An Easy Guide To Umrah Umrah:

About app, Travel and Knowledge This App is to help you understand the core elements of
performing Umrah and Hajj. The Chapter exclude: • Women menstrual. • Procedure on sick,
illness and elders. • Detailed Fiqh. • The procedures for Ifrad and Qiran Hajj. The app is mainly
focussing on Umrah and Tamattu Hajj. Note: Make sure you have sufficient knowledge if you are
travelling with women, sick or elders. TRAVEL PREPARATIONS Health and illness prevention •
Get all your important vaccination in advance. • Get sufficient medicine if you are on a
prescription. Optional: Face masks, painkiller, cough, cold and flu tablets or syrup. Pharmacies
are available in both Makkah and Medina. OBTAINING THE KNOWLEDGE Get your knowledge
from • Attending Hajj seminars • Reading authentic books • Knowledgeable Sheikh or Imams •
Online lectures • Memorise important Duas Recommended books • Hajj Umrah and Ziyarah by
Abdul-Aziz Bin Abdullah Bin Baz. • Hisnul Muslim or Fortress of the Muslim (Available in various
languages) • Download good Apps. WARNING: Following others without knowledge Do not
follow or join with others on any Ibadah that you are not 100% sure. Many Bid’ah and Shirk
takes place by different groups or people which looks pleasing in the eyes. Page 1 STEP 2
Umrah: Worldly affairs, Travel Essential REPENT AND SETTLING DEBT Repent • Make sincere
Tawba for all your sins. • Ask forgiveness from your Parents, Family, Friends and Neighbours.
Outstanding Debt • Make sure to pay all your outstanding debt. If not possible, make an
arrangement or agreement with the lander. Also make sure that your debts are made aware by
your family members. TRAVELLING ESSENTIALS Buying all necessary items Only buy what is
necessary for the duration. Do not buy excessive. List of basic items • Ihram and Ihram belt. •
Good comfortable walking sandals (Must). • A bag to carry sandals (Must). • Tooth brush and
paste. • Device charger/ Power bank. • Perfume free deodorants, cream etc. • Sleeping bag (for
Muzdalifah, may be required). • An Umbrella (Optional) • Good water bottle/flask NOTE: There
is no specific clothing for the women; they may wear any comfortable clothing like Burka.
ADVICE: DO NOT compromise on buying cheap sandals. HAJJ AND UMRAH ADVICE Being
Patients Being patient is a big part of your Hajj and Umrah. Your patience will be tested
throughout your Hajj and Umrah journey. • Do not involve in unnecessary Fiqh issues. • Control
your emotions when finding an opportunity to kiss the black stone (Hajar Al-Aswad) as it tends
to get frustrating to find an opportunity to get close. • Do not obstruct Tawaf to pray behind
Maqam-e-Ibrahim. • Do not harm any Hajis with your tongue. In Sha Allah you will be rewarded
for being patient. Page 2 STEP 3 Before leaving home Umrah: Starting journey and wearing
Ihram • Get all necessary documentation packed. • Check passport and visa validity. • Pack all
necessary items. Personal task • Take a shower. • Remove all un-wanted hairs. • Clip your nails.
and Trim moustache etc. • You may use perfume if you are not wearing Ihram. Recommended
You may perform 2 Raka’ah Nafl with Surah Kafirun and Ikhlas at home or at the airport. This
can be done before or after wearing the Ihram. IMPORTANT! WEARING IHRAM When and
where to wear Ihram? Ihram MUST be worn before reaching Miqat. Wearing Ihram depends on
where you are travelling first (Makkah or Medina). Also based on your flight stoppage transit. If
travelling to Makkah • You can wear Ihram from your house. • From your city airport. • From
transit airport terminal. WARNING: All restriction applies once you are in Ihram; decide which is
the best option that suits you most. If travelling to Medina Wear your normal clothing, do not
wear Ihram. Note: There is the Miqat point for the people travelling from Medina to Makkah for
Umrah, known as Dhu’[Link] coach/bus/taxi will stop there for you to get into Ihram.
