Complete Umrah Guide: Step-by-Step on how to make Umrah

Summary

This video provides a simplified guide to performing Umrah, outlining its key steps from start to finish. It covers preparation (Ihram), including the proper clothing and intention; the Tawaf, where you circle the Kaaba seven times while making Dua; the Sa'i, where you walk between Safa and Marwa while reciting prayers; and finally, the act of shaving or trimming the hair to complete the Umrah. The video emphasizes following the Sunnah and highlights common mistakes to avoid. With clear and concise instructions, it ensures a smooth and meaningful Umrah experience for viewers.

Takeaways

• 😀 **Prepare for Ihram**: Men should wear two white garments, and women should wear modest attire, avoiding face coverings and gloves.
• 😀 **Intention (Niyyah)**: Make the intention for Umrah, either for yourself or on behalf of someone else, before entering the state of Ihram.
• 😀 **Talbiyah Chant**: Repeatedly say the Talbiyah on your way to the Masjid al-Haram. Men should say it out loud, and women quietly.
• 😀 **Entering Masjid al-Haram**: Upon arrival, recite the prescribed Dua for entering the Masjid and enter with the right foot.
• 😀 **Tawaf (Circumambulating the Kaaba)**: Perform Tawaf seven times around the Kaaba, starting at the Black Stone and reciting “Bismillah Allahu Akbar” the first time and “Allahu Akbar” for the subsequent rounds.
• 😀 **Purity (Wudu)**: Ensure you are in a state of Wudu during Tawaf. If it breaks, restart Tawaf from the beginning after performing Wudu.
• 😀 **Praying Behind Maqam Ibrahim**: After completing Tawaf, pray two Rak'ahs behind the Maqam Ibrahim, which is located near the Kaaba.
• 😀 **Sa’i (Walking Between Safa and Marwa)**: Walk seven times between the Safa and Marwa mountains, reciting specific supplications during the process.
• 😀 **Running Between Green Lights**: Men are encouraged to run between the green lights when walking between Safa and Marwa, while women should walk at a normal pace.
• 😀 **Cutting Hair (Tahallul)**: For men, it is recommended to shave their heads, while women should trim a portion of their hair (about the size of a thumbnail).
• 😀 **Completion of Umrah**: After cutting or trimming the hair, Umrah is complete, and there is no recommended prayer to follow the Sa’i.

Q & A

What are the four main segments of performing Umrah?

The four main segments of performing Umrah are: 1) Putting on Ihram, 2) Performing Tawaf (circling the Kaaba), 3) Going between the two small mountains (Safa and Marwa), and 4) Cutting or trimming the hair.

What is the significance of Ihram in Umrah?

Ihram is the sacred state that a person enters before performing Umrah. For men, it involves wearing two white garments, while women wear modest clothing that does not cover their face or hands. Entering Ihram makes certain actions, like cutting nails, wearing perfume, and engaging in marital relations, forbidden (Haram).

What should men and women wear during Ihram?

Men must wear two white garments, one for the top and one for the bottom, without any additional clothing underneath. Women can wear modest clothing that covers the body but should not wear face coverings like the niqab or gloves.

What is the correct intention (niyyah) to make when entering Ihram?

The intention (niyyah) should be to perform Umrah. If doing it for someone else, you should say, 'I perform Umrah on behalf of [name].'

When should you recite the Talbiyah during Umrah?

You should recite the Talbiyah (a prayer expressing devotion to Allah) after entering Ihram and continue reciting it until you reach the Masjid al-Haram. Men should say it aloud, while women should say it softly.

What is the correct way to perform Tawaf around the Kaaba?

When performing Tawaf, you should begin at the Black Stone, raise your right hand once, and say 'Bismillah Allahu Akbar' on the first round, and 'Allahu Akbar' for the subsequent rounds. Men should keep their right shoulder uncovered and walk with haste for the first three rounds.

What should you do if your Wudu (ablution) breaks during Tawaf?

If your Wudu breaks during Tawaf, you must stop, perform Wudu again, and restart Tawaf from the beginning.

What is the significance of the area between the Black Stone and the door of the Kaaba?

The area between the Black Stone and the door of the Kaaba is known as al-Multazam. It is a place where supplications (Dua) are said to be accepted.

What is the procedure for performing Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwa)?

When performing Sa’i, you start at Safa, face the Kaaba, and recite a specific Dua. You then walk to Marwa, and upon reaching it, you recite the same Dua. This is repeated seven times, counting one round from Safa to Marwa and another from Marwa to Safa.

What is the correct way for men and women to perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwa?

For men, it is recommended to run between the two green lights during Sa’i. Women should walk as usual. Wearing sandals or slides is allowed, and it is not considered Sunnah to wear or not wear them.

What is the final stage of Umrah?

The final stage of Umrah is cutting or shaving the hair. Men are encouraged to shave their heads completely, while women cut a small portion of their hair, approximately the size of a thumbnail.