The Rites of Umrah: Step-by-Step Guide
Umrah Rites — Umrah consists of four fundamental rites, to which the traditional visit to Medina is added. This guide presents each step with its conditions, duas and practical tips.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
The 4 Mandatory Rites of Umrah
1. Ihram — Entering the State of Sanctification
Ihram is both a spiritual state and a dress code. For men: two pieces of unsewn white cloth. For women: modest clothing covering the whole body except the face and hands. Entering ihram is done at the Miqat, accompanied by the Niyyah (intention) and the Talbiyah.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
2. Tawaf — The 7 Circuits Around the Kaaba
Tawaf consists of performing 7 circumambulations around the Kaaba counterclockwise, starting from the Black Stone. Each circuit begins and ends at Al-Hajar Al-Aswad. The 2 rak’ahs prayer behind the Maqam Ibrahim concludes Tawaf.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
3. Sa’i — Between Safa and Marwa
Sa’i commemorates Hajar’s run between Safa and Marwa in search of water for her son Ishmael. 7 round-trips, starting from Safa. Today, the walk is done in the covered and air-conditioned corridor of the Mas’a.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
4. Tahallul — Exiting the Ihram State
Tahallul marks the end of Umrah with a complete shave (men) or cutting a strand of hair (women). After Tahallul, all ihram restrictions are lifted.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
The Visit to Medina
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Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
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Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
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Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
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Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.
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Although not mandatory for Umrah, visiting Masjid An-Nabawi and the Rawdah is a strongly recommended Sunna.