Allah |
| laa shareeka lak | You have no partner |
| innal-hamda | indeed all praise |
| wan-ni'mata | and all favour / blessing |
| laka wal-mulk | are Yours, and the dominion |
When do pilgrims recite Labbaik?
- After entering the state of ihram.
- Frequently while travelling to Makkah and during the rites.
- Men raise their voices; women recite quietly (standard guidance).
- It stops at prescribed points of the Hajj/Umrah (e.g. beginning of tawaf for Umrah in common practice).
Spiritual meaning
Labbaik is not tourism — it is answering the call Ibrahim (عليه السلام) proclaimed (Quran 22:27). Each repetition renews Tawheed: no partner in worship, praise, or kingship.
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