At-Talbiyah
A short, music-free video for children aged 4 to 9 that teaches the Talbiyah, the words pilgrims call out in ihram on Hajj and Umrah, and what they mean.
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What is At-Talbiyah about?
At-Talbiyah is an Islamic video for children aged 4 to 9 that teaches the Talbiyah, the words Muslims say from the moment they enter ihram for Hajj or Umrah, the pilgrimage to Makkah, and what those words mean.
The Talbiyah begins "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk": here I am, O Allah, here I am at Your service. It goes on to say that Allah has no partner, and that all praise, all blessings and the kingdom belong to Him. Pilgrims say it again and again, out loud, on their way to Makkah, and it is one of the sounds of Hajj.
In the video, the meaning is said slowly and repeated several times, so children can take in each line and learn to say it themselves.
For children, the Talbiyah is a lovely first step towards understanding Hajj. Its message is simple: when Allah calls, we answer "Here I am". It shows that the pilgrims are ready to serve Allah and give themselves to Him. Children can say it at home too, especially in the days of Hajj and around Eid al-Adha, when millions of Muslims are saying the same words in Makkah.
The video is about 2 minutes long, music-free and a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Talbiyah is what pilgrims say from the moment they enter ihram for Hajj or Umrah.
- "Labbayk" means "Here I am at Your service".
- All praise, all blessings and the kingdom belong to Allah.
- Allah has no partner.
Where this video comes from
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1549: The Talbiyah of the Prophet ﷺ, "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak."
- Sahih Muslim 1184: The same words of the Talbiyah of the Prophet ﷺ.
Talk about it afterwards
- What does "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk" mean?
- Who says the Talbiyah, and when?
- Why do you think the pilgrims say "Here I am"?
- What would you like to see if you went on Hajj one day?
Words to know
- Talbiyah
- The words pilgrims say from the moment they enter ihram for Hajj or Umrah, answering Allah's call.
- Labbayk
- Here I am, at Your service.
- Allahumma
- O Allah.
- Hajj
- The pilgrimage to Makkah, one of the five pillars of Islam.
Frequently asked questions
What age is At-Talbiyah suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9. The words are short and repeated, so young children can learn them.
Is At-Talbiyah from the Sunnah?
Yes. These are the words the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said on Hajj, reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Does At-Talbiyah have music?
No. It is music-free.
How long is At-Talbiyah?
About 2 minutes.
