STEP BY STEP UMRAH GUIDE
1. BEFORE SETTING OFF FROM HOME
Trim nails and hair
Make ghusl with intention that I am going to perform umrah
Apply deodorant to the body
Whatever salah is due at the time of travel, ensure it is prayed in full before setting off
Read 2 rakaats of travelling Salah before setting off
Make dua - thank Allah for the opportunity of going to perform umrah, ask Allah to make the journey easy, to protect me from
shaytaan and my nafs, to help me utilise my time for His Pleasure, and that He accepts my umrah and the umrah of all those
travelling with me
When going out of the house/hotel, say
Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘alallahi laa hawla wa laa quwatta illah billah
(In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah)
Before setting off in car, say (this is the traveller’s dua)
Allahu akbar Allahu akbar Allahu akbar
Subhaanalathee sakharalanaa haathaa wa maa kunnaa lahu
muqrineena wa innaa ilaa rabbinaa lamunqaliboon
(Allah is the greatest x3, How perfect He is, The One Who has place 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, say
A’oothu bikalimaa tillaahittaammaati min sharri maa khalaq
(I take refuge in Allah’s perfect words from the evil that He has created)
NB: during the journey keep myself in the remembrance of Allah (make dhikr, make dua, read Qur’an, read Islamic
books, etc). Remember this is the start of my journey to the House of Allah, and I have been given an invitation from
Málik Al-Mulk (Owner and King of all Kingdoms), so Praise and Glorify Him
Once I am a traveller (having left my area of residence), and the next Salah is due, I can combine and shorten them as this is a
concession from Allah
o Dhur (2 Rakaats) & Asr (2 Rakaats) together
o Maghrib (3 Rakaats) & Ishaa (2 Rakaats) together
o Read as many sunnah/nawafil as I like, there is no restriction
When travelling and ascending, recite Allahu-Akbar
When travelling and descending recite Subhan-Allah
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When reaching a city (e.g. Jeddah), say
2. BEFORE PASSING THE MEEQAT (PLACE WHERE UMRAH STARTS AND ONE ENTERS STATE OF IHRAM
Men get changed into their Ihram (top part is izar, lower part is rida), preferably after one of the 5 daily prayers
Remove underwear
Perform 2 rakaat nafl with intention of umrah. Read Surah Kaafiroon in first rakaat and Surah Iklaas in second rakaat
Make niyyah (intention) for umrah (preferably after Fajr)
Allahumma inni uridul 'umrah
(Oh Allah I intend to perform Umrah)
Then read talbiyah
Labbayk Allahumma labbayk labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk
Innal hamda wanni’mata laka walmulk laa shareeka lak
(Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. Surely all praise, grace and dominion is yours,
and you have no partner)
Once in a state of ihram, recite talbiyah as often as possible (men to raise their voices) and continue making the talbiyah until I
reach the Kaba and start my tawaf
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3. ENTERING MASJID AL HARAM (IN MAKKAH)
Upon seeing the mosque fix my gaze on it
Enter through Babas-Salaam
Enter with my right foot
Make dua of the masjid
When seeing the Kaba for the first time recite
Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah
(Allah is the greatest. There is no deity except Allah x3)
Then recite the following dua and then make my own dua
My own dua: "Oh Allah when you take me away, take me away in a state of imaan, enter me into jannah without any account,
accept all my duas, and keep me steadfast on the straight path."
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4. TAWAF
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
Must be in wudu
Stop reciting talbiyah if I haven't already done so
Make niyyah to perform tawaf
Start at the Black Stone, either
o Kiss it if I can and say Bismillahi Allahu Akbar
o Or touch it with my right hand if I can and say Bismillahi Allahu Akbar (do not proceed to kiss my hand)
o Or face it and raise my hands, palms facing the Black Stone and say Bismillahi Allahu Akbar
o This is known as istilaam and must be done each time I pass the Black Stone
For men, to Raml (hasten/briskly walk) during the first 3 rounds of Tawaf and walk normally during the other 4 rounds
Once I reach the Yamani corner, either
o Touch it with my right hand (do not kiss it), and say Bimsillahi Allahu Akbar
o Or if unable, then continue without gesturing or saying anything
From the Yamani corner to the Black Stone recite
Rabbanaa aatinaa fiddunyaa hasanatan wa feel aakhirati
hasanatan wa qinaa ‘adhaabannaar
(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 I return back to the Black Stone, I have completed 1 round, repeat the above steps 6 more times
Make sure the Kaba is always on my left side during tawaf
NB there are no specific duas that must be read during the tawaf. Make as many supplications from the heart, for things
that which will benefit me. Recite whatever I wish, supplicate to Allah by asking for good, recite the Quran, anything I
wish
5. AFTER COMPLETING TAWAF, PROCEED TO MAQAAM-E IBRAAHEEM
Cover both shoulders
Proceed to Maqaam-e Ibraaheem
Recite this verse
Wattakhidhoo minmaqaami ibraaheema musalla
(And take you (people) the Maqaam (place) of Ibraaheem as a place of Prayer. [Quran 2:125])
Pray two short rakaats, as close as conveniently possible behind Maqaam-e Ibraaheem. If it is not possible then pray them
anywhere in the sacred mosque
o It is preferred to recite during the first rakat (after Surah Al Fatiha), Surah Al-Kafiroon
o During the second rakat (after Surah Al Fatiha) Surah Al-lkhlaas
(Say: O disbelievers! * I do not serve what you serve * nor are you serving what I serve! * I will not worship what you have
worshipped, * neither will you worship what I worship. * You have your religion while I have my religion)
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(Say: God is Unique! * God is the Source [for everything]; * He has not fathered anyone nor was He fathered, * and there is
nothing comparable to Him)
6. GO TO ZAMZAM WELLS
