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Umrah is a religious pilgrimage made by Muslims in the holy city of Makkah. It is not obligatory like Hajj but is very rewarding and spiritually enriching.
This step-by-step Umrah guide includes required duas, regulations for Ihram, and special precautions for men and women.
The Spiritual Journey of Umrah
Umrah consists of four major rites: Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i, and Hal. It can be done at any time of the year and is a great way of seeking Allah's forgiveness.
All the actions of Umrah follow the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Preparation for Umrah
Sincere Intention (Niyyah)
Perform Umrah for Allah's sake alone.
Understanding Rituals
Learn each step to get it right.
Ghusl (Purification)
Clean the entire body before donning Ihram.
Financial Preparedness
Make all the expenses halal.
Personal Matters
Ask others for forgiveness and clear outstanding debts.
Step-by-Step Umrah Guide
Ihram & Niyyah (Entering the State of Ihram)
Ihram is the sacred state required for the performance of Umrah. Men wear two white unstitched garments (Izar & Rida). Women dress in proper attire covering the whole body (except hands and face).
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ العُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّي
“Ya Allah, I am planning to do the Umrah, make it easy for me and accept it from me.”
Recite Talbiyah:
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ
“Here I am, O Allah. There is no partner with You. Indeed, all the blessings and the grace and the kingdom are Yours.”
Entering the Al-Haram
Step with the right foot and say the dua. Walk towards the Ka'bah with a humble and respectful demeanour.
للهم افتح لي ابواب رحمت
“Oh Allah, open the doors of mercy for me.”
Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Ka'bah)
Tawaf consists of seven circuits around the Ka'bah anticlockwise. Start with the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). If possible, kiss or touch it. If not, point toward it with your right hand.
بسم الله، والله أكبر
“In the name of Allah. Allah is the greatest.”
Sa'i (Between Safa and Marwah)
At the beginning of Safa, recite the verse from Surah Al-Baqarah. Walk seven rounds from Marwah to Safa. Men must cross between green lights, and women must cross normally.
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
“Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the signs of Allah.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158)
Halq/Taqsir (Shaving or Trimming Hair)
For men: Shave the head completely (Halq) or trim hair from all areas equally (Taqsir). For women: Clip a tip-of-the-fingertip amount of hair (only Taqsir is allowed).
Once this step is complete, Umrah is finished. You are now allowed to leave Ihram.
Obligatory Duas for Umrah
Dua for Flying by Airplane
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ
“Glory be to Him who subjected this unto us; we were incapable.”
Dua for Tawaf
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
“Our Lord, grant us good in the world and the Hereafter and save us from the torment of the Fire.”
Special Rules for Women
Women cannot wear perfume or makeup in Ihram.
Prayers during menses: Women are required to delay their Tawaf after their purification.
Modest attire must be worn, but face masks are not allowed while wearing Ihram.
Conclusion
Performing the Umrah is a spiritually enriching experience which deepens faith and piety. May Allah accept your Umrah and bless you. Ameen!