IMPORTANT: You must then follow all the steps from STEP 3 when travelling from Medina or any
other cities to Makkah. LEAVING HOME Recite the following Dua when leaving home. ‫ل لّ اب َل‬
‫ لاّل مسب‬، ‫ لاّل َلع تلكوت‬، ‫ إ ةوق َلو لوح َلو‬Bismillah; Tawakkaltu alal’lah; Wa la-hawla wa laqoo-
ata illa billah. Page 3 STEP 4 Umrah: Dua for Journey and wearing Ihram Recite the following
Dua when travelling towards the airport or. Dua for Journey ‫ي ننرقم َل انك امو اذه انل رخس ىاّل‬
‫نوبلقنمل انبر إَل‬، ‫ىوقتالو َبال اذه انرفس ِف كل أسن انإ مـهلال‬، ‫ َبكأ لاّل نمو‬، ‫ َبكأ لاّل‬، ‫َبكأ لاّل‬، ‫ناحبس‬
‫ىضرت ام لمعال ءاثعو نم كب ذوعأ يـن إ‬، ‫هدعب انع وطاو اذه انرفس انيلع نوه مـهلال‬، ‫انإو تنأ مـهلال‬
‫رفسال‬، ‫رظنمال ةبآكو‬، ‫رفسال ِف بحاصال لهاْل و المال ِف بلقنمال ءوسو‬، ‫لهاْل فِ ةفيلخالو‬، ‫مـهلال‬
Allaahu akbar; Allaahu akbar; Allaahu akbar; Subhanal’ladhi sakh’kha ra’lana hadha wama
kunna lahoo muk-ree’neen; Wa inna ela rabbina la’mun qaali’boon. Allaahumma innaa
nas’aluka fee safa’reenaa ha-dhal bir’ra wat-taqwaa; Wa minal-amali maa tar-daa; Allaahumma
haw’win alay-naa safa’ranaa haa-dha waṭ’wee annaa bu‛dah; Allaahumma antas saa-ḥibu fis-
safar; Wal-khalee’fatu fil-ahl; Allaahumma innee a‛udhu-bike min wah‛saa iss-safar; Wa kaaba’til
manẓar; Wa soo’il mun’qalabi fil-maali wal-ahl. UPON OR AFTER WEARING THE IHRAM When do
I make Niyyah and reciting Talbiyah? • DO NOT make the Niyyah now. Make Niyyah before
reaching Miqat. • DO NOT start reciting the Talbiyah. Talbiyah are to be recited after making the
Niyyah Page 4 STEP 5 Umrah: Before arriving toward Miqat and Tilbiyah Wearing Ihram is FARD
• You MUST wear the Ihram by now; it is FARD to wear Ihram before reaching Miqat. •
Perfumes or anything that has been scented is NOT permissible after wearing Ihram. Making
Niyyah for Umrah (FARD) • Make Niyyah for the Umrah now. Arabic Niyyah: ‫ةرمع مـهلال كيبل‬
Labba-ye’ka Allah hummah bil Umrah Note: Niyyah can be made in your own language, once
Niyyah is made all Ihram restriction applie. Reciting Talbiyah is WAJIB • Men to start reciting
Talbiyah in audible voice. • Women recite Talbiyah without any sound. Note: Minimum once is
Wajib. Continue reciting Talbiyah throughout the journey. TILBIYAH Continue reciting the
following Talbiyah throughout the journey. Talbiyah (Dua) ‫كل كيرش َل كلملٱو كل ةمعنلٱو دمحلٱ نإ‬
‫كيبل مـهلال كيبل‬، ‫كيبل كل كيرش َل كيبل‬، Labbayk Allaahumma labbayk; Labbayka laa shareeka
laka labbayk; In’nal-ḥamda; Wan-ni‛mata; Laka wal mulk; Laa sharee ka’lak. STEP 6 Umrah: Hajj
terminal to Hotel Upon arriving in Hajj terminal (Jeddah), expect long delay at the airport, be
patient. • Expect long immigration. • Foods and drinks are available outside the airport Hajj
terminal. • Follow your group instruction. Continue Talbiyah during the airport stay and toward
travelling to your hotel (Makkah). TRAVELLING TO HOTEL Continue reciting Talbiyah throughout
the full journey from airport to the hotel. Arriving at the Hotel • Leave all belongings. Eat, take
shower and rest. • Your next task is to perform Umrah therefore; you need to be fully prepared
mentally and physically. NOTE: Your group will decide when to perform Umrah (be prepared)
and carefully follow their instruction especially if this is your first time. Page 5 STEP 7
RESPECTING AL-HARAM Umrah: Preparing for Umrah and Al-Haram YOUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE HOUSE OF ALLAH The boundary of the Al-Haram is scattering with litter and food! Be
respectful to the house of Allah. • Find nearest bin for dumping your litter. • If not available,
take your litters to your hotel and bin it. • DO NOT litter the street just because everyone else is
doing so!. Be responsible and keep the holiest place on earth clean and tidy. UNDERSTANDING
AL-HARAM COMPLEX Al-Haram Complex Page 6 STEP 7 USEFUL ADVICE • Try getting familiar
