THE KA’ABA

The Ka’bah is the focal point around which the holy mosque is built. The
Quran states that Ibrahim, together with his son Ismail, raised the foundation
of structure. Muslims are obligated to face in the direction of the Ka’bah to
offer their prayers five time a day.

SYRIAN CORNER
YEMENI CORNER
(Rukn-e-Shami)
(Rukn-e-Yamani)

The Kaaba stands some

60 feet high and each side is
approximately 60 feet in length.

IRAQI CORNER
(Rukn-e-Iraqi)

SHAZARWAN

KAABA’S DOOR
The golden door to the Ka’aba itself.
It usuallyremains closed.

THE BLACK STONE

(Hijr-e-Aswad)

MAQAM-E-IBRAHIM
To the north-east side of the
Ka’aba is the Maqam Ibrahim,
a small kiosk of glass and metal
topeed by a small dome, In it is
kept the stone on which Ibrahim
stood while building the ka’aba.
Umrah is one of the most beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon
Him). This is a particular act of worship that now millions of Muslims do throughout the
year. It is done with intensity, love, desire and gratitude. Umrah is a spiritual journey to
the house of Allah and in return, there are rewards for the travelers. The journey will be
one of the most beloved journeys of your life. This is guaranteed. It is such a blessed
journey that Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “The guests of
Allah are three: The Ghazi (i.e. the warrior who fights in Jihad), the Hajj (i.e. the pilgrim
who performs Hajj) and the Mu’tamir (i.e. the pilgrim performing Umrah).”

Hadith No. 2626, Book of The Rites of Hajj,

Sunan An-Nasa’i, Vol. 3.
 THE RULES OF ‘UMRAH

• Wearing the Ihram with the intention of ‘Umrah

There are
and reciting Talbiya (Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik).
2 Fardh in ‘Umrah
• The Tawaf of Ka’aba.

There are • Performing the Sae’e between Safa and Marwa.

2 Wajib of ‘Umrah • To get Halaq (shaving) or Qasr (haircut) done.

There are • Niyyat (Intention)

2 Fardh in Ihram • Talbiyah.

There is
• Niyyat (Intention)
1 Fardh in Tawaf

There is
• First four Circuits (Shawts) are FARZ
1 Fardh in Sae’e
 STEPS TO PERFORM UMRAH

1. BEFORE SETTING OFF FROM HOME

• Make Ghusl (full body wash).

• Trim your nails, and remove your pubic hair.

•Whatever Salah is due at the time of travel, ensure it

has been prayed in full before setting off.

• Perform 2 rakaats of Traveling Salah before setting off.

WHEN GOING OUT OF YOUR HOUSE/HOTEL, SAY:

(In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power
except with Allah)
 RECITE TRAVELING DU’AA BEFORE A JOURNEY

(Allah is the greatest x3, How perfect He is, The One Who has placed this (transport)
at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our
Lord if our final destiny.)

AT A JOURNEY BREAK, YOU MAY SAY:

(I take refuge in Allah’s perfect words from the evil that

He has created.)
• During your journey keep yourself busy with the remembrance of Allah (make
dhikr, make dua, read Quran, read Islamic Book etc). Remember this is the start of
your journey to the House of Allah, and you have been given an invitation from
Málik Al-Mulk (Owner and King of all Kingdoms), so Praise and Glorify Him.

• Once you are a traveler (having left your areas of residence), and the next Salah
is due, you can combine and shorten them as this is a concession from Allah.

Dhur (2 Rakaats) & Asr (2 Rakaats) together

Maghrib (3 Rakaats) & Ishaa (2 Rakaats) together

2.BEFORE PASSING THE MEEQAT

Meeqat – (Umrah starts here and Pilgrim enters the state of Ihram)
Men to get changed into their Ihram (2 pieces of white cloth), preferably after
one of the 5 daily prayers. Unlike the male pilgrim, a female pilgrim is allowed
to wear stitched/sewn clothes except for gloves. Wearing of ihram both of men
and women should be done before entering Meeqaat. One piece of ihram is tied
around the waist and the other is thrown over the shoulders for men’s whereas
female pilgrim can wear stitched/sewn clothes except for gloves. Therefore, she
is allowed to wear her casual clothes as ihram provided it is not made of pure
silk. Head covering (for males), shoes, socks, underwear are not permitted. Beach
thongs or similar footwear that do not cover the arch of the foot (above the toes)
and ankles are permissible.
After wearing the ihram, perform two rakaat sunnatul ihram. In the first rakaah read:
Surah Kafiroon in the second rakaah read Surah Ikhlaas. After the completion of this
salah, make the niyath (intention) of umrah, and recite the talbiyah thrice (Loudly for
males, and softly for females).

MAKE NIYYAH (INTENTION) FOR UMRAH

(Here I am O Allah making ‘Umrah)

Now uncover your head and declare your intention. It is assumed that you are
performing Hajj al-Tammat’u in which Umrah is performed first as described later in
the “Kinds of Hajj”. “O, Allah! I intend to perform Umrah. Please make it easy for me
and accept it from me. Amen.”

At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, you have no partner, at Your
service. Truly all praise, favor and sovereignty is Yours; You have no partner.
Ihram is very commonly misunderstood as mere two white sheets of cloth that
men are seen wearing while performing Umrah or Hajj. So what exactly is Ihram?
The word “Ihram” literally means to make forbidden or haraam. As soon a Haji
(Pilgrim) declares his intention or Niyyah of Umrah and utters Talbiyah, certain
permissible (halal) things become forbidden (haram) for him. This combined act
of Niyyah and Talbiyah is known as Ihram. If someone simply wears the two
white sheets without pronouncing his intention and uttering Talbiyah, he has
not yet entered the state of Ihram which is why he can still cover his head while
offering two Rakahs of Nafil, something which is not allowed when you have
actually entered the state Ihram.

