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GEN MUSLIM Allahumma Innee Ureedul Umrata fa-Yassirhaa lee wa Taqabbal-haa Minnee. Circling Ka’bah 7 times
“O Allah! I intend to perform the Umrah, so make it easy for me and
accept it from me.” Continue reciting Talbiyah (men loudly, women softly) as you approach the

UMRAH
6. Talbiyyah Ka’bah.
1. Enter Masjid Al-Haram
A Step by ‣ After Niyyah, recite Talbiyah to enter into a state of Ihram. Once you
enter Ihram you need to be aware of prohibitions of Ihram. If Ihram is ‣ It is sunnah to enter through Bab al-Salam (Gate of Peace). But if you
Step Outline violated, Damm (sacrifice) or Sadaqah (charity) is required. Talbiyah is
recited loudly by men and quietly by females. It should be recited as you
cannot, proceed through any door. Step through with your right foot first.
The following should be recited:
make your way to the Ka’bah and before you start Tawaf.
How to perform Umrah Cheatsheet
Bismi-llāh, Allāhumma ṣalli alā Muhammad. Allāhumma-ghfir lī wa-ftaḥ lī

Summarized Components
abwāba raḥmatik.
“In the name of Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad PBUH. O Allah, open for
Labbayka Allāhumma Labbayk. Labbayk Lā Sharīka Laka Labbayk. Inna me the doors of Your Bounty.”
l-Ḥamda, Wa n-Niʻmata, Laka wal Mulk, Lā Sharīka Lak.
“At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, You have no partner, at 2. First Sight of Ka’bah
1 Purity: Ghusl for Ihram Sunnah
Your service. Truly all praise, favour and sovereignty is Yours. ‣ At first sight of the Ka’bah:
You have no partner.” - Recite Allahu Akbar (3 times), La Illaha Illallah (3 times), Recite Durood
IHRAM 2 Two rak’ahs before Ihram Sunnah
7. State of Ihram & Prohibitions Sharif
Ihram with intention + Talbiyah Fard - Supplicate to Allah, ask for forgiveness and make sincere dua as this is
3 ‣ After Niyyah and Talbiyah, you have entered into a state of Ihram.
a special time for prayer acceptance.
‣ It is recommended to recite Durood Sharif (praise Muhammad PBUH),
Tawaf Fard
4 supplicate to Allah and ask for forgiveness. 3. Tawaf al-Umrah
TAWAF
5 Two rak’ahs after Tawaf Sunnah
The following actions nullify Ihram: ‣ “Tawaf” means circling around something.
- Covering head (men) / face (women) Preparation:
Sa’ee Wajib
SA’EE 6 - Cutting hair or nails or shaving hair For men, they should put
- Applying perfume (no scented soaps, etc.) the upper sheet of Ihram
Wajib
HALQ 7 Halq/Qasr - Wearing any stitched clothing (men) underneath the right arm
- Wearing gloves (for both men and women) and over the left shoulder.
- Intercourse / Hunting / Killing This exposes the right
- Fighting / Backbiting / Swearing / Arguing shoulder as bare (Idhtiba).

