Umrah Guide

1. Spiritual Preparation

• Make sincere intention (Niyyah).
• Pray two raka'at and ask Allah for ease.
• Read Surah Yaseen and Surah Al-Fath before journey.
• Seek forgiveness from family & friends.
• Write a short list of personal duas.

2. Travel Preparation

• Valid passport (6+ months).
• Umrah visa approval.
• Hotel & transport confirmations.
• Zamzam-safe container for return.
• Currency (Saudi Riyal).

3. What to Pack

• Ihram cloth (men).
• Loose, modest clothing (women).
• Tasbih, prayer mat, small Quran.
• Unscented soap, shampoo, wipes.
• Comfortable walking slippers.

Men

• Wear two unstitched white sheets.
• No covering the head.
• No stitched clothing.
• No perfume or scented items.

Women

• Wear modest Islamic clothing.
• No face covering (niqab).
• No gloves.
• No perfume or scented items.

1. Entering Ihram

Perform ghusl, pray two raka'at, and recite Talbiyah continuously:

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk...”

2. Arriving at Masjid al-Haram

Enter with right foot and recite the dua for entering the mosque.

3. Tawaf (7 Circuits)

• Begin at Hajar al-Aswad.
• Say "Bismillah Allahu Akbar".
• Walk anti-clockwise seven times.
• Make dua and dhikr while walking.

4. Two Raka'at at Maqam Ibrahim

Pray two raka'at, then drink Zamzam water.

5. Sa’i Between Safa & Marwah

Walk seven rounds remembering the faith of Hajar (AS):

• Safa → Marwah is one.
• Marwah → Safa is two.
• Men may jog between the green lights.

6. Cutting or Shaving Hair

• Men: Shaving head is best (or trim).
• Women: Trim a fingertip length.

• Taking photos excessively inside the Haram.
• Pushing or rushing during Tawaf.
• Wearing perfume during Ihram.
• Covering face (for men) or wearing niqab (for women).

• Dua for forgiveness of parents.
• Dua for Rizq and halal livelihood.
• Dua for protection from trials.
• Dua for acceptance of Umrah.
• Dua for entire Muslim Ummah.