Umrah Guide

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UMRAH
Umrah Guide
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Umrah consists of four essential practices. Firstly, you get changed into the Ihram
garments before the Miqat, perform two Rakahs of Salah and make your Niyyah as the
Miqat approaches, thereafter reciting the Talbiyah frequently. Secondly, you perform
Tawaf al-Umrah of the Kaaba followed by two Rakahs of Salah, preferably near Maqam
Ibrahim. Thirdly, you do Sa’i of Safa and Marwah. Lastly, you shave (Halq) or shorten
(Taqsir) your hair allowing you to leave the state of Ihram and complete your Umrah.
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Ihram
Main article: Ihram
Please refer to this article to learn more about the Ihram and its prohibitions.
Physical Purity
Before getting changed into the Ihram garments, take care of your personal hygiene by
clipping your nails and removing the hair under your armpits and beneath the navel. You
should then do Ghusl, a highly emphasised Sunnah for those intending to enter into a state
of Ihram. If you can’t perform Ghusl, doing Wudhu will suffice. Men may apply
Attar/perfume to their heads/beards, ensuring not to get any on the Ihram garments. This
should all be carried out at your place of residence before your flight (assuming you’re
flying).
Ihram Garments
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You will then get changed into your Ihram garments which for men consists of two, normally
white, clean seamless pieces of cloth. The sheet which wraps around the waist covering the
lower body is known as the Izar and the sheet that is draped over the upper body like a
shawl is known as the Rida. Sandals shouldn’t cover the heel and ankle. The Hanafi school of
thought also stipulates that the top part of the foot should also remain exposed.
Ensure you put on your Ihram attire before crossing the designated Miqat. You will likely be
travelling to Saudi Arabia via plane, so it is advisable to get changed into your Ihram at the
airport prior to departure or during a stopover if you have one. Check-in first and get
changed in the prayer room or bathroom. Alternatively, you can put on your Ihram in-flight
although bear in mind that aeroplane bathrooms are usually very limited in space and there
may well be a rush of people intending to do the same thing as the Miqat approaches. If you
decide to slip into your Ihram attire on the plane, do so at least an hour before the Miqat is
crossed.
Main article: Miqat
You may delay making your intention until the Miqat approaches. Just before crossing,
remove any articles of clothing that you may still be wearing that violate the conditions of
Ihram such as socks, headwear and underwear.
Women aren’t required to conform to a specific dress code. Clothing should be normal
modest Islamic dress with a head covering of any colour. Hands and faces must remain
exposed although socks may be worn.
Note: if you’re going to Madinah before Makkah, you don’t need to enter into the state of
Ihram at this point. You will do so after your stay in Madinah.
Salah al-Ihram
It’s Sunnah to perform two Rakahs of Salah before entering into the state of Ihram. This can
be performed after getting changed at the airport or in-flight before crossing the Miqat
providing there are prayer facilities on-board. Observe the prayer with the intention of
performing two Rakahs Nafl for Ihram.
Since you’re not yet in the spiritual state of Ihram, the prayer may be observed with the head
covered. It is recommended to recite Surah al-Kafirun (Surah 109) in the first Rakah and
Surah al-Ikhlas (Surah 112) in the second, although other Surahs may be read. Don’t forget
to make Dua after this Salah.
Niyyah
The Niyyah for Umrah should be made at the Miqat or close to it as you move in its direction.
Ideally, you should delay making the intention until the last moment so you aren’t restricted
by its prohibitions for longer than need be. It is recommended (Mustahabb) that you make
the intention verbally, as well as reiterating it internally.
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Following are three examples of intentions that may be uttered in Arabic:
‫َلَّبْي َك الَّلُه َّم ُع ْم َر ًة‬

Labbayka llāhumma ‘umratan.
O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah.
‫الَّلُه َّم ِإ ِّن ْي ُأ ِرْي ُد اْلُع ْم َر َة‬

Allāhumma innī urīdu l-‘umrata.
O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah.
‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫ْل‬ ‫َّل ِّن ُأ‬

‫ال ُه َّم ِإ ْي ِرْي ُد ا ُع ْم َر َة َي ِّس ْر َها ِل ْي َو َتَق َّب َه ا ِم ِّن ْي‬
Allāhumma innī urīdu l-‘umrata fa yassirhā lī wa taqabbalhā minnī.
O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah, so accept it from me and make it easy for me.
Talbiyah
After making your Niyyah, you must recite the Talbiyah to validate your intention and enter
into the state of Ihram. The utterance of the Talbiyah is Wajib according to the Hanafi and
Maliki schools of thought. The Shafi’i and Hanbali schools consider it a Sunnah.
You must recite the Talbiyah at least once after making your intention for Umrah. Failure to
do so will result in an invalid Umrah!
The Sunnah method of reciting the Talbiyah is to briefly pause at four places, indicated by
the dashes. The prayer is as follows:
‫– َلَّبْي َك اللُه َّم َلَّبْي َك – َلَّبْي َك اَل َش ِر ْي َك َلَك َلَّبْي َك – ِإ َّن اْلَح ْم َد َو الِّن ْع َم َة َلَك َو اْلُم ْلَك – اَل َش ِر ْي َك َلَك‬
Labbayka llāhumma labbayk(a), labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk(a), inna l-ḥamda wa n-

ni’mata, laka wa l-mulk(a), lā sharīka lak.
At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, You have no partner, at Your service.
Truly all praise, favour and sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.
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Main article: Talbiyah

After uttering the Talbiyah, you will now be in a state of Ihram and be known as a Muhrim.
Make sure you’re well aware of the prohibitions of Ihram and ensure you don’t fall foul of its
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rules. If a rule of Ihram is violated, Damm or Sadaqah will be required as expiation.
Main article: Violations & Penalties
It is recommended to send Salawat on the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬after reciting the Talbiyah and to
make Dua for yourself and others. Continue reciting the Talbiyah for the rest of your journey
until you reach one of the doors of Masjid al-Haram prior to performing Tawaf.
Haram of Makkah
The Haram of Makkah is a sacred area that extends a number of miles around Masjid al-
Haram in all directions. In this area, it is forbidden to:
Cut or damage grass, trees or any other type of vegetation.

