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The Minor Pilgrimage

How to Perform Umrah

Umrah consists of four core pillars: The intention in the state of Ihram, Tawaf around the Kaaba, Sa'i between Safa and Marwah, and finally shaving or clipping the hair.

Preparation

Ihram & Intention (Meeqaat)

Before crossing the boundary (Meeqaat), perform Ghusl (ritual bath), put on the two pieces of white cloth for men (Ihram garments), and make the formal intention to perform Umrah.

The Intention (Niyyah):

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ عُمْرَةً

"Labbayk Allahumma 'Umratan"

"O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah."

Arrival

Entering Al Masjid Al Haram

Enter the Sacred Mosque with your right foot first, maintaining humility and reverence. Men should begin reciting the Talbiyah loudly, while women recite quietly.

Dua upon entering the Mosque:

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

"Allahumma ftah lee abwaaba rahmatik"

"O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me."

Pillar 1

Tawaf (Circumambulation)

Circle the Kaaba seven times counter-clockwise, beginning at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). Men must bare their right shoulder (Idtiba) and walk briskly (Raml) for the first three rounds.

Between Yemeni Corner & Black Stone:

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

"Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar"

"Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."

Sunnah

Maqam Ibrahim & Zamzam

After Tawaf, cover your right shoulder, proceed to Maqam Ibrahim, and pray two short Rakahs. Afterwards, drink deeply from the blessed Zamzam water and pour some over your head.

Quranic Verse at Maqam Ibrahim:

وَاتَّخِذُوا مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلًّى

"Wattakhithoo min maqaami Ibraaheema musalla"

"And take the station of Abraham as a place of prayer."

Pillar 2

Sa'i (Safa and Marwah)

Walk seven laps between the hills of Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah. Men should jog between the green lights.

Approaching Safa for the first time:

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

"Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min sha'aa'irillaah"

"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are from the signs of Allah."

Conclusion

Halq or Taqsir (Haircut)

Upon completing Sa'i at Marwah, men must shave their entire head (Halq) or trim the hair evenly (Taqsir). Women gather their hair and cut a fingertip's length.

Umrah successfully completed!

All Ihram restrictions are now lifted.

The Ultimate Proclamation

The Talbiyah

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ

"Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayk, La Shareek Laka, Labbayk. Innal Hamdah, Wan Nematah, Laka wal Mulk, La Shareek Laka"

"Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner."

The Major Pilgrimage

How to Perform Hajj

The steps mapped below diagram Hajj al-Tamattu', the most common and recommended form of Hajj where the pilgrim performs Umrah first, exits Ihram, and re-enters Ihram for Hajj on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah.

8th Dhul Hijjah

Ihram & Journey to Mina (Tarwiyah)

Enter into the state of Ihram specifically for Hajj from your hotel in Makkah. Recite the Talbiyah extensively. Proceed to Mina (the city of tents) before Dhuhr prayer and stay overnight, performing the five daily prayers there shortened but not combined.

9th Dhul Hijjah

The Day of Arafah

After sunrise, head to the plains of Mount Arafah. This is the pinnacle of Hajj. Spend the day in intense supplication, standing in humility, and seeking forgiveness until sunset.

The best dua on the Day of Arafah:

لا إِلَهَ إِلا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

"Laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in qadeer"

Night of 9th Dhul Hijjah

Muzdalifah

After sunset, travel directly to Muzdalifah without praying Maghrib at Arafah. Pray Maghrib and Isha combined in Muzdalifah. Collect pebbles (usually 49 or 70) for the stoning ritual (Rami). Rest and sleep under the open sky.

10th Dhul Hijjah

Eid, Rami, Qurbani & Halq

Return to Mina after Fajr. Stone only the largest pillar (Jamarat Al-Aqabah) with 7 pebbles. Then, the animal sacrifice (Qurbani) is performed. Finally, men shave/trim hair. You are now partially out of Ihram (First Tahallul).

Recite with each pebble thrown:

اللّٰهُ أَكْبَر

"Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest)

10th Dhul Hijjah

Tawaf Al-Ifadah & Sa'i

Travel to Makkah to perform the obligatory Hajj Tawaf (Tawaf Al-Ifadah) around the Kaaba, followed by Sa'i. Afterwards, all Ihram restrictions are completely lifted (Second Tahallul). Return to Mina.

11th, 12th, (13th) Dhul Hijjah

Ayyam at-Tashreeq & Stoning

Stay in Mina for the Days of Tashreeq. Each afternoon after Dhuhr, stone all three Jamarat (small, medium, then large) with 7 pebbles each, starting from the smallest. You may leave Mina on the 12th before sunset, or stay until the 13th.

Final Act

Tawaf Al-Wida (Farewell Tawaf)

Before leaving Makkah to return to your home country, perform the final Farewell Tawaf around the Kaaba. This is the last obligatory act of Hajj.

Hajj Mabrur completed!

May Allah accept your pilgrimage.