The Meaning, Form, and Timing of the Talbiyah

Question:
A questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the meaning of the talbiyah? What is its form? When does it begin? And when does it end?

Answer:
The talbiyah is saying what was reported: . One repeats it from the time one intends to enter the state of ihram until one begins the tawaf. In the case of 'Umrah, it is until the tawaf of 'Umrah, and in the case of Hajj, one continues the talbiyah until one begins stoning the Jamrat al-'Aqabah. It is the emblem of the one in ihram, and it is a remembrance of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) that one repeats from time to time to draw near to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite the talbiyah when he entered ihram, and the Companions would recite it with him, and he would leave them doing so. The talbiyah is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the one in ihram. A man raises his voice with it, while a woman keeps it between herself and herself. If one does not recite the talbiyah, there is no blame on him, but he misses out on the reward of the talbiyah.
The meaning of the talbiyah is "Labbaik" (Here I am). It is said that the meaning of the talbiyah is staying. One who "alaba" in a place means he stayed there. So its meaning on this view is: I am staying in obedience to You, staying after staying. This is the meaning of the talbiyah. It is also said that its meaning is response. "Labbaik" means a response to Your call. So it is a response to the call of Allah on the tongue of Ibrahim's successor, when Allah commanded him to make the call for Hajj, He said to him: . So everyone who performs Hajj or 'Umrah and recites the talbiyah is responding to this divine call. This is the meaning of the talbiyah and this is its ruling, and it is the emblem of the one in ihram. Yes.