Harm or kill wild animals. This includes scaring away pigeons and other birds.
Carry weapons.
Fight or behave in a way that will violate the sanctity of this area.
Although you’re unlikely to breach one of these rules, keep in mind the sanctity of Makkah.
Note: If you intend to perform an additional Umrah later on, you must assume Ihram outside
the boundary of the Haram before going back to Masjid al-Haram to perform Umrah. Many
choose to enter into Ihram at Masjid Aisha which is the nearest and most convenient
location from Masjid al-Haram. Transportation to get there is available near the mosque.
Entering Makkah
As you reach the limits of the Haram, constantly recite the Talbiyah, do Dhikr and send
Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬. Recital of the following Dua is recommended upon entering
the Haram:
‫ َو اْج َع ْلِن ي ِم ْن َأ ْو ِل َي اِئَك َو َأ ْه ِل َط اَع ِت َك‬، ‫ َو َأ ِم ِّن ي ِم ْن َع َذ اِب َك َي ْو َم َت ْب َع ُث ِع َب اَد َك‬،‫َا لَّلُه َّم َه َذ ا َح َر ُم َك َو َأ ْم ُن َك َف َح ِّر ْم ِن ي َع َلى الَّناِر‬.
Allāhumma hādhā ḥaramuka wa amnuka fa ḥarrimnī ‘ala-n-Nār, wa amminnī min

‘adhābika yawma tab’athu ‘ibādak, wa j‘alnī min awliyā’ika wa ahli ṭā’atik.
Allah, this is Your sanctuary and security, so make me unlawful to Hell-Fire, make me safe
from Your punishment on the day You resurrect Your servants; and make me one of Your
friends and one of the people who obey You.
After arriving at your accommodation in Makkah, you may want to freshen up or take a rest
before making your way to Masjid al-Haram to perform Tawaf al-Umrah. If you decide to
take a shower, ensure you don’t use any items that are prohibited in the state of Ihram e.g.
scented soap or shampoo. It is recommended you present yourself at Masjid al-Haram as
soon as possible.
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When you’re ready, decide which of your belongings you want to take with you bearing in
mind there are thieves that operate in the mosque.
Tip: It is recommended that you take a drawstring bag for your shoes. Keep them close to
you because they can get lost fairly easily.
Entering Masjid al-Haram
It is Sunnah to enter Masjid al-Haram via Bab al-Salam (the Gate of Peace). If you can’t do
this, you may proceed through any other door. Step through with your right foot first and
recite the supplication for entering a mosque. Either or both of these supplications may be
recited:
.‫ الَّلُه َّم اْغ ِف ْر ِل ي َو اْف َت ْح ِل ي َأ ْبَو اَب َرْح َم ِت ك‬. ‫ الَّلُه َّم َص ِّل َع َلى ُم َح َّم ٍد‬،‫ِب ْس ِم اِهلل‬
Bismi-llāh, Allāhumma ṣalli alā Muhammad. Allāhumma-ghfir lī wa-ftaḥ lī abwāba

raḥmatik.
In the name of Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬. O Allah, open for me the doors of
Your Bounty.
‫ ِم َن الَّش ْي َط اِن الَّر ِج يِم‬، ‫ َو ُس ْلَط اِنِه اْلَق ِد يِم‬، ‫ َو ِب َو ْج ِه ِه اْلَكِر يِم‬، ‫َأ ُع وُذ ِب اِهلل اْلَع ِظ يِم‬
A‘ūdhu bi-llāhi-l-Aẓīm, wa bi-wajhihi-l-karīm, wa sulṭānihi-l-qadīm, mina-sh-Shayṭāni-r-

rajīm.
I seek protection in Allah the Tremendous, His Noble Countenance, and His pre-eternal
Sovereign Might from Shaytan the rejected.
Notes:
Don’t perform Tahiyatul Masjid (prayer for greeting the mosque) if you intend to; your
Tawaf will suffice as the “greeting” for Masjid al-Haram.
If you don’t have the intention of performing Tawaf immediately, you may perform
Tahiyatul Masjid.
In Masjid al-Haram, it is permissible for anyone to walk across those performing Salah.
However, their place of prostration should be avoided.
First Sight of the Kaaba
After entering the mosque, keep your gaze lowered until you reach the Mataf area, which is
the open space where Tawaf takes place. When you’re ready, with humility, awe and
reverence, lift your gaze to set sight on the beatific vision of the Holy Kaaba.
Upon seeing the Kaaba for the first time, raise your hands and make Dua with the utmost
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concentration and sincerity as this is among those places where prayers are answered.
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Remember to recite Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬when making Dua. Umar ibn al-Khattab
I narrated:
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Dua is suspended between heaven and earth and none of it is taken up
until you send blessings upon your Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.
[Narrated in Sunan al-Tirmidhi]
Imam Abu Hanifa I would use this opportunity to make Dua to Allah that he be among
those whose supplications are always accepted.
Recite the following three times:
.‫ آَل ِا َلَه ِا اَّل ُهّٰللا‬. ‫ ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬. ‫ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬
Allāhu akbar. Allāhu akbar. Lā ilāha illa-llāh.
Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. There is no God except Allah.
It’s a Sunnah to recite the following Duas:
‫ َو ْد َم ْن َش َّر َف ُه َو َكَّر َم ُه ِم َّم ْن َح َّج ُه َأ ْو اْع َت َم َر ُه َت ْش يفًا َو َتْك يمًا‬، ‫َا لَّلُه َّم ْد َأ ْه َل َه َذ ا اْلَبْي َت َت ْش يفًا َو َت ْع ِظ يمًا َو َتْك يمًا َو َم َه اَب ًة‬
‫ِر‬ ‫ِر‬ ‫ِز‬ ‫ِر‬ ‫ِر‬ ‫ِز‬
‫َو َت ْع ِظ يمًا َو ِب ّر ًا‬.
Allāhumma zid hādhā-l-Bayta tashrīfan wa ta’ẓīman wa takrīman wa mahābah, wa zid

man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman ḥajjahu awi-’tamarahu tashrīfan wa takrīman wa
ta’ẓīman wa birrā.
Allah, increase this House in honour, esteem, respect and reverence. And increase those
who honour and respect it—of those who perform Hajj or ‘Umrah—in honour, respect,
esteem and piety.
‫ َح ِّي َنا َر َّبَنا ِب الَّس َالِم‬، ‫َا لَّلُه َّم َأ ْن َت الَّس َالُم َو ِم ْنَك الَّس اَل ُم‬.
Allāhumma Anta-s-Salāmu wa minka-s-salām, ḥayyinā Rabbanā bi-s-salām.
O Allah, You are Peace and from You is peace. Make us live, Lord, in peace.
Do Dhikr, make Dua and send Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬in abundance here. Make the
most of this opportunity before you begin your Tawaf, especially if it’s the first time you’ve
set eyes on the Kaaba.
Tawaf al-Umrah
Main article: Tawaf
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For the Tawaf to be considered valid, the following is necessary:
Pilgrims performing Tawaf
1. To perform Tawaf yourself.

