How do you perform Umrah step by step?

Muslim pilgrimage Umrah is optional and a form of prayer to Allah SWT. It follows the best Sunnah and teachings of Muhammad SAW. The pilgrimage to the massive House of Allah SWT can be done year round. This pilgrimage is smaller than Hajj. Still Allah SWT sees limitless merits and values in it. Any Muslim can travel for Umrah with UK Cheap Umrah packages 2024.

According to Sunnah umrah has four major milestones. You should wear Ihram before Miqat. When the Miqat approaches perform two Salah Rakahs and your Niyyah before continuing the Talbiyah. Second if possible Tawaf of the Kaaba near Maqam Ibrahim then two Salah Rakahs. Next Sai of Safa and Marwah. Shaving Halq or shaved hair Taqsir in the fourth phase lets you leave Ihram and conclude UMRAH. All four phases are described below.

Stage 1: Ihram

Ihram involves declaring intention to perform Umrah. The pilgrim must wear Ihram and execute a proper ghusl symbolizing purity. Men wear Ridaa and Izaar two white garments whereas women can wear whatever that covers their bodies even their heads. Pilgrims must make their purpose and recite Talbiyah at Meeqat.

Step-2-Tawaaf:

Pilgrims must enter Masjid al Haram with their right foot. A pilgrim can start the Tawaaf ceremony by touching the black stone Hajr e Aswad. After touching the black stone the pilgrim should kiss it right   handed. If the crowd prevents him from kissing it he can touch it with his hand and kiss it ceremoniously. Touching the Black Stone is beneficial. If the congestion prevents him from touching the stone the pilgrim should face his hand towards it and say Allah Hu Akbar.

Pilgrims can start the spiritual Tawaaf by going around the Kabah on their left. Male pilgrims must cover their right shoulder during Tawaaf Idtibaa. After being placed under the right armpit the Ridaa is carried on the left shoulder.

Males must practice Raml fast walking with short steps in the first three rounds of Tawaaf. They can walk where they usually do for the last four rounds.

After that the pilgrim prays two Rakats behind the Ibrahim Maqam. If the crowd makes it impossible the pilgrim can worship anywhere in the Masjid.

Stage 3- Sai:

The pilgrim should then do Sai. Next the pilgrim must climb Safa hill to see the Kabah. Turn to the Kabah stretch your hand and invoke Allah.

As the pilgrim descends to Marwah Hill the lads must race between green lights. Men should sprint till the second green mark then stroll normally to Marwah Hill and climb it. Continuing this procedure will finish the seventh circuit at Marwah hill.

Stage 4- Shaving haircut:

The pilgrim must cut their hair after seven circuits. Shaving or trimming hair uniformly across the head is required for men. A fingertip length haircut is advised for women. The pilgrim Umrah ends with this last activity.

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