1. Ihram (State of Ritual Purity)

Ihram is the intention to enter the state of Umrah and must be done from the designated Miqat (entry point). The steps include:

1. Ghusl (Purification) and Perfume: It is recommended to perform ghusl (ritual washing) and apply perfume before Ihram.
2. Wearing Ihram Garments:
   • For men: Wear two unstitched white garments (Izar and Rida).
   • For women: Wear modest Islamic attire without covering the face or hands.
3. Intention (Niyyah) for Umrah: At Miqat, one should say:
   • "Labbayk Umrah" (Here I am, O Allah, for Umrah). (Men say it aloud, women say it silently).
4. Talbiyah (Chanting the Pilgrimage Call): Start reciting:
   • "Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka La Shareeka Laka Labbayk, Innal-Hamda Wan-Ni'mata Laka Wal-Mulk, La Shareeka Lak."
   • Continue reciting the Talbiyah until reaching Masjid Al-Haram (The Grand Mosque).

2. Entering Masjid Al-Haram & Tawaf (Circumambulation)

1. Entering the Grand Mosque:
   • Enter with the right foot and say:
     "Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik" (In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Prophet. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy).
2. Proceed to the Kaaba and Begin Tawaf:
   • Ensure you are in a state of Wudu (ablution).
   • Start at Hajr Al-Aswad (Black Stone), if possible, kiss it or touch it; otherwise, point towards it and say:
     "Bismillah Allahu Akbar" (In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest).
   • Perform seven rounds (counterclockwise) keeping the Kaaba to your left.
   • Recite supplications during Tawaf; there are no specific required Duas for each round.
   • Upon reaching Rukn Al-Yamani (Yemeni Corner), touch it if possible and recite:
     "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina adhaban-nar"
     (Our Lord, grant us good in this world and in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire).
   • After completing the seventh round, proceed to Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Abraham) and pray two Rak’ahs (units of prayer), if possible.
     • First Rak’ah: Recite Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Kafirun.
     • Second Rak’ah: Recite Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Ikhlas.

3. Sa’i (Walking between Safa and Marwa)

1. Go to Safa and Begin Sa’i:
   • Recite: "Inna as-Safa wal-Marwata min sha'a'irillah, abda'u bima bada'Allahu bihi."
     (Indeed, Safa and Marwa are among the symbols of Allah; I begin with what Allah has begun with).
   • Stand at Safa, face the Kaaba, and make Dua.
2. Walking between Safa and Marwa:
   • Walk towards Marwa, making supplications.
   • When reaching the green marker area, men should jog (women walk normally).
   • At Marwa, make Dua, then return towards Safa.
   • Repeat this process seven times (Safa to Marwa is one round, Marwa to Safa is another).

4. Shaving or Trimming Hair

1. For men: It is recommended to shave all hair, or trim an equal portion from all over the head.
2. For women: Cut about 1-2 cm from the length of the hair.

Once hair is cut, the state of Ihram ends, and all restrictions are lifted. Your Umrah is now complete!

Important Notes:

• Maintaining Wudu (Ablution) is necessary for Tawaf but not for Sa’i.
• Umrah can be performed at any time of the year, unlike Hajj, which has a specific time.
• Dua is open throughout the rituals, there are no obligatory supplications.
• Recite Talbiyah frequently until Tawaf begins.

By following these steps, you complete your Umrah according to the Sunnah. May Allah accept your Umrah and grant you blessings! 🤍