Dua Between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone
3 Things to Know
During the tawaf around the Kaaba, there is one stretch where the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) consistently recited a specific supplication: between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone. While the rest of the tawaf is open for the pilgrim to supplicate freely, this portion is marked by a beautiful and comprehensive dua asking Allah for good in this world and the next. The dua between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone is this supplication, recited on each circuit as the pilgrim passes between the two corners.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā hasanah, wa fil-ākhirati hasanah, wa qinā ‘adhāban-nār.
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
The supplication is a complete and balanced prayer, asking for the best of both worlds and protection from the Fire, making it a beloved dua not only in tawaf but in all situations. This guide explains the dua between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone and three things to know about it, so that the pilgrim may follow the practice of the Prophet (pbuh) in this part of the tawaf, reciting the comprehensive supplication that gathers the good of this life, the good of the Hereafter, and safety from the punishment of the Fire.
The Supplication of the Prophet in Tawaf
It is reported that the Prophet (pbuh) would recite, between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone during the tawaf, the beautiful supplication quoted above: our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire. While most of the tawaf is left open for the pilgrim to supplicate as they wish, the Prophet (pbuh) marked this particular stretch with this comprehensive dua, which the pilgrim recites on each of the seven circuits.
This supplication is one of the most comprehensive in the Quran, gathering the good of this world, the good of the Hereafter, and protection from the Fire in a few balanced words. It teaches the believer to seek not only the blessings of this life, but the far greater good of the next, while asking for safety from the punishment of the Fire. The dua between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone brings this complete prayer into the tawaf, filling each circuit with a balanced and beloved supplication.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanah
Our Lord give us good in this world and the Hereafter
Three Things to Know About This Rite
This part of the tawaf is marked by a beloved supplication. These three things help the pilgrim recite the dua of the two corners.
- It is recited between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, on each of the seven circuits of tawaf.
- It asks for good in this world, good in the Hereafter, and protection from the punishment of the Fire.
- It follows the practice of the Prophet (pbuh), who recited it in this stretch of the tawaf.
A Balanced Prayer in the Tawaf
The dua between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone brings a complete and balanced prayer into the tawaf, asking Allah for good in this world and the next and protection from the Fire. By reciting it between the two corners on each circuit, asking for the good of both worlds and safety from the Fire, and following the practice of the Prophet (pbuh), the pilgrim honours this beautiful rite. While the rest of the tawaf is open for free supplication, this stretch is filled with the comprehensive dua the Prophet (pbuh) consistently recited at the sacred house.
This supplication pairs naturally with the dua during tawaf and the dua at Maqam Ibrahim. Together they help the pilgrim fill the tawaf and the rites that follow it with the remembrance of Allah.
Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, the Prophet (pbuh) recited a prayer for good in this world and the next. Learn the duas of Hajj with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on TikTok for a reminder of this beautiful rite, and on Facebook where readers share their experience of tawaf.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone is the supplication the Prophet (pbuh) recited in this stretch of tawaf: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah, wa fil-akhirati hasanah, wa qina adhaban-nar, our Lord give us good in this world and the Hereafter, and protect us from the Fire.
It is recited during the tawaf, in the stretch between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, on each of the seven circuits around the Kaaba. The rest of the tawaf is open for the pilgrim to supplicate freely.
It asks Allah for good in this world, good in the Hereafter, and protection from the punishment of the Fire. It is one of the most comprehensive and balanced supplications in the Quran.
It is reported that the Prophet (pbuh) consistently recited this supplication between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone during his tawaf, marking this stretch with a complete and beloved prayer while leaving the rest open.
Yes, this supplication is among the most beloved in the Quran and may be recited at any time and in any place. The Prophet (pbuh) supplicated with it often, for it gathers the good of both worlds and safety from the Fire.
The Black Stone is set in the corner of the Kaaba from which the tawaf begins. The pilgrim honours it by kissing, touching or pointing to it, following the Prophet (pbuh), while knowing it neither benefits nor harms of itself but is honoured by the command of Allah.