2. To make an intention (verbally or not).
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3. To do Tawaf in Masjid al-Haram.
4. To be in a state of Wudhu and free of anything that requires Ghusl e.g. menstruation.
5. To conceal the Awrah.
6. To start Tawaf from Hajar al-Aswad.
7. To move in an anti-clockwise direction.
8. To avoid the Hatim (the semi-circle area outside the Kaaba).
9. To perform Tawaf by foot, for those who are able.
10. To perform seven circuits.
11. To perform two Rakahs of Salah after the Tawaf.
Preparation
Ensure you’re in a state of Wudhu and if you’re a male, uncover your right shoulder by
passing the top sheet of your Ihram under your right armpit, allowing the garment to hang
over your left shoulder (Idtiba) .
Starting Point
Tawaf starts at al-Hajar al-Aswad
Position yourself in line with the corner of the Kaaba where the Hajar al-Aswad is situated.
This corner is the one that faces a single minaret (the other three corners face two
minarets). There is a green light on the wall of the Masjid opposite the Kaaba which
indicates where the Tawaf starts from. This is the starting point of each Shawt (circuit).
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Stand just before this starting point facing the Kaaba ensuring the Hajar al-Aswad is on your
right side.
Intention
As with any other act of worship, make the Niyyah to perform Tawaf solely for Allah. You
may also ask for acceptance and ease of your Tawaf. The following words may be said:
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O Allah, I intend to perform the Tawaf of Umrah of the Kaaba for your
sake and your sake alone. Please accept it from me and make it easy for
me.
You may make the following intention, which is in Arabic:
‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫َّل ِّن ُأ‬

‫ال ُه َّم ِإ ْي ِرْي ُد َط َو ا َب ْي ِت َك ا َح َر اِم َي ِّس ْر ُه ِل ْي َو َتَق َّب ُه ِم ِّن ْي‬
Allāhumma innī urīdu l-ṭawwafa baytika l-ḥarāmi fa yassirhu lī wa taqabbalhu minnī.
O Allah, I intend to perform Tawaf of the Sacred Mosque, so accept it from me and make it
easy for me.
The Niyyah doesn’t have to be verbal.
Kissing, Touching or Saluting the Hajar al-Aswad (Istilam)
Although kissing the Hajar al-Aswad is very virtuous, don’t harm others around you in an
attempt to reach it.
Kissing – If you reach the Hajar al-Aswad, place your hands on it, put your face
between your hands, say “bismi llāhi wallāhu akbar (ِ ‫ ”)ْس ِم اِهَّلل َو ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬and kiss it lightly.
Some scholars have said it is preferable to kiss it three times if you have the chance.
Touching – If you’re in reaching distance but unable to kiss it, touch it with your
hand(s) and kiss your hand(s).
Saluting – If it isn’t possible to reach the stone, as is likely to be the case, perform a
symbolic Istilam from afar by directly facing the Hajar al-Aswad and raising your hands
up to your earlobes (as you would do when starting Salah). Ensure your palms are also
facing it, as though your face and hands are on the Hajar al-Aswad and say “bismi llāhi
wallāhu akbar (ِ ‫)ْس ِم اِهَّلل َو ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬.” You may kiss your palms if you wish.
The following supplication, a Dua of Ali I, may be recited when coming parallel to the
Hajar al-Aswad in each circuit:
‫ َو اِّت َب اعًا ِل ُس َّن ِة َن ِب ِّي َك ُم َح َّم ْد‬، ‫ َو َو َف اًء ِب َع ْه ِد َك‬، ‫ الَّلُه َّم ِإ ْي َم انًا ِب َك َو َت ْص ِد ْي قًا ِب ِك َت اِب َك‬، ‫ْس ِم اِهَّلل َو ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬
Bismi llāhi wa llāhu akbar, Allāhumma īmānan bika wa taṣdīqan bi kitābika wa wafā’an bi
ahdika wattibā’an li sunnati nabiyyika Muḥammadin ‫ﷺ‬.
In the name of Allah, Allah is the greatest. O Allah, out of faith in You, conviction in Your
book, in fulfilment of Your covenant and in emulation of Your Prophet’s Sunnah ‫ﷺ‬.
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Other forms of Dhikr such as Tahlil (lā ilāha illā Allāh) and Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬may
also be uttered at this point.
Start the Tawaf
Turn to your right and start the first circuit of your Tawaf, ensuring the Kaaba is on your left.
Proceed in an anti-clockwise direction and avoid walking through the Hijr Ismail. If you
happen to walk through it, the circuit won’t count and it will have to be repeated.
Raml
In the first three circuits, men should perform Raml, which is the practice of walking briskly,
lifting the legs forcefully and sticking out the chest. However, if there is congestion, which is
likely to be the case if you’re closer to the Kaaba, only perform this Sunnah if you’re sure you
won’t harm or inconvenience others.
Dhikr & Dua

During your Tawaf, you may recite prayers and supplications of your choice. Duas are
accepted during Tawaf so make the most of the occasion and remember Allah with sincerity
and devotion. It’s perhaps advisable not to read from a Dua book, especially if you don’t
understand the Arabic. Imam Ibn Hibban V said:
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Specifying a Dua would take the moment away, because with specific
Duas, one will merely be repeating words, whereas this occasion is for any
Dua and for remembering one’s Lord with humility and sincerity.
Thus you should supplicate in any language and in any manner that you prefer. If you want to
make Quranic and Prophetic supplications during your Tawaf, make an effort to memorise
and learn the meanings of them. Reciting Quran and sending Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬
during Tawaf is also recommended.
Rukn al-Yamani
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Al-Rukn al-Yamani
Upon reaching the Rukn al-Yamani (the Yemeni Corner), the corner preceding the Hajar al-
Aswad, touch it with your right hand or both hands and say “Allāhu akbar ( ‫ ”)ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬if you
manage to get close enough. If there’s too much congestion, as is likely to be the case,
proceed without saying Takbir or gesturing towards it.
It is a Sunnah to recite the following Dua between the Rukn al-Yamani and the Hajar al-
Aswad:
‫آْل‬
‫َر َّبَنا آِت َنا ِف ي الُّد ْن َي ا َح َس َن ًة َو ِف ي ا ِخ َر ِة َح َس َن ًة َو ِق َنا َع َذ اَب الَّناِر‬
Rabbanā ātinā fi d-dunyā ḥasanatan wafi l-ākhirati ḥasanatan wa qinā ‘adhāba n-nār.
O our Lord, grant us the good of this world, the good of the Hereafter, and save us from the
punishment of the fire.
[Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:201]
Imam Shafi’i V recommended this Dua to be recited throughout the Tawaf.
End of Circuit at the Hajar al-Aswad

Returning to Hajar al-Aswad marks the completion of one circuit. Begin the second by doing
Istilam of Hajar al-Aswad as previously described and saying “Allāhu akbar ( ‫”)ُهّٰللا َأ ْكَب ُر‬. You
should say Allāhu akbar while doing Istilam in all subsequent circuits. You will be performing
Istilam eight times in total during the Tawaf; one before the start of the Tawaf and one at the
end of each of the seven circuits.
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During Tawaf
The Tawaf should be completed in a continuous manner with no interruptions between

circuits. However, if a congregational prayer is due to start, you must join the congregation
and resume your Tawaf from the position that you stopped. The circuit need not be
repeated. These rules also apply if you need to repeat your Wudhu.
Complete the Tawaf

