Prayer for Those Who Want to Go on Hajj for Those Left Behind, Important Practice for Protection

Dream – In addition to the main rituals such as circumambulation, standing at Arafah, and other Hajj rituals, there are also many recommended practices. One of them is to recite the prayer when going on Hajj that is recited when first stepping out of the house.

Not only hoping to be able to perform the pilgrimage smoothly, this prayer also contains hope that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala will always protect the family or relatives left behind during the Hajj pilgrimage.

In addition to financial capability, one of the requirements for going on Hajj is to ensure that the people left behind will not be neglected. For Hajj pilgrims who have the obligation to support their families, it is important to pay attention to their daily needs while they are away for Hajj worship in the Holy Land.

With all the thorough preparations, of course, we hope that the Islamic pillars that they will undertake will be included in the category of accepted Hajj. For you, or family members who will perform Hajj, it is highly recommended to start the worship by reciting the prayer when going on Hajj and praying for the family members left behind.

So, what is the prayer recited by those who want to go on Hajj for those left behind? Let's take a look at the complete prayer below as summarized by Dream from various sources.

Prayer of Hajj Pilgrims for the Family Left Behind

Reading the prayer of those who want to go on Hajj for those left behind is important as a form of entrusting the safety of the family to Allah alone. So, when Hajj or Umrah pilgrims want to start their journey to the Holy Land, it is recommended to pray for the family members left at home.

Here is a prayer narrated by Imam Ahmad that Hajj pilgrims can read to pray for the person or family left behind at home:

أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا تَضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ

Astaudi'ukumllaha alladzi la tadhi'u wadai'ahu

Meaning: "I entrust all of you to Allah, who does not lose His trust." (HR. Ahmad)

Prayer to Be Able to Perform Hajj Soon

Sheikh Ahmad Qusyairi in the book Al-Wasilah Al-Hariyyah di Al-Shalawat ala Khairil Bariyyah mentioned one of the prayers that a Muslim can immediately go on Hajj. Here is the prayer that you can practice to accompany material and physical efforts in order to perform the fifth pillar of Islam:

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ شَلَاَةً تُبَلِّغُنَا بِهَا حَجَّ بَيْتِكَ الْحَرَامِ، وَزِيَارَةَ حَبِيْبِكَ مُحَمَّدٍ حَلَائِهِ أَفْضَلُ الصَّلَاَةِ وَالسَّلَامِ فِي صِحَّةٍ وَعَافِيَةٍ وَبُلُوْغِ الْمَرَامِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمْ.

Meaning: "O Allah, bestow mercy upon our master Muhammad with blessings that enable us to visit Your noble house and visit the grave of Your beloved Muhammad. Upon him be the best prayer and peace in health, well-being, and the attainment of his goals, and bless him and his family and companions."

Prayer When Arriving in the City of Mecca

Visiting the city of Mecca is the dream of every Muslim. Because Mecca is the city where the Kaaba and Masjid al-Haram are located. When about to enter this sacred city, we should recite the following prayer:

اَللَّهُمَّ هَذَا حَرَمُكَ وَأَمَانُكَ، فَحَرِّمْنِي عَلَى النَّارِ، وَأَمِّنْنِي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادُكَ، وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنْ أَوْلِيَائِكَ وَأَهْلِ ثَلَاثَتِكَ.

Allahumma hadha haramuka wa amanuka, fa-harrimni 'alan-nari, wa amminni min 'adzabika yawma tab'atsu ibaduka, waj'alni min awliya'ika wa ahli thalatika.

Meaning: "O Allah, this is Your sacred land and Your sanctuary, so make it forbidden for me from the fire and protect me from Your punishment on the day when Your servants are resurrected. Make me among Your beloved ones and the people of Your three."

Prayer When Entering Masjid al-Haram

Not only prayers when entering the city of Mecca and prayers when seeing the Kaaba, but also when Sahabat Dream enters the area of Masjidil Haram, it is recommended to recite prayers. Here is the prayer that needs to be practiced when entering Masjidil Haram:

O Allah, You are the source of peace and from You comes peace, and to You returns peace. So, revive us, O our Lord, with peace and admit us into the abode of peace, blessed are You, our Lord, and exalted are You, O Possessor of majesty and honor. O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me. I enter this mosque in the name of Allah, accompanied by all praise for Allah, as well as blessings and peace for the Messenger of Allah.

Meaning: "O Allah, You are the source of peace and from You comes peace, and to You returns peace. So, revive us, O our Lord, with peace and admit us into the abode of peace. Many are Your blessings and high are You. O Lord, who has greatness and honor. O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me. I enter this mosque in the name of Allah, accompanied by all praise for Allah, as well as blessings and peace for the Messenger of Allah."

Prayer When Arriving in the Homeland

Prayers upon returning to the homeland after performing Hajj are also important to know. This prayer is quoted from the book "Kitab Al-Idhah fi Manasikil Hajj" by Imam Nawawi. Hajj pilgrims can recite the following prayer as quoted from the book:

Ayyibuna, thâ'ibuna, âbidûna, sâjidûna li rabbinâ, hâmidûn.

Meaning: "(We are) returning, repenting, worshiping, prostrating to our Lord, and praising."

There are still other prayers that you can recite upon returning to the homeland after Hajj or a long journey from abroad. In addition to the above prayer, here is the prayer that can be practiced upon returning to the homeland:

Tauban, tauban, li rabbinâ awban, lâ yughâdiru hûban.

Meaning: "We truly seek repentance. To our Lord, we return, a repentance that leaves no sin."

That is the prayer for those who are about to perform Hajj to those who are left behind, complete with other prayers related to the journey of Hajj. May the above prayers guide the Hajj pilgrims to goodness and always be under the protection of Allah SWT.