The Talbiyah is a confirmed recommended practice

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Question: Is "Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik" a recommended practice or an obligation?

Answer: It is a confirmed recommended practice. Its meaning is: a response following a response. "Labbaik" means: a response to your command.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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