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How to Perform Umrah? Step by Step Guide

Last update: 21.04.2025 01:01
How to Perform Umrah? Step by Step Guide

Important Notes Before Performing Umrah

Before discussing the obligatory and recommended acts of Umrah, we would like to highlight a few important points:

  • If you want to perform Umrah peacefully, you should listen to the instructions of the group leader and religious guides rather than prioritizing your own opinions. We must follow their advice for our own convenience.

  • During Umrah, avoid discussions on worldly matters such as politics or trade, and refrain from arguments of any kind. Keep in mind that such topics may disrupt the spiritual atmosphere of Umrah.

  • Consider every moment of your Umrah journey as an act of worship and engage in constant supplication (dua), remembrance of Allah (dhikr), glorification (takbir), declaration of faith (tahlil), and salutations upon the Prophet (salawat).

Steps for Performing Umrah

  1. Entering Ihram (Sacred State)

    • Ihram garments are worn at one of the designated Miqat boundaries.

    • Miqat is the boundary beyond which a person intending to perform Hajj or Umrah must not pass without assuming Ihram. There are five Miqat locations surrounding the Kaaba:

      • Dhul-Hulayfah (Abar Ali): Pilgrims coming from Medina enter Ihram here. Those traveling from Turkey to Medina and then to Mecca also assume Ihram here before continuing their journey.

      • For those flying from Turkey to Jeddah: Since they will cross the Miqat in the air, they should assume Ihram at the airport in Turkey before departure.

  2. Performing Two Rakat of Ihram Prayer

    • Pilgrims traveling from Turkey to Medina first, then to Mecca, assume Ihram at Dhul-Hulayfah (Abar Ali). Those traveling directly to Jeddah assume Ihram at the airport.

    • It is recommended to pray two Rakats before formally entering Ihram.

    • The Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Surah Al-Kafirun in the first Rakat and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second Rakat. If these are known, it is best to follow his Sunnah. Otherwise, any Surahs can be recited.

  3. Intention for Umrah

    • After completing the Ihram prayer, the pilgrim makes the intention:
      "O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah solely for Your pleasure. Make it easy for me and accept it from me."

    • At this point, all Ihram prohibitions come into effect.

  4. Reciting Talbiyah and Proceeding to the Haram

    • Pilgrims continue towards Masjid al-Haram while reciting Talbiyah, Takbir, and Salawat.

    • Upon seeing the Kaaba, these recitations stop.

    Talbiyah:
    "Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka Laa Shareeka Laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda Wan-Ni'mata Laka Wal-Mulk, Laa Shareeka Lak."
    Meaning: "Here I am at Your service, O Allah, here I am! You have no partner. Here I am! Verily, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner."

  5. Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Kaaba)

    • The pilgrim enters the sacred courtyard and begins Tawaf, which involves circling the Kaaba seven times, starting from the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). Each round is called a Shawt.

    • After completing seven rounds, two Rakats of Tawaf prayer are performed, preferably near Maqam Ibrahim.

    • The Prophet (peace be upon him) recited Surah Al-Kafirun in the first Rakat and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second Rakat of this prayer.

  6. Rules and Etiquette of Tawaf

    • One must be in a state of ablution (wudu) throughout Tawaf. If wudu is broken, the pilgrim should leave, renew their wudu, and resume from where they stopped.

    • The pilgrim should keep the Kaaba to their left while circumambulating.

    • Walking is required unless physically unable, in which case a wheelchair may be used.

    • Upon reaching the Black Stone each time, the pilgrim should raise their right hand and say "Bismillahi Allahu Akbar" as a greeting.

  7. Sa’i (Walking Between Safa and Marwa)

    • After Tawaf, the pilgrim proceeds to perform Sa’i, walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa.

    • This act commemorates Hajar's search for water for her son, Prophet Ismail (peace be upon him).

    • Pilgrims ascend Safa, face the Kaaba, and make the intention:
      "O Allah! I intend to perform the Sa’i of Umrah for Your sake. Make it easy for me and accept it."

    • The journey consists of four trips from Safa to Marwa and three trips from Marwa to Safa, totaling seven rounds.

  8. Completion of Umrah - Hair Cutting (Tahallul)

    • After completing Sa’i, men shave their heads (Halq) or trim their hair, while women trim a small portion.

    • This marks the completion of Umrah, and the restrictions of Ihram are lifted.

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