Umrah Guide

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing Umrah

Umrah is a beautiful act of worship, and this guide will take you through each step, from wearing the Ihram to completing the pilgrimage with ease.

1. Preparation and Intention (Niyyah)

• Before departing for Umrah:

• Perform Ghusl (full body purification).

• Clip your nails and remove unwanted body hair.

• Wear Ihram:

• Men: Two unstitched white garments.

• Women: Modest clothing covering the body, not necessarily white (no niqab or gloves).

• Pray two units of Sunnah Salah.

• Make the intention for Umrah:

• Arabic:

لَبَّيْكَ عُمْرَةً

Labbaik Umrah-tan

(O Allah, I respond to You by performing Umrah).

2. Entering the State of Ihram (Miqat)

• Recite the Talbiyah as you enter the state of Ihram at the Miqat (boundary):

• Arabic:

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

• Transliteration:

Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik, Labbaik la sharika laka Labbaik, Innal hamda wan-ni’mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika laka.

• Translation:

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.

• Repeatedly recite this Talbiyah throughout your journey to Makkah.

3. Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Kaaba)

• When you arrive at Masjid al-Haram, enter with your right foot and say:

• اللّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatika

(O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me).

• Proceed to the Kaaba and begin Tawaf:

• Tawaf is seven circuits (counterclockwise) around the Kaaba.

• Start at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).

• Raise your right hand or point to the Black Stone and say:

• بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Bismillah Allahu Akbar

(In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest).

• During Tawaf:

• Recite personal duas, dhikr, or the following supplication:

• رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhab an-nar.

(Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire).

• After completing 7 circuits, go to Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Ibrahim) and pray 2 units of Salah if possible, reciting:

• Surah Al-Fatihah (1st Rak’ah) and Surah Al-Kafirun (2nd Rak’ah).

4. Sa’i (Walking Between Safa and Marwah)

• Proceed to Safa, face the Kaaba, and make the intention for Sa’i:

• إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min sha’a’irillah.

(Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah).

• Begin walking between Safa and Marwah (7 trips):

• From Safa to Marwah is 1 trip.

• Recite this dua as you walk:

• رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الأَعَزُّ الأَكْرَمُ

Rabbighfir warham innaka anta al-‘azzu al-akram.

(My Lord, forgive and have mercy. Indeed, You are the Most Mighty, the Most Generous).

• During the green lighted zone, men should jog (women walk as normal).

5. Shaving or Trimming Hair (Halq or Taqsir)

• After completing Sa’i, end your Umrah by shaving (for men) or trimming (for men and women).

• Shaving (Halq) is preferred for men as it symbolizes full submission.

• Women should cut a small portion of hair (about an inch) evenly.

6. Exit Ihram

• Once your hair is shaved or trimmed, your Umrah is complete, and you exit the state of Ihram.

Important Notes:

• Maintain patience and humility throughout your journey.

• Remember to pray for yourself, your loved ones, and the entire Ummah.

• Follow all health and safety regulations at the holy sites.

May Allah accept your Umrah! Ameen.