Dua before drinking zamzam
Drink zamzam water
Pour water over my head
Return to the Black Stone touch it with my right hand (as before), if it is not convenient then do nothing and proceed to do
Sai
7. SAI (7 CIRCUITS)
Having wudu is highly recommended, but not compulsory
As I leave the boundary of the Masjid, I can say (as prescribed for all Masaajid)
Bismillahi wassalaatu wassalaamu ‘alaa rasoolillahi
Allahumma inee as’aluka min fadhlika
Allahumma’simnee minashshaitaanirrajeem
(In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your favour. O
Allah, guard from the accursed devil)
Upon approaching Mount Safaa, the following ayaat (verse) is recited only once
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Then ascend upon Mount Safaa, face the Qiblah, raise my hands and recite
Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah Allahu akbar laa ilaaha illallah
Laa ilaaha illa Allah wahdahu laa sharika lah lahulmulk wa lahul hamd
Wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay’in qadeer
Laa ilaaha ill Allahu wahdah anjaza wa’dah wanasara ‘abdah
Wa hazamal ahzaaba wahdah
(Allah is the greatest. There is no deity except Allah x3. 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)
Then praise Allah, send Salaam upon Muhammad (sa) by reading durood shareef
Then make as much personal duas as I like. Pray for anything from the goodness of this life and the next, for myself and others
Then descend from Mount Safaa and go walking towards Mount Marwah
When I reach the green sign, men are to hasten their walk for a while, but do not run. Then return to my normal pace of
walking at the next green sign
Upon reaching Mount Marwah repeat the same procedure as when ascending Mount Safaa (face the Qibla, raise my hands and
repeat what was said on Mount Safaa.) This completes one circuit
Continue and complete in total 7 circuits, ending the last one on Mount Marwah. Enjoy the process. I’ve come all this way,
open my heart in glorification and dua to Allah!
NB there are no particular supplications to be recited between Safaa and Marwah. It is up to the worshipper to praise
Allah or supplicate Him in his own words, or recite portions of the Qur’an. However, it is sunna to recite the following
dua as often as one can throughout sai
After completing Sai it is mustahab to perform two rakaats in the haram
8. AFTER COMPLETING SAI, TRIM/CUT THE HAIR
It is recommended for men to shave all their hair, but they can trim it all the way round
Women are to shorten their hair by a finger tip
Now all Ihram rules are lifted, and my umrah is complete. May Allah accept my umrah, ameen!
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9. AFTER UMRAH
I can only really do one sunnah umrah per visit to Saudi
Although it may be permissible to do further nafl umrahs, there is more reward in doing nafl tawaf (after the first umrah)
I can do multiple nafl tawafs. Rules regarding nafl tawaf
Also ensure all fard prayers are read in the haram, and recite Qur'an as much as possible
Perform salah in the hateem whenever I get the chance
Visit Janantul Ma'alaa and other sacred places in Makkah
A further point
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MAP OF MASJID IN MAKKAH
TAYAMMUM (DRY WUDU)
Faraaid (Compulsory Acts of) Tayammum
1. NIYYAH (intention)
2. Striking both hands on earth and rubbing them on the face
3. 3. Striking both hands on earth and rubbing both forearms including the elbows
Masnoon way of tayammum
Recite Bismillah-irahma-nir-rahim
Make niyyah or intention in the following way: "O Allah, 1 am making tayammum for wudu or ghusl, to perform my salah or
recite the Qur’an, etc."
Strike both hands on clean earth or dust. Then dust the hands and blow off the excess dust or earth on the hands
Rub both the hands over the complete face without leaving a hair's breadth of space
Strike both hands again on the ground
Then dust the hands and blow off the excess dust
Rub the left hand over the complete right hand including the elbow
Rub the right hand over the complete left-hand including the elbow
Then do khilaal of fingers. If one is wearing a ring it is necessary to remove it or at least revolve it
It is sunnah to do khilaal of the beard also
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JANAZAH
The Imam begins the prayer by saying "Allahu Akbar"
Then everybody recites Surah Fatihah
Imam again says "Allahu Akbar"
Then everybody reads Durood Ibraheem
Imam again says "Allahu Akbar"
Then say dua for deceased (see below)
Imam then says "Allahu Akbar"
Immediately there after Imam says salaam (usually to the right only)
ADULT
BOY
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GIRL
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AYAT-UL-QURSI (CHAPTER 2 VERSE 255)
SURAH AL-ASR
SURAH 103 (By eventide, every man * [feels] at a loss * except for those who believe, perform honorable deeds, encourage
Truth, and recommend patience)
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FOUR QULS
SURAH 109 (Say: O disbelievers! * I do not serve what you serve * nor are you serving what I serve! * I will not worship
what you have worshipped, * neither will you worship what I worship. * You have your religion while I have my religion)
SURAH 112 (Say: God is Unique! * God is the Source [for everything]; * He has not fathered anyone nor was He fathered, *
and there is nothing comparable to Him)
SURAH 113 (Say: I take refuge with the Lord of Dawn * from the mischief which He has created, * and from the evil of dusk
as it settles down, * and from the mischief of women spitting on knots * and from the evil of some envier when he envies)
SURAH 114 (Say: I take refuge with the Lord of Mankind, * the King of Mankind, * the God of Mankind, * from the evil of
the stealthy Whisperer * who whispers in the breasts of Mankind, * whether among sprites or Mankind)
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DUAS FOR SPECIFIC PEOPLE
Specific duas for myself:
My family:
My relatives:
My friends:
My colleagues at work:
Others:
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