IHRAM TAWAF SA’EE HALQ 8. Miqat & Journey to Makkah

Reciting Talbiyah stops
when you reach Hajar-e-As-
‣ Miqat is the boundary where it is necessary for pilgrims to be in a state wad (Black Stone).
Talbiyah & Niyyah
of Ihram.
The meaning of Ihram is to make haram (forbidden). When someone Niyyah (Intention): Facing
makes Niyyah (intention) and utters the Talbiyah certain halal (permissi- There are 5 Miqats as mentioned in Bukhari. Hajar-e-Aswad (Black
ble) things become haram. - If a pilgrim wants to perform an additional Umrah, they must assume Stone) make Niyyah for
Ihram outside the Haram boundary (many choose to enter Ihram again at Tawaf. There is a green light
1. Preparation Masjid Aisha due to ease of re-entry) on the Masjid wall opposite
- Travelling from Madinah: Pilgrim can enter Ihram at Masjid Dhul of the Ka’bah indicating the
‣ Comb hair, shape/trim facial hair, cut nails, remove hair under armpits
Hulayfah in Madinah starting point. This Niyyah
and beneath naval (pubic hair).
- Travelling from Jeddah: Pilgrim enters Ihram while on flight (closest doesn’t have to be verbal as
2. Purification Miqat is al-Juhfah). He should change into Ihram on flight or at airport. it can be an internal Niyyah.
‣Take ghusl (shower) as it is Sunnah, otherwise do wudu (ablution). You Actions 1 to 7 must be completed 1 hr before reaching Jeddah.
should also ask for internal purification from Allah.
3. Ihram Clothing Arriving from Madinah to Makkah
Allāhumma innī urīdu l-ṭawwafa baytika l-ḥarāmi fa yassirhu lī wa taqabbalhu
3 Madinah minnī.
‣ Men wear 2 white pieces of cloth that are un-sewn (no stitches). 3 1
“O Allah, I intend to perform Tawaf of the Sacred Mosque, so accept it from me
‣ Women wear regular clothing In Ihram at Masjid Dhul Hulayfah and make it easy for me.”
‣ Wear flip-flops (un-sewn) that leave the upper foot exposed.
Kissing, Touching or Saluting Hajar-e-Aswad (Istilam):
4. Nafl Salah/Prayer If you can kiss the stone it is very virtuous, but do not harm others in an
‣ Offer two rakats of Nafl for Ihram if it is not a makrooh (undesirable) attempt to reach it. Saluting the stone is also fine. When beginning each
time. It issunnah to recite Surah Kaafirun in the 1st Rakat and Surah Ikhlas circuit, make a sign with your right hand towards Hajar-e-Aswad (Black
1 Makkah Stone) and recite:
in the 2nd Rakat.
Arriving from Jeddah to Makkah
2 Jeddah
5. Niyyah (Intention) 2 1

