The prayer is traditionally recited in Arabic, with the following Turkish and English translations:
"At Your service, O Allah, at Your service. At Your service, You have no partner, at Your service. Truly all praise, favor, and sovereignty is Yours. You have no partner". 2. Spiritual Significance
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ Lebbeyk Allahumme Lebbeyk Telbiye Duasi Hac Duasi
The Talbiyah is deeply symbolic of the and complete surrender.
It is seen as a response to the eternal invitation sent by Prophet Ibrahim to all of humanity to perform pilgrimage. The prayer is traditionally recited in Arabic, with
It is recited frequently while walking, sitting, or traveling between holy sites.
"Buyur Allah’ım buyur! Emrindeyim buyur! Senin hiçbir ortağın yoktur. Emrindeyim buyur! Şüphesiz hamd sana mahsustur. Nimet de mülk de senindir. Senin hiçbir ortağın yoktur". You have no partner"
By repeating "Lebbeyk" (Here I am), pilgrims signify that they are leaving worldly concerns behind to focus entirely on their Creator.