with Al-Haram. CONTINUE…. • Find out where the exit and Wudu areas are located. • Zamzam
is available throughout Al-Haram complex. • Setup a meet-up location inside and outside Al-
Haram especially if you are with family or children. WUDU NOTE: You MUST be in a state of
Wudu when performing Umrah (Tawaf). • Make Wudu from the hotel. • Continue reciting
Talbiyah until you reach Masjid Al-Haram. NOTE: The group will recommend you to follow them
during the Umrah, however this is unrealistic and high possibility you are bound to get lost in
the crowd. If you do manage to stay with the group then the Khushu of Umrah decreases as
your focus on the group instead of Umrah. ADVISE: Find a suitable meet-up area outside Al-
Haram complex and let the group leader know that you will meet them at the designated
location after performing the Umrah STEP 8 Umrah: Entering Al-Haram to perform Umrah Page
7 STEP 8 CONTINUE…. IMPORTANT: Make sure you are in a state of Wudu. INFO: Wudu area is
available inside and outside of Al-Haram. • Enter Al-Haram from any gates with right foot first. •
Upon enter STOP reciting Talbiyah. Recite the following Dua upon entering Al-Haram. ‫كتْح ر باوبأ‬
‫ لاّل مسب‬، ‫ لاّل ل وسر َلع مَلسالو ةَلصالو‬، ‫ ِل حتفا مـهلال‬Bismillah; Was’salaatu was’salamu ala
rasoolil’lah; Allahummaf tah’lee ab-waa’ba rahmatik. You may recite the optional Dua. ‫باوبأ ِل‬
‫ لاّل مسب ي مجرال ناطيشال نم يمدقال‬، ‫ لاّل لوسر َلع مَلسالو ةَلصالو‬، ‫ِبون ذ ِل رفغا مـهلال‬، ‫حتفاو‬
‫كتْح ر‬، ‫يمركال ههجوبو يمظعال لاّل ب ذوعأ‬، ‫ هناطلسبو‬Bismillah; Wassalatu wassalamu ala rasoolil-
lah; Allah-humagh’fir-lee dhunu-bih; Waf-tahlee ab-waba rahmatik; a‛udhu-billah hil-adeem; Wa
bi’wajhi hil-Kareem; Wa bi’sultani-hil qadeemi minash shayta-nir-rajeem. AFTER ENTERING AL-
HARAM Upon seeing Baitullah (Ka’bah) Recite sura Al-Fatiha then raise your hands and make
sincere Dua, either in Arabic or in your own language. Tahiyatul Masjid There is no Tahiyatul
Masjid or any other Nafl Salah before Umrah. IF FARD SALAH DUE Only Fard Salah is permissible
if due before starting Tawaf. Page 8 STEP 9 Umrah: Starting the Tawaf IMPORTANT: Tawaf starts
from the Hajar Al-Aswad corner (Black stone corner). There is a black mark (line) on the floor
where Tawaf start. Ihram position Upon reaching the black line (Hajar Al-Aswad) Raise your right
hand toward Hajar Al-Aswad and recite: Bismillah’hi Allah hu Akbar. ‫ بَ ك أ لاّل لاّل مـسب‬Page 9
STEP 9 START TAWAF CONTINUE…. Note: Kissing Hajar Al-Aswad is unrealistic at most time; it is
sinful to hurt Haji’s just to kiss the Hajar Al-Aswad. It is permissible to raise hand and start Tawaf
when kissing Hajar Al-Aswad is not possible. STEP 10 Umrah: During all SEVEN round (Tawaf)
REMEMEBER: To wear the Ihram is under your right armpit and over your left shoulder during
all SEVEN rounds. For the first THREE round (Tawaf) • Men to Rami (hasten/power walk). •
Women to walk as normal. For the remaining the last FOUR round (Tawaf) • Men and women
walk normal Note: Yamini corner to Hajar Al-Aswad • Men and women walk normal • Recite the
following specific Dua (See below) DUA DURING ALL SEVEN ROUND (Tawaf) Yamini corner to
Hajar Al-Aswad (Walk normal) Recite the following Dua as many times as possible. ﴾ ‫ ﴿ رانال‬٢٠١
‫ باذع انقو ةنسح ة رخْل ا ِفو ةنسح اين ال ِف انتآ انبر‬Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasana; Wa-fil
akhira’ti hasana; Waqina adha-ban’nar. Page 10 STEP 10 CONTINUE…. Dua for other THREE
corners and during all SEVEN Tawaf There is no specific Duas are to be recited during seven
Tawaf except for above. • Recite any Dua’s from memory. • Recite Quran. • Make Istighfar. • Ask
forgiveness for all your sins. • Make Dua for family and friends. NOTE: Dua can be in any
language. WARNING: Stay away from any group Duas, specific Dua for each round and avoid
following other. Be sincere on your Duas, open your heart, cry and ask Allah’s forgiveness.