‣ Recite intention for Umrah only at the Miqat or close to it. It is recom- In Ihram before Jeddah airspace Bismi-llāhi wallahu akbar
mended (Mustahabb) to recite it verbally and internally. “In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest.”
Start of Tawaf:
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After Istilam, turn right and walk counter clockwise for the start of the 1st
of 7th circuits around the Ka’bah. You should make sure you have Wudu for Safa and Marwah ‣ Between Safa and Marwa, there are two sets of green lights (Milayn
Sa’ee means to run or to make effort, but in Umrah it entails walking al-Akhdharayn) which indicate the distance Hajar ran in order to get to
the entire Tawaf. If you are in a state of Ihram do not shove others or get
back and forth between the hills of Safa and Marwah seven times. The higher ground (50 meters).
Ka’bah perfume on you.
route you will travel is enclosed in a long gallery with signs for the hills. ‣ It is Sunnah for men to run at medium pace; women should continue at
normal pace between the lights.
Raml (first 3 circuits out of 7):
‣ There is no fixed Duas or Supplications that need to be read during
For the first 3 circuits, it is Sunnah for Men to walk briskly with short
Sa’ee.
steps. The 4 other circuits are done at normal pace.
5. Making Dua at Marwa
Duas & Supplications of Tawaf:
‣ Upon reaching the hill of Marwa, follow the same procedure as Safa
There are no fixed supplications for tawaf. The most important thing to
(Step Sa’ee 3).
remember is that Duas are accepted during Tawaf and to remember Allah
‣ This completes 1 lap.
with sincerity and devotion, ask for forgiveness and recite Durood Sharif.
6. Completion of Sa’ee
Ar-Ruknul-Yamaanee (Yemeni Corner):
While travelling between the Yemeni Corner (4th corner) and the Black ‣ These steps are repeated until seven laps are completed. You should
Stone (1st Corner), it is Sunnah to recite the following: complete Sa’ee on the hill of Marwa.
7. Nafl Prayer of 2 Rakats (Optional)
‣ If not at a Makrooh (undesirable) time, then offer two rakats of Nafl in
Rabbanā ātinā fi d-dunyā ḥasanatan wafi l-ākhirati ḥasanatan wa qinā ‘adhāba Masjid al-Haram.
1. Hajar-e-Aswad Istilam
n-nār.
8. Leaving the Haram
“O our Lord, grant us the good of this world, the good of the Hereafter, and save ‣ Before starting Sa’ee, for the 9th time you will point towards
us from the punishment of the fire.” Hajar-e-Aswad (Black Stone) and say Bismi-llāhi wallahu akbar. ‣ As you leave the Masjid, step out with your left food and recite the
Circuit Completion (at Hajar-e-Asward): ‣ Proceed to Safa for the start of Sa’ee. following dua:
One circuit is complete when you reach the Hajar-e-Aswad (Black Stone) 2. Start of Sa’ee at Safa
again. Bismi llāhi, wa ṣ-ṣalātu wa s-salāmu ‘ala rasūli llāh. Allāhumma innī as’aluka min
‣ Make Niyyah (intention) for Sa’ee. It doesn’t have to be vocalized as it faḍlik.
During Tawaf: can be internal: “O Allah! I perform Sa’ee between Safa and Marwah to “In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O
While performing Tawaf, ensure you go around the Hateem (semi-circular please You. Make it easy for me and accept it from me.” Allah, I ask of you from Your bounty.”
half-built portion beside the Ka’bah). At the start of the second circuit, ‣ Wudu is Sunnah; It is also Sunnah to perform Sa’ee immediately after
follow the same steps as the first circuit by saying, Bismi-llāhi wallahu
akbar and follow all the same steps. Tawaf should be completed in a
Tawaf, but you can take a break if needed.
‣ Proceed to the hill of Safa which is in line with Hajar-e-Aswad and then IHRAM TAWAF SA’EE HALQ
continuous manner with no interruptions. If a prayer starts, you can recite at the start of Sa’ee (not at the start of each lap):
Shorten Hair
resume Tawaf from the position that you stopped at.
1. Shaving or Cutting Hair
Completed Tawaf (7 Circuits of Ka’bah): Inna ṣ-ṣafā wa l-marwata min sha’ā’iri llāh(i). Abda’u bimā bad’allahu bihi. ‣ Men: Should shave their heads completely or get their hair clipped to
At the completion of 7 circuits, you should have performed Istilam 8 times “Indeed, Safa and Marwa are from the Signs of Allah. I begin with that which the length of the upper third of their finger.
in total during Tawaf; once at the start of Tawaf and seven times at the Allah has begun with.” ‣ Women: Cut one-third finger-length of hair. They cannot shave their
end of each circuit. Upon completion of Tawaf, men should cover their 3. Making Dua at Safa heads.
right shoulder as Idhtiba is now complete.
‣ Upon reaching the hill of Safa, face the Ka’bah and raise your hands in 2. Umrah Complete
4. Maqam Ibrahim (Abraham’s Station) Supplication. The following is Sunnah to recite three times with duas in
‣ After cutting the hair, Ihram can be removed and all restrictions are
between each recitation (after 1st and 2nd recitation):
‣ Pray 2 Rakats anywhere behind the Station of Ibrahim facing the Ka’bah lifted.
doors (if very crowded you can do it anywhere in the Haram behind Maqam 3. Nafl Tawaf
Ibrahim). It is Sunnah to recite Surah Kaafirun in the 1st Rakat and Surah Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa lillāhi l-ḥamd.
Ikhlas in the 2nd Rakat. “Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest, and to Allah ‣ You can perform Nafl Tawaf as much as you want. There is no need for
‣ While moving to the place where you will offer 2 Rakats it is recommend- belongs all praise.” Ihram, Raml, or even Sa’ee.
ed to recite:

5. Zamzam Water
Wattakhidhu min maqāmi Ibrāhīma muṣalla
“And take the Maqam Ibrahim as a place of Salah.”

‣ After Salah and making Duas, drink Zamzam water.

‣ The Prophet PBUH said Zamzam water is for whatever purpose it is
drunk for.
‣ When drinking the water, it is Mustahabb (recommended) to stand and
face the Kab’ah and say Bismillah, pause to take a breath 3 times and say
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.
“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.”

Lā ilāha illallāhu waḥdah(u), anjaza wa’dahu wa naṣara ‘abdahu wa hazama

l-aḥzāba waḥdah.
“
“(THE PERFORMANCE OF) ‘UMRAH IS AN EXPIATION FOR THE SINS

COMMITTED BETWEEN IT AND THE PREVIOUS ‘UMRAH; AND THE

REWARD OF HAJJ MABRUR (I.E., ONE ACCEPTED) IS NOTHING BUT

JANNAH.”

Bukhari and Muslim

Ihram before
“There is no deity except Allah alone. He fulfilled HisInpromise, Jeddah airspace
Alhamduillah after finishing. supported His slave
‣ You can also rub the Zamzam water on your face and body. You can make and defeated the confederates alone.”
supplications/duas here as they are accepted.