Proceed in the same manner until have you completed seven circuits. Performing Istilam at
the start of Tawaf and at the end is a highly emphasised Sunnah and performing Istilam on
the other six occasions is desirable.
If you are in a state Idtiba, cover your shoulder with your Ihram.
Salah
Maqam Ibrahim
Upon finishing the Tawaf, perform two Rakahs of Salah, preferably in a position where
Maqam Ibrahim is between you and the Kaaba. However, keep in mind that since Maqam
Ibrahim is situated within the Mataf, there is often nowhere for pilgrims performing Tawaf
to move, except around and almost over the top of those praying just beyond Maqam
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Ibrahim, resulting in a great deal of congestion. If it isn’t possible to perform the prayer there
as a result of crowding, it can be performed anywhere in Masjid al-Haram.
While moving to the place where you intend to perform the two Rakahs, it is recommended
to audibly recite the following:
‫َو اَّت ِخ ُذ وا ِم ْن َم َق اِم ِإْبَر اِه يَم ُم َص ًّلى‬
Wattakhidhu min maqāmi Ibrāhīma muṣalla.
And take the Maqam Ibrahim as a place of Salah.

[Surah al-Baqarah, 2:125]
It is Sunnah to recite Surah al-Kafirun (Qul Yā Ayyuha-l-Kāfirūn) in the first Rakah and Surah
al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwa-llāhu Ahad) in the second, after Surah al-Fatiha. Make sure you make
plenty of Dua after completing the prayer.
Zamzam
Zamzam is available throughout the Haram
After completing Salah and making Dua, drink your fill of Zamzam water which is available
around the Tawaf area and from various water fountains and dispensers in Masjid al-Haram.
The entrance to the old well of Zamzam has been covered to allow for more room to do
Tawaf.
The Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬said: “The water of Zamzam is for whatever purpose it is drunk for.” Before
drinking the Zamzam water, make an intention that its consumption will be a means of
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fulfilling your wishes, whether that is good health, success in this world, or protection from
the tribulations of the grave. When drinking the water, it is Mustahabb to should stand and
face the Kaaba, say Bismillah, pause to take a breath three times, and say Alhamdulillah after
finishing. You can also rub it on your face and body. You may recite the following Dua after
drinking the water:
‫الَّلُه َّم ِإ ِّن ي َأ ْس َأ ُلَك ِع ْلًم ا َن اِف ًع ا َو ِرْز ًق ا َو اِس ًع ا َو ِش َف اًء ِم ْن ُكِّل َد اٍء‬
Allahumma innī as’aluka ‘ilman nāfi’an, wa rizqan wāsi’an, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan, wa

shifā’an min kulli dā’.
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is abundant and a cure
from every illness.
You may also make any other supplication of your choosing as it’s another station where
Duas are accepted.
Multazam
Pilgrims clinging on to the walls of the Kaaba
After you have finished drinking Zamzam water, you may proceed to the Multazam which is
the area between Hajar al-Aswad and the door of the Kaaba.
The Multazam is almost impossible to get to during Hajj season due to the large crowds that
gather. However, it is accessible during other parts of the year.
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If it is possible to reach the Multazam, raise your hands above your head, cling to the wall
and press your chest and cheeks against it. It is a Sunnah of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬and yet another
station where supplications are accepted, so you should lengthen your Dua here.
If you can’t reach the Multazam due to the crowds, you may face it and supplicate from a
distance.
Sa’i
Main article: Sa’i
It is a Sunnah to perform Sa’i immediately after Tawaf, although you may take a break if you
need to. If you feel tired after Tawaf or your feet are aching, you may take a rest in the
pavilion until you feel you’re ready. Remember, you will be covering over three kilometres
during Sa’i, so make sure you have sufficient energy to complete the rite before starting.
For the Sa’i to be considered valid, the following is necessary:
1. To perform Sa’i yourself.

2. To have entered into Ihram before performing the Sa’i.
3. To stay in Ihram until the Sa’i has been completed.
4. To perform Sa’i at its correct time.
5. To begin Sa’i at Safa and finish at Marwa.
6. To perform Sa’i after having done Tawaf.
7. To perform Sa’i on foot, unless you have a valid excuse.
8. To perform seven laps.
9. To cover the complete distance between Safa and Marwa.
Istilam of the Hajar al-Aswad

Before Sa’i, it is Sunnah to do Istilam of Hajar al-Aswad one last time. This will be the ninth
time, following the eight times you performed Istilam during Tawaf.
If you’ve forgotten to perform this Istilam, or you’re finding it difficult to return to the line of
the Hajar al-Aswad due to crowding or tiredness, it may be omitted. However, you can do
Istilam anywhere else in Masjid al-Haram, as long as you’re facing the Hajar al-Aswad.
Proceed to Safa
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A sign indicating the location of Safa
Proceed to the hill of Safa, which is located in line with the Hajar al-Aswad. There is a white
sign which indicates where it is. As you’re approaching Safa, it is Sunnah to recite the
following:
ِ‫ِإ َّن الَّص َف ا َو اْلَم ْر َو َة ِم ن َش َع اِئ ِر اِهَّلل‬
Inna ṣ-ṣafā wa l-marwata min sha’ā’iri llāh(i).
Indeed, Safa and Marwa are from the Signs of Allah.

[Surah al-Baqarah, 2:158]
Then say:
‫َأ ْبَد ُأ ِب َم ا َبَد َأ اُهلل ِب ِه‬
Abda’u bimā bad’allahu bihi.
I begin with that which Allah has begun with.
These should only be recited once before Sa’i and not at the start of each lap.
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The hillock of Safa is now enclosed
Make Dua at Safa