WUDU BREAKS DURING TAWAF You MUST be in the state of Wudu for Tawaf. If Wudu breaks,
find the nearest Wudu area and make Wudu. • After Wudu, you don’t need to start Tawaf from
the beginning. • Remember your COMPLETED Tawaf before your Wudu broke. • Start your
remaining incomplete Tawaf from Hajar Al-Aswad. Example: After completed THREE rounds,
your Wudu breaks midway during the FOURTH round, which means you, have completed THREE
rounds therefore after performing Wudu you would make up FOUR more round to complete the
Tawaf. STEP 11 Umrah: After completing all SEVEN round (Tawaf) Now COVER YOUR BOTH
SHOULDERS with Ihram. Offering 2 Rakah behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim Pray 2 Rakah with Sura
Kafirun and Al-Ikhlas as close as conveniently possible behind Maqam-e Ibrahim, without
obstructing other Haji’s who is performing Tawaf. Note: This may not be possible during the Hajj
period; however it is permissible prey anywhere within the Al-Haram. Page 11 STEP 11 Drinking
Zamzam water CONTINUE…. Drink Zamzam water (available throughout Al-Haram)
Recommended: Rub Zamzam water on your face and body and make Dua.(Always drink plenty
of Zamzam during your stay). Recite following Dua when drinking Zamzam water. ‫ءاد لك نم‬
‫ ءافشو اعساو اقزرو اعفان املع كل أسأ ّن إ مـهلال‬Allahumma inni as’aluka ill’maan nafian; Wa
rizqan; Wa si’an; Wa shifa’an min kulli daa’in. STEP 12 Umrah: Understanding and going toward
Sa'ay Sa’ay complex is located on RIGHT SIDE of Hajar Al-Aswad GOING TOWARD MOUNT AS-
SAFA (SA’AY) Recite the following Dua when leaving the Ka’bah complex. ‫كلضف نم كل أسأ ّنإ‬
‫ لاّل مسب‬، ‫ لاّل ل وسر َلع مَلسالو ةَلصالو‬، ‫ مـهلال‬Bismillah; Was’salaatu was’salamu ala
rasoolil’lah; Allahumma innee as’aluka min fadlik. Page 12 STEP 12 CONTINUE…. IMPORTANT:
Make sure both of your shoulders are covered with Ihram. Upon approaching Mount As-Safa,
the following Ayat (verse) is to be recited. ‫نأ هيلع حانج َلف رمتعا وأ تيبال جح نمف لاّل رئآعش نم‬
‫ ةورمالو افصال نإ ي ملع ركاش لاّل نإف اْيخ عوطت نمو امِب فوطي‬In’nas safa wal marwata min-
shaa irillah; Faman Hajj’jal baita aa-wi’tamara; falaa jonaa-ha alai’hi aan yat’taw-wafa bi’hima;
Wa maan ta’taw-wa aa’khiran fa’innallaha shaa-kirun aaleem. UPON REACHING MOUNT AS-
SAFA On top of mount As-Safa, face the Qiblah, raise your hand and recite 3 times the following
Dua. ‫ َل كيرش َل هدحو لاّل إَل‬، ‫دمحال َلو كلمال َل‬، ‫ريدق ءَش لك َلع وهو‬، ‫بَ كأ لاّل بَ كأ لاّل بَ كأ لاّل‬
‫ هدعو زجنأ هدحو لاّل إَل إَل َل‬، ‫ إَل َل هدحو بازحاْل مزهو هدبع رصنو‬Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu
Akbar; LLaa-ilaha illal-lah; Wah dahu laa-sharee kalah; Lahul mulku wa-lahul hamd; Wa-huwa
ala kulee shay’in qadeer; La ilaha illallahu wah’dahu anjaza wa’dah; Wa nasara abdahu, wa
hadha’mal ahzaba wahdah. NOTE: You may also make personal Dua before starting Sa’ay. Page
