4.1. Your Umrah Journey: A Step-by-Step Overview 👣

4.1. Your Umrah Journey: A Step-by-Step Overview 👣

Performing Umrah involves a series of prescribed rituals that you must complete in a specific order. Here's a concise overview to help you visualize the journey:

  1. Preparation & Entering Ihram:

    • Perform Ghusl (ritual bath) and attend to personal hygiene.

    • Wear your Ihram garments (for men) or modest, loose clothing (for women).

    • Make your Niyyah (intention) for Umrah.

    • Begin reciting the Talbiyah continuously.

  2. Performing Tawaf:

    • Proceed to the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Makkah.

    • Ensure you are in a state of Wudu (ablution).

    • Begin at the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) and perform seven anti-clockwise circumambulations of the Kaaba.

    • Offer a 2 Rak'ah prayer, ideally behind Maqam Ibrahim (or anywhere in Masjid al-Haram).

    • Drink Zamzam water.

  3. Performing Sa'i:

    • Proceed to Safa hill.

    • Perform seven rounds of walking briskly between Safa and Marwah hills.

    • Make Duas (supplications) throughout.

  4. Halq or Taqsir:

    • Shave your head (for men, Halq) or trim a portion of your hair (for men, Taqsir; for women, Taqsir).

    • This completes your Umrah rituals, and you exit the state of Ihram.

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