Upon reaching the hill of Safa, face the direction of the Kaaba and raise your hands in
supplication. Your view of the Kaaba will be obscured so make an educated guess about its
location and face this direction. Don’t raise your hands up to your earlobes or gesture
towards the Kaaba as you would have done during Tawaf. You may say Takbir (Allāhu akbar),
Tahlil (lā ilāha illā Allāh) and send Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.
It is Sunnah to recite the following Dua:
‫ َو ِهّٰلِل اْلَح ْم ُد‬، ‫ َا ُهّٰلل َأ ْكَب ُر‬، ‫ َا ُهّٰلل َأ ْكَب ُر‬، ‫َا ُهّٰلل َأ ْكَب ُر‬
Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa lillāhi l-ḥamd.
Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest, and to Allah belongs all
praise.
‫ َو ُه َو َع َلى ُكِّل َش ْي ٍء َق ِد يٌر‬، ‫ َلُه اْلُم ْلُك َو َلُه اْلَح ْم ُد ُي ْح ِي ي َو ُي ِم يُت‬، ‫َال ِإ َلَه ِإ َّال اُهَّلل َو ْح َد ُه َال َش ِر يَك َلُه‬
Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah(u), lahu l-mulku wa lahu l-ḥamdu yuḥyī wa yumīt(u),
wa huwa ‘alā kulli shay’in qadīr.
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There is no deity except Allah, alone without a partner. To Him belongs the Dominion, and to
Him belongs all praise. He gives life and death and He has power over everything.
‫ َا ْن َج َز َو ْع َد ُه َو َن َص َر َع ْب َد ُه َو َه َز َم َا َأْلْح َز اَب َو ْح َد ُه‬،‫اَل ِإ َلَه ِإ اَّل َا ُهَّلل َو ْح َد ُه‬
Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdah(u), anjaza wa’dahu wa naṣara ‘abdahu wa hazama l-aḥzāba waḥdah.
There is no deity except Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, supported His slave and
defeated the confederates alone.
After reciting this Dua, you may recite your own supplications. Read the Dua a total of three
times, making your own supplications in between each time, as was the Sunnah of the
Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.
Proceed to Marwa
From Safa, make your way towards Marwa. Between Safa and Marwa, you will encounter
two sets of green fluorescent lights approximately 50 metres apart, which indicate the
distance that Hajar ran in order to get to higher ground. These two markers are known as
Milayn al-Akhdharayn (the two green mileposts). Between these two lights, it is Sunnah for
men to run at a medium pace while women should continue normally.
Green fluorescent lights indicating where Hajar ran to get to higher ground
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Dhikr & Dua
There is no fixed Dhikr or Dua that has been prescribed to be read during Sa’i, so you may
recite any prayers or supplications of your choice and send Salawat upon the Prophet ‫ﷺ‬.
Make Dua at Marwa
Upon reaching the hill of Marwa, face the direction of the Kaaba, raise your hands in
supplication and repeat the same supplications you recited at Safa.
This completes one lap of Sa’i. Returning back to Safa is considered a second lap.
End of Sa’i
Repeat this procedure until you have completed seven laps, at which point you should be at
the hill of Marwa.
A sign indicating the end of Sa’i
Dua and Salah

It is recommended to make a final Dua here and also to perform two Rakahs of Nafl Salah in
Masjid al-Haram following Sa’i.
Leave the Haram

As you leave Masjid al-Haram, step out with your left foot and recite the following Dua, as
was the Sunnah of the Prophet ‫ ﷺ‬when leaving the mosque:
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‫ الَّلُه َّم َإِّن ي َأ ْس َأ ُلَك ِم ْن َف ْض ِلَك‬،‫ِب ْس ِم اِهلل َو الَّص اَل ُة َو الَّس اَّل ُم َع َلى َر ُس وِل اِهلل‬
Bismi llāhi, wa ṣ-ṣalātu wa s-salāmu ‘ala rasūli llāh. Allāhumma innī as’aluka min faḍlik.
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask
of you from Your bounty.
Halq or Taqsir
After Sa’i, you must have your hair shaved (Halq) or trimmed by at least an inch (Taqsir) in
order to leave the state of Ihram and complete your Umrah. It is more virtuous for a man to
have his head shaved completely.
Women may only have their hair trimmed.
Make sure you use a licensed barber rather than an unlicensed street barber. There are a
number of licensed barbershops in Makkah, which are open 24 hours a day and generally
only close during Salah times. There are many barbershops in the Zamzam Towers, Hilton
shopping complex and al-Safwa Towers. You will also see many barbers located outside the
Marwah door after you finish Sa’i. They are located directly to your left on the ground floor,
or to your right if you exit from the middle floor.
Alternatively, you may shave or trim your own hair in order to come out of the state of
Ihram.
Congratulations on your Umrah!
You are now free from the restrictions of Ihram and you may change into regular clothing. If
you plan on performing another Umrah, you must travel to the boundary of the Haram in
order to once again enter into Ihram. Most pilgrims choose to enter into Ihram at Masjid
Aisha which is the nearest and most convenient location from Masjid al-Haram.
Transportation to get there is available near the mosque.
Umrah: Introduction 
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habib akbar
23rd April 2019 at 10:27 am
praise worthy full of sunnah
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Ibrahim Usman Idriss

18th May 2019 at 9:44 am
Jazakumullahu on this well explained procedure may jannatul Firdaus be your final abode.
Ameen
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Muhammed Abu khalil

12th February 2023 at 10:22 am
May Allah reward you an accept this from you, and place it on your scale of good deeds
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Safiya
4th March 2023 at 5:58 pm
Can I relax from stress of journey from madina like sleep for some hours and take some
meals before going start umrah
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Mozammel
5th April 2023 at 6:10 am
yes you can sister…
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Ayesha
23rd October 2019 at 4:01 am
JhazakhAllah Khair! Really appreciate the well detailed rep by step instructions. May Allah
swt reward you immensely with His blessings in both worlds.
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Mohammed Ajaz Ahmed

23rd December 2022 at 5:16 am
Jazakallah khair brother

Very very clearly everything has been explained
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Muhammad Butt
12th November 2019 at 5:17 am
Jazakh Allah Khair.
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Zouhair
7th November 2022 at 8:36 pm
May Allah Blessed you for the information very details and informative. Shukran Jazaka
Allah Khairan
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SYED HAMID ALI

Mashallah very well explanation about details of umrah may Allah subhanatalla rewards you
place of jannatul firdaus and accept our duas
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Abdi Ali
12th December 2019 at 10:04 pm
Jazaaallah, May Almighty Allah bless you with Janatul alfardos for this explained procedure
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Fahim Issack
19th December 2019 at 7:07 am
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Thank you for all your help i did not understand it in Arabic and just wanted the transcript
and the steps we follow during umrah all i can say is may allah take you to janah.
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NASEEM BANU
JAZALLAH KHAIR. REALLY HELPFUL.
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Ozomata Bashir
I am thankful, your guide was indeed helpful…
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Sani Mama
Masha’Allah very indepth information and easy to understand.jzkm.May Allah reward you.
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Muhammed Adewale Tijani

23rd February 2020 at 8:31 am
Jazakallahu Khairan
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Abdul Azeez
23rd February 2020 at 2:03 pm
Fantastic explanation
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Hajarah
Jazakumullah Khaeran
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Mohammed
27th January 2021 at 7:09 pm
‫جزاك اُهلل خيرًا‬‎

