Umrah,
one step at a time.
A clear path through a sacred journey. Prepare with care, understand each rite, and keep the right words close to your heart.
Follow the journey.
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01Preparation
Begin with a sincere intention, personal cleanliness, and the clothing you will need for Ihram.
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02Miqat & intention
Your route determines your Miqat. Prepare early and enter Ihram before you cross it.
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03Talbiyah & Ihram
Repeat the Talbiyah from the beginning of Ihram until you begin the Tawaf of Umrah.
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04Entering the Haram
Approach Masjid al-Haram with humility. Remember its sanctity and prepare for Tawaf.
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05Tawaf
Begin opposite the Black Stone and complete seven circuits with the Kaaba on your left.
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06Prayer & Zamzam
After Tawaf, pray two rak‘ahs in a suitable place, then drink Zamzam and make du‘a.
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07Sa‘i
Begin at Safa after Tawaf. Complete seven one-way journeys and finish at Marwah.
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08Hair & completion
After completing Sa‘i, men shave or shorten the hair and women trim the ends of their hair.
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A calmer journey.
Keep the essentials together. This checklist follows the travel reminders in the Qafila guide, page 55.
Let the words reach
your heart.
Find the Talbiyah and prayers used along the way, with meanings and reading help. Explore the book’s personal supplications in their own section.
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