1) Preparation Before You Travel

• Obtain your Umrah visa through an approved travel agency.
• Ensure required vaccinations and carry your health certificate.
• Book flights and accommodation, keep copies (digital + printed) of all documents.
• Pack essentials: Ihram, slippers, lightweight prayer mat, basic medicines, power bank.

2) Wearing Ihram

Before crossing the Miqat, enter the state of Ihram.

• Men: Two white unstitched sheets.
• Women: Normal modest clothing meeting Shari’ah guidelines.
• Make intention (niyyah) and say: “Labbaika Allahumma ‘Umrah.”
• Recite Talbiyah frequently: “Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk…”

3) Tawaf (Circumambulation)

1. Enter Masjid Al-Haram calmly, proceed to the Ka‘bah.
2. Begin at the Black Stone (if possible), then circle anti-clockwise 7 times.
3. Make du‘a, dhikr, and recite Qur’an as you walk.
4. After Tawaf, pray two rak‘ahs if possible.

4) Sa’i (Safa–Marwah)

1. Proceed to Safa, make du‘a facing the Ka‘bah.
2. Walk between Safa and Marwah 7 times (Safa→Marwah counts as 1).
3. Men jog lightly in the marked green area; women walk normally.

5) Tahallul (Hair)

• Men: Shave (recommended) or trim hair all around.
• Women: Snip ~1 inch (2–3 cm) from the end of the hair.

Your Umrah is now complete, Alhamdulillah.