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MOHAMMED GAIDAM    
30th January 2021 at 1:18 am
Masha Allah…Jazakh Allah Khair.
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Nuhu
31st January 2021 at 9:29 pm
Thank you very much. Jazakallahu khairan
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Hawawu
5th March 2021 at 11:16 am
Allahu Akbar
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Rashida
Masha Allah, thank you.
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Muhammad Sajid
Jazak Allah Khair
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Abdulkadir Yahaya
30th April 2021 at 3:34 pm
Maa Shaa Allah. Jazakhallah Khairan
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Wada Aliyu
2nd May 2021 at 5:57 pm
Good and precised explanation. JazakumulLahu khairan.
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Shamim Ejaz
13th August 2021 at 12:57 pm
Jazakamullah khair, briefly explained in simple language in accordance with Quran and
Sunnah.
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Gufran Ahmad
16th August 2021 at 11:47 am
Jazakallah khair
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Fadimatu
Masha Allah thanks you somuch for this comprehensive articles on how to perfum
ummara.may Allah reward you aboundantly ameen.
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Shermalyn Palahuddin
3rd September 2021 at 7:27 am
thank you so much. may allah blessed you for the guidance of umra
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M.S.F.Shazna
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BALACUIT ARLINE
22nd September 2021 at 9:25 am
Ameen and Ameen
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Awudu Mohammed
17th October 2021 at 6:07 pm
Allah Akbar
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Mohammad Golam Mahboob

I have gone through this entire article of yours. This is well planned and easily
comprehensible. I’ve indeed hugely benefited having read this. May Allah help us all who are
about to perform Umrah.
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Asana Mahmood    
2nd December 2021 at 9:52 am
Thanks for the education about umrah it has been great i need to raise money and perform
both umrah and hajj it self inshallah.
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Mhidz
2nd December 2021 at 9:11 pm
Jazahk Allah Khairan for the well explained guide.
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Munsif Khan
21st December 2021 at 7:12 am
Great Efforts May Allah Success u…
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Faiza
Jazakallah khair for explaining it in detail! May Allah bless you!
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Sadiyah Muhammad
Shukran for putting this together . May Allah SWT reward your good deeds
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Afolabi Oladayo
Jazakalahu Khayran
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shafq ahmad
ma sha . Allah . jazak . Allah. Great effort and complete knowledge about Umra. one must
read carefully and learn it and remember it and tell others so that every one may perform
Umra rightly. Really great work has been done which has made the task much easier for
every one.
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Noor U Ahmed
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Ma Sha Allah Its a super explanation .
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Oktay
All good i just com back from umrah please do doa alla exept my umrah thanks
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Yusra
JazakAllah Khair very well explained ❤️💯

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TalibDalwai
As Salaam Alaikum
Thanks for the details of Umrah
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Syeda
Ma sha allahh…ur explanation is easier to understand and step by step well explained ma sha
allahh ..may allah n his Rasool allah bless u immensely in both the world ameen
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Lukyamuzi
Very precise and concise MashaaAllah barakaraw fiikum
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Hadul Pilot
thank you
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Bashir Ahmed Rangrez

Masha Allah thanks you for the guidance of umrah. Jazakallah khairanmay  
almighty Allah bless you with Janatulfardos for the explained the procedure.
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Seema
Jazakallah
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Farruq
JazakAllah Khairan, very well explained.
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Muneer ul Islam
Jazakallah. Very well and lucidity explained, leaving no doubt in mind. May Allah reward you
for this great effort. Sincere regards and thanks
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Kiram Ali
Sukran for this Umrah guide
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Musa Ibrahim Maigatari

Jazakaalahu bil khair.
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zugham atiq
31st March 2022 at 5:00 am
we use this information its very help . we did over Umra in Feb 2022. may allah blessed you
for the guidance of Umra. Jazkhala kheer
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Gufran
2nd May 2022 at 9:44 pm
Thank you
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shaheena    
1st July 2022 at 9:02 pm
Amazing help. JazakAllah Khair
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Ghazi Sharique Ahmad Bhartiya

16th July 2022 at 9:46 pm
Nicely articulated in a lucid way. Easy understanding makes better execution. Kudos to
author
Ma sha Allah
Allah bless you
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UMAR LWANGA
22nd July 2022 at 1:16 pm
Thank you so much for this Hajj and Umrah guidelines, it’s clear and understandable. I pray
to The Almighty Allah to reward you with what you need most in abundance. InshaAllah.
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Nabeela Saeed
JazakAllah khair for this step by step guide.
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Nabeela Saeed
JazakAllah khair for this step by step guide. May Allah accept our Duas and Ibada. Ameen
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Shamimma Jugoo
Jazzakallah khairan .Well explained n very informative.

May Allah reward you for all your good deeds.
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Balikowa Amuza
Ma shaa ALLAH
Very helpful may Allah make us among those who visit HIS HOLY HOUSE
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Barakallah fiikm wa jazaakum Llah khaira
Very good information and full package
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Shakir Hasan Lasne
Jazak Allah Khair for your detailed information. May Allah bless you and your family.
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Mohammed Mohsin
Jazak Allahu khayran
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Suleman Ahmed
21st August 2022 at 5:39 am
Masha Allah and Jazak Allah Khair for such detailed information. May Allah Subhanu Tallah
accept all your efforts. Ameen Ya Rabul Kareem
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Abdul Latheef
‫بارك اهلل فيك‬

It really helped me a lot and surely a lot of other Muslims also
May Allah bless you for your hardwork.
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Awan Mishaal
Jazakallah khair for paving the way for the first time performers of umrah.
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Saniya firdose
Jazak allahu khairan kaseera for the guidance,it was really really helpful and easily
understandable. May Allah reward you with abandoned of goodness and grant you jannah
Ameen
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Aneaq ahmad
2nd September 2022 at 7:51 pm
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Well explained!
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Salma Khalid
4th September 2022 at 9:28 pm
JazakAllah khair for suxh a beautiful clear and informed article. This will be my guide for my
upcoming umrah in shaa Allah. Allah reward you immensely.
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MOHAMMED OMER FAROOQ

20th September 2022 at 9:24 am
Jazakallahu Khair for sharing in simple words.
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Zahra
‫جزاک اہلل خیرا‬ ❤️

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Shazia Ansari
Jazakumallahu khaira khairan katheeran. Ma shaa Allah well done. You have explained so
well.
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Muhammad Bilal Rafique