13 STEP 13 Umrah: Start Sa'ay and Duas Start Sa’ay Walk toward mount Al-Marwah Dua for
Sa’ay There is no specific Dua for Sa’ay, you may recite any Duas from heart, memory or by
looking at good Dua books between mount As-Safa and Al-Mahwah. You may also recite
portions of the Quran. You may recite the Dua below on Sa’ay (Optional) ، ‫ل لّ اب َل إ ةوـق َلو لوـح َل‬
‫ لاّل ناحـبس‬، ‫ لّل دـمحالو‬، ‫ لاّل َل إ هـإل َلو‬، ‫ رـبك أ لّل او‬Subhan Allah; Wal hamdulilah; Wa la illaha
illallah; Wallahu Akbar; La hawla wa laqu-aata illah billah. Between 2 Green lights • Men are to
power walk (Rami). • Women walk normal. ‫ لاّل َل إ‬، ‫ رـبك أ لّل او‬، ‫ل لّ اب َل إ ةوـق َلو لوـح َل‬
‫ لاّل ناحـبس‬، ‫ لّل دـمحالو‬، ‫ هـإل َلو‬Upon reaching mount Al-Marwa On top of mount Al-Marwa,
face the Qiblah, raise your hand and recite THREE times the following Dua. ، ‫ َل‬، ‫دمحال َلو كلمال َل‬
‫ هدحو لاّل إَل إَل‬، ‫ هدعو زجنأ‬، ‫ هدعو زجنأ‬، ‫ َبكأ لاّل رصنو‬، ‫ َبكأ لاّل‬، ‫َبكأ لاّل‬، ‫كيرش َل هدحو لاّل إَل إَل َل‬
‫ ريدق ءَش لك َلع وهو‬، ‫ َل‬Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar; LLaa-ilaha illal-lah; Wah dahu
laa-sharee kalah; Lahul mulku wa-lahul hamd; Wa-huwa ala kulee shay’in qadeer; La ilaha
illallahu wah’dahu anjaza wa’dah; Wa nasara abdahu, wa hadha’mal ahzaba wahdah. Now Start
walking toward mount As-Safa Repeat procedure for 7 times • You will repeat the same
procedure for all 7 rounds. • Your SEVENTH round is to complete on mount Al-Marwa. ‫هدحو‬
‫ هدبع‬، ‫ بازحاْل مزهو‬Page 14 STEP 14 Umrah: After completing seven round of Sa'ay You may offer
2 Rak’ah Nafl on mount Al-Marwah (If possible) followed by a long Dua. Leave Al-Haram toward
the Barbers by reciting. ‫ لاّل مسب‬، ‫ لاّل ل وسر َلع مَلسالو ةَلصالو‬، ‫كلضف نم كل أسأ ّنإ مـهلال‬
Bismillah; Was’salaatu was’salamu ala rasoolil’lah; Allahumma innee as’aluka min fadlik. Haircut
• Men are to either shave or trim. (Shaving is highly rewarded) • Women to cut one inch (1
inch) from the tip of their hair by a Mahram. Congratulation! Your Umrah is now completed and
FREE from all Ihram restrictions. HUMBLE REQUEST: Please remember us in your Duas AFTER
COMPLETION OF UMRAH Depending on your package you may have few free days before start
of Hajj (8th Dhul-Hijjah). What can you do or recommended • You may visit various sites
(arrange by your group) or by hiring private taxi. • Try to spend maximum time in Al-Haram. •
Any opportunity, make Tawaf. • Prey Nafl Salah in Al-Haram. • Recite Qur’an. • Memorize Suras
and Duas. • Learn and recite Morning and Evening Adhkar (after Fajr and Asr). • If tired - Just
stare at the Ka’bah. Performing Nafl Umrah This is something not recommended before
completing the Hajj. You do not want to jeopardise your Hajj by becoming tired, ill or sick. All
Nafl Umrah can be performed after Hajj.