PROHIBITIONS OF IHRAM
After intention and Talbiyah, you are in the state of Ihram and from this time
on you should avoid the acts that are forbidden in Ihram, for example, here are
some of the things a muhrim must not do:

• Cover head (men) • Wear stitched clothing (men)

• Cover the middle bone of (Women can wear ordinary clothes)
the upper part of the feet • Hunting / killing Animals
• Shave / cut hair • Sex, Talking about Sexual Speech
• Cut nails • Fighting with others
• Applying perfume
 3. ENTERING MASJID AL HARAM
(in Makkah, Saudia Arabia)

• Enter with your right foot • Make dua of the Masjid

(In the name of Allah! O Allah! Exalt the mention of your Messenger. O Allah!
Forgive my sins, and open the gates of Your mercy for me).

4. TAWAF (7 ROUNDS AROUND THE KA’BAH)

You must be in Wudu (ablution)
Men to leave their right shoulder bare ONLY during the entire Tawaf, this is called
Idtiba’a, after the tawaf men need to cover both shoulders. Start at the Black
Stone, either Kiss it if you can, if not Touch it with your right hand, if not Face
the Black Stone and point at it with your right hand Say Bismillah, Allahu Akbar
(just before kissing it/or just before or whilst touching/pointing) For men, to
Raml (hasten/briskly walk) during the first 3 rounds of Tawaf and walk normally
during the other 4 rounds. Once you reach the Yamani corner, either Touch it
with your right hand (do not kiss it), and say Bimsillah Allahu Akbar or if unable,
then continue without gesturing or saying anything From the Yamani corner to
the Black Stone recite
 (Our Lord, grant us good in this life and good in the hereafter and save us
from the punishment of the Hellfire.
[Quran; 2:201]

Once you return back to the Black Stone, you have completed 1 round, and you
need to repeat the above steps 6 more times.

• There is no specific duaa’s that must be read during the Tawaf. Make as many
supplications from your heart, for that which will benefit you. Recite whatever you
wish, supplicate to Allah by asking for good, recite the Quran, anything you wish.

• Cover both shoulders with Ihram; DO NOT wear the Ihram under
your right armpit.

5. PROCEED TO MAQAAM-E IBRAAHEEM

After Completing Tawaf, proceed to Maqaam-e Ibraheem –
(Prophet Ibraheem’s station) Recite this verse (which means):
 And take you (people) the Maqaam (place) of Ibraheem
as a place of Prayer.
[Quran; 2:125]

Pray two short Rak’ahs, as close as conveniently possible behind Maqaam-e

Ibraheem. If it is not possible then you can pray them anywhere in the sacred
mosque. It is preferred to recite during the first Rak’ah (after Surah Al Fatiha), Surah
Al-Kafiroon and during the second Rak’ah (after Surah Al Fatiha) Surah Al-lkhlaas

6. GO TO ZAM ZAM WELLS

Make dua before drinking

O Allah, I seek beneficial knowledge, wide sustenance and cure from all
ailments from You”.

• Drink Zam Zam water • Pour water over your head

• Return to the Black Stone, touch it with your right hand (as before) if it is
not convenient, do nothing and proceed to do Sai.
 7. SAI (7 CIRCUITS)
(having wudu is highly recommended, but not compulsory)

Now Proceed towards Safa. It is a Sunnah to be in the state of ablutions during Sa’ey.
Start of Sa’ey at Safa. Climb the hill of Safa and make intention (niyyah) for Sa’ey:

(Verily, As-Safaa and Al-Marwah are from the symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin
on him who performs Hajj or ‘Umrah of the house (ka‘bah) to perform the going
between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily, Allah is the All-
Recognizer, All-Knower

[Quran; 2:158]
 Indeed Safa and Marwah are from the places of worship of Allah…’ ‘I
begin with what Allah began with.

Dua on top of mount Safa

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest None has the right to
be worshiped except Allah, alone, without a partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty
and praise and He is over all things omnipotent. None has the right to be worshiped
except Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, aided His Servant and single-handedly
defeated the allies
(There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, Alone. He has no partner, To Him
belongs the kingdom, & all praise belongs to Him, & He has power above all things,
There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, He fulfilled His promise, Granted
victory to His servant, And alone He defeated the allied army.)

There is no specific Dua for Sa’ey, recite any Dua’s from heart, memory or by looking
at good Du’a books between mount Safa and Marwah.

• Then you Praise Allah, Send Salaam upon Muhammad (SA) and then make as much
personal Du’as as you like. Pray for anything from the goodness of this life and the
next, pray for both yourself and others.
• Then descend from Mount Safa and go walking towards Mount Marwah
• When you reach the green sign, men are supposed to hasten their walk for a while
but do not run. Then return to your normal phase of the walk at the next green
sign. You may also recite the Du’a below during Sa’ey

• Upon reaching Mount Marwah repeat the same procedure as when ascending
Mount Safa (face the Qibla, raise your hands and repeat what was said on Mount
Safa.) This completes one circuit.
• Continue and complete in total 7 circuits, ending the last one on Mount Marwah.
Enjoy the process. You’ve come all this way, open your heart in glorification and
Dua to Allah!

• There are no particular supplications to be recited between Safa and Marwah. It

is up to the worshiper to praise Allah or supplicate Him in his own words, or he
may recite portions of the Qur’an.

8. AFTER COMPLETING SAI, TRIM/CUT THE HAIR

It is recommended for men are to shave all their hair, but they can trim it all the way
around. Women are to shorten their hair by a fingertip.

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