Very clear & informative,easy to understand.Jazak Allah
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Katijah ibrahim
1st October 2022 at 12:13 am
Thank you very much yr explanations on umrah. It is very clear and easy to
understand……..may allah bless you. .. .jazakumullahu khair
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Muhammad Islam
5th October 2022 at 11:29 am
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subhanAllohi wabihamdi adada khaliqihi wariduo nafsihi wa zinata arshihi
midada kalimatihi SubhanAllohil azeem alhamdulillahi kathiro Allohu akbar kabiro
subhanAllohi bukratau uasuila, Allohumma solli ala Muhammad wa bareek ala Muhammad
innaka Hameedum Majeed,
may Allah accept from me, you and all of us
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Zainab
Jazakh Allah Khair – so well explained and very informative. May Allah be pleased with your
work and grant you jannat firidaus – Allahuma Ameena
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Moizuddin
Very well explained
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Redwan
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MUHAMMAD ASIM
‫جزاك اهلل خيرا‬
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MUHAMMAD ASIM
Jazakh Allah Khair
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Fureratu Zakari
Excellent piece. Jazakallahu Khairan
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nadia
thank you, I will follow this in feb 2023, much appreciated.    
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Islamiyyah
21st October 2022 at 7:06 pm
May Allah reward you with Jannatul Frudauz for the detailed explanation. Ameen
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mohammed pervez
31st October 2022 at 3:48 am
Very nice and helpful information thank u
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Muhammad Mohsin
2nd November 2022 at 12:31 am
Jazakallah Khair, a very well written article. Highly appreciated
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Sufi Miah
3rd November 2022 at 11:46 am
Jazak allah
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Tariq
Thank you for the time spent writing and publishing this useful information, I am planning
for Umrah again next month iA. This has helped me to refresh from scratch. May Allah
reward you and everyone performing and those who are still planning.
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Ahmed
Very nicely explained and very simple way allah s.w.t. give you a good reward.
Aameen
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HM
Jazak Allah Khair for taking the time to write this in-depth and easy to understand article.
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Ubaid ur rehman    
Thanks a lot. I have learnt a lot about how to do umrah.
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Zameer Shaik
Alhadulillah, this article is beautifully scripted. May Allah SWT be pleased with the scribes.
Jazakmullahu Khairan!
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FARRUKH ALTAF
Jazakallah! Well explained.
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Muhammad Shahbaz Yousuf

Jazak Allah may Allah reward you for this effort and bless you Endless.
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Jabin Islam
Jazak Allah Khair for this very thorough and easy to follow guide on performing umrah. I was
looking into buying a guide but wasnt sure which to get, but problem solved. This guide is
simple and very comprehensive and includes points where i should do dua and read durud
sharif on our Prophet Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬. May Allah swt bless you immensely for your efforts.
It would be useful if this was made into a pdf or booklet.
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Dr farwa Syed
subhanAllah, May Allah Pak bless you.
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Aisha
Ma shaa Allah wa barakallahu it’s a rich and well explained article. Kudos to the writer
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Javeed Maqbool    
22nd November 2022 at 11:26 am
Jazakkallah…easy and clear
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Mohammed Fayaz
Jazakumullahu
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Khawja mateen
This is the best brief i have ever read completely, jazakallah hu qhair, may ALLAH free you
and me from all the sins and grant us jannah
Ameen
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Sohel
Jazakallah for this great and helpful information.

May Allah reward with Jannatul firdous
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Nissar Wani
God Almighty bless you. Perfectly elaborated….Jazakallahkhair!!
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Afroz
2nd December 2022 at 1:38 am
Alhamdulillah and Jazakallah Khair. Very well explained. May Allah( SWT) bless you
immensely with His blessings in both worlds.
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Azri
Masha allah.
Nicely written and illustrated.

May allah grant us all an opportunity to be in that place in our lifetime.
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AAMEEN
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Muhammed Islam
Jazakh Allah Khairan
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User875
Jazakallahu Khairun
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roha
Jazakallah Khair
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umar
jazakallah hair may Allah grant you jannat firdaus AMIN
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Syed Imtiaz Ahmed

Alhamdulilla. All information is very good. But I wanted to know the Arabic Dua during the
Tawaf and said time.
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Saif
Alhamdulillah
Jazakallah
Much appreciated
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Shaik Mohammed Nazish

Thanks a ton for explaining in simplest way and very easy to understand… May Allah shower
his blessings upon you and the team.
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Jazakh Allah Khair
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Jamal
SubhanAllah …. JazakAllah Khair…. May Allah bless you with best of Both the worlds. very
well explained and Indeed it’s very good documentation… May ‫ ﷲ‬reward you. Thank you .
JazakAllah Khair
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Hira
JazakAllah-al-Khair
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Samad nassirnia
May Allah bless you

‫جزائک اهلل خیرا کثیرا‬
I found your guidance very helpful
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syed
Jazakallahu Khairan….
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syed
Jazakallahu Khairan….All praise to be Allah!!!
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Sohel Arnool
22nd December 2022 at 6:11 pm
May Allah bless you. Very easy to understand explanation
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H. Khan
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Can author or anyone comment on any revision(s) to this article now that we are post-covid?
I heard there is an app we have to use to enter Haram at specific times?
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Hushamy
Jazakallah khair…May Allah blessed with you Jannah for your work.
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Ahmed
Best explanation that I’ve found so far. Concise and easy to understand. JazakaAllah
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Sami
Beautifully explained with details, Alhamdulillah. May Allah (swt) reward you. Ameen.
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Sana
This is was so helpful!! JazakAllah Khair! May Allah reward you immensely
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Naeem
Jazakumullahu on this well explained procedure May Allah accept your efforts and may
jannatul Firdaus be your final abode. Ameen
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Shahenshah
MashaALLAH IT IS REALY HELPFUL AND FULLY INFORMATIVE
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FARHAN SYED MUHAMMAD ALI

Excellent description
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Mohammed Yameen
SubhanAllah!!!
Complete step by step guide, Ya Elahi grant you abundance sustenance..
JazaakAllah
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munawwar
May Allah Bless you for the information very detailed and informative. Shukran Jazaka Allah
Khairan
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Adnan
Very happy
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Syed hassan
Thank you so much. May Allah bless you with the highest place in Jannah Amen
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Abdulsemed
Jezakumullah its very helpful.
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Wasiu Yusuf
Jazakumullahu khayran for this elaborate explanation
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Hamzah Ibrahim Jatto

2nd February 2023 at 7:36 am
May Allah accept this your efforts as ibada..

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3rd February 2023 at 11:19 am
‫جزاك اهلل خير‬
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Zeba
I have no words as to how to express my gratitude to the writer who has given such intricate
details and beautiful description of the process. May Allah bless you infinitely. Aameen.
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Jameela
7th February 2023 at 9:27 pm
Shukran
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Zak
MashaAllah you have described and explained Umrah details in very easy way. May Allah
bless you lots more .
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Nakiranda Sharifah
Masha Allah 🙏,it’s so understandable ,jazahallahu khaira

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‫عبدالحميد عبداهلل‬
‫ جزاک اہلل خیرا‬،‫ماشاعاهلل‬
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ASHA ALI
You can not imagine how finding this page has put a smile on my face. I was so anxious,
worried and overwhelmed about doing ummrah the right way. So much information all over
the internet, its nice to have just the right info in one place and follow a easy step by step
plan. I am so grateful for this planner. I had no idea on how to perform ummrah, jazakaAllah
kheran. May Allah bless you with janatul fardosa and elevate you to the highest station.
Amen
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Reema asif
Thank you
Thank you
1000 times Thank youuuuuuuuu for preparing this detailed guide ❤️
JAZAAAAAK ALLAH
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Inayath Ulla Sharieff, Bangalore, India.

Ma Sha ALLAH Awesone Message & Procedure to perform the Umrah in perfect Manner.
Jazak ALLAH Khair , Thank U.
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Taiba qamer
Salaam brother I have a question I saw a lot of people wearing shoes while they were on Safa
and Marwa. I mean is that okay.
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Fauzia
2nd March 2023 at 11:02 pm
JzakAllah…. It was so easy to understand… MayAllah bless you
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Fauzia
2nd March 2023 at 11:03 pm
JzakAllah…. It was so easy to understand… May Allah bless you … in this dunya and akhira
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3rd March 2023 at 6:48 am
May Allah bless you with infinite rehma Jazak Allah ul khair for such easy to understand
article.
May Allah always be with you
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Jazakallah khair.may Allah reward you.very informative.
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Ibrahim
Great summary, thanks so much.
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Nazzia Rashid
Jzk. May Allah reward you for giving the muslim ummah step by step guide. InshaAllah I am
going Umrah end of this month. May Allah accept my Umrah.
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Feroz Hameed
Well explained. thanks. JazakAllah Khair.
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usman
Jazakallah for explaining in detail the Umrah process. Very good step by step instructions
made it easy for us.
Thank you
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Nabeel Ahsan
JazakAllah
Can u share PDF
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Lina abdallah
Thank you so much for this information. Very helpful Al hamdallah
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Mash’Allah, may Allah SWT reward you.
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Abdulkadir M T
Maa Shaa Allah. Jazakallah. This piece has really enriched my general knowledge of Umrah
and it’s rites. However, it will be helpful if Mu’allim will respond to a question raised above
by Safiyya as to whether one can relax from the stress of journey from madina like sleep for
some hours and take some meals before going start umrah? Pls I need your response as I am
right now on my way to Makkah from Madina
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Dr. Usman Abubakar Bosso

Jazakumullahu. This i really find very helpful. May Allah increase your knowledge for the
benefit of the muslem ummah.
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Zeshwin Mohamed
Jazakh Allahu Khairan Brother ♡
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21st March 2023 at 10:29 pm
Jazakh Allah Khair ! For the well explaining. May AllAH SWT bless you .
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Safiyya Dangabi
Jazakallahu khairan.
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1st April 2023 at 12:21 am
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2nd April 2023 at 2:56 pm
JazakaAllah kheyr very well explained may Allah reward you for this
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2nd April 2023 at 9:55 pm
Mashallah. Jazakallah khair for the step by step instructions. Very informative. May Allah
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Daadir osman
Masha Allah may Allah reword you. You made it very clear to understand. May Allah accept
our prayers and Dua and may Allah accept whoever visits his house. Al haram.
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Rina
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Hauwa
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I used this guide as procedure and reference on my Umrah !!!
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Main article: Miqat

Following are three examples of intentions that may be uttered in Arabic:

‫َلَّبْي َك الَّلُه َّم ُع ْم َر ًة‬

O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah.

‫الَّلُه َّم ِإ ِّن ْي ُأ ِرْي ُد اْلُع ْم َر َة‬

O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah.

‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫ْل‬ ‫َّل ِّن ُأ‬

Labbayka llāhumma labbayk(a), labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk(a), inna l-ḥamda wa n-

Main article: Talbiyah

Main article: Violations & Penalties

Cut or damage grass, trees or any other type of vegetation.

Allāhumma hādhā ḥaramuka wa amnuka fa ḥarrimnī ‘ala-n-Nār, wa amminnī min

Entering Masjid al-Haram

Bismi-llāh, Allāhumma ṣalli alā Muhammad. Allāhumma-ghfir lī wa-ftaḥ lī abwāba

A‘ūdhu bi-llāhi-l-Aẓīm, wa bi-wajhihi-l-karīm, wa sulṭānihi-l-qadīm, mina-sh-Shayṭāni-r-

First Sight of the Kaaba

Recite the following three times:

Allāhu akbar. Allāhu akbar. Lā ilāha illa-llāh.

It’s a Sunnah to recite the following Duas:

Allāhumma zid hādhā-l-Bayta tashrīfan wa ta’ẓīman wa takrīman wa mahābah, wa zid

Allāhumma Anta-s-Salāmu wa minka-s-salām, ḥayyinā Rabbanā bi-s-salām.

For the Tawaf to be considered valid, the following is necessary:

Pilgrims performing Tawaf

1. To perform Tawaf yourself.

Tawaf starts at al-Hajar al-Aswad

You may make the following intention, which is in Arabic:

‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫ْل‬ ‫َف‬ ‫َّل ِّن ُأ‬

The Niyyah doesn’t have to be verbal.

Kissing, Touching or Saluting the Hajar al-Aswad (Istilam)

Start the Tawaf

Dhikr & Dua

Imam Shafi’i V recommended this Dua to be recited throughout the Tawaf.

End of Circuit at the Hajar al-Aswad

The Tawaf should be completed in a continuous manner with no interruptions between

Complete the Tawaf

‫َو اَّت ِخ ُذ وا ِم ْن َم َق اِم ِإْبَر اِه يَم ُم َص ًّلى‬

Wattakhidhu min maqāmi Ibrāhīma muṣalla.

And take the Maqam Ibrahim as a place of Salah.

Zamzam is available throughout the Haram

Allahumma innī as’aluka ‘ilman nāfi’an, wa rizqan wāsi’an, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan, wa

Pilgrims clinging on to the walls of the Kaaba

For the Sa’i to be considered valid, the following is necessary:

1. To perform Sa’i yourself.

Istilam of the Hajar al-Aswad

A sign indicating the location of Safa

ِ‫ِإ َّن الَّص َف ا َو اْلَم ْر َو َة ِم ن َش َع اِئ ِر اِهَّلل‬

Inna ṣ-ṣafā wa l-marwata min sha’ā’iri llāh(i).

Indeed, Safa and Marwa are from the Signs of Allah.

‫َأ ْبَد ُأ ِب َم ا َبَد َأ اُهلل ِب ِه‬

Abda’u bimā bad’allahu bihi.

I begin with that which Allah has begun with.

The hillock of Safa is now enclosed

Make Dua at Safa

It is Sunnah to recite the following Dua:

Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa lillāhi l-ḥamd.

‫ َا ْن َج َز َو ْع َد ُه َو َن َص َر َع ْب َد ُه َو َه َز َم َا َأْلْح َز اَب َو ْح َد ُه‬،‫اَل ِإ َلَه ِإ اَّل َا ُهَّلل َو ْح َد ُه‬

Dhikr & Dua

Make Dua at Marwa

A sign indicating the end of Sa’i

Dua and Salah

Leave the Haram

Women may only have their hair trimmed.

Congratulations on your Umrah!