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The rites of Umrah · مناسك العمرة
Umrah has four essential rites — Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'ee and Halq — plus the blessings of Zamzam. Below is a concise, respectful reminder you can carry with you.
No particular dua is obligatory during Tawaf and Sa'ee. The duas below are from the Sunnah and the practice of the Companions — recite them, and ask Allah in your own words and your own language too.
Before crossing the Miqat — the boundary around Makkah — enter the state of Ihram: bathe, wear the two white unstitched cloths (men) or modest everyday clothing (women), pray two rak'ahs, and make the intention for Umrah.
- Coming from Madinah, the Miqat is Dhul-Hulayfa — enter Ihram before departing.
- Flying via Jeddah, the miqat is Yalamlam — most wear Ihram before boarding.
- Recite the Talbiyah often, from the Miqat until Tawaf begins.
- Avoid perfume, cutting hair or nails, hunting, and arguments.
- Already in Makkah and want another Umrah? Enter Ihram from Masjid Aisha (at-Tan'im) — the nearest miqat outside the Haram boundary — then perform Tawaf, Sa'ee and Halq.
Say it when you enter Ihram at the Miqat, then keep reciting the Talbiyah.
Optional — say it with the intention if you fear something may prevent you from completing Umrah (illness, delay, a closed road).
On reaching Makkah, perform seven counter-clockwise circuits around the Kaaba, each one beginning and ending in line with the Black Stone — kiss it if possible, gesture toward it, or raise your hand from afar.
Pause, raise your hands and ask Allah for everything you need — a blessed moment for dua.
- Men walk briskly (ramal) during the first three circuits only.
- Afterwards pray two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim — or anywhere in the Haram when crowded.
- Drink Zamzam and make dua before Sa'ee.
Face the Black Stone line and gesture toward it.
Recite it on every circuit as you walk this stretch.
After the seventh circuit recite it once, then pray two rak'ahs — Al-Kafirun in the first, Al-Ikhlas in the second.
Walk seven laps between the hills of Safa and Marwah, retracing Hajar's desperate search for water for her son Ismail. Begin at Safa and finish the seventh lap at Marwah.
Recite the verse above once, say this, then climb Safa.
Face the Kaaba, raise your hands, say it three times and make your own dua between each. Repeat at Safa after laps 2, 4 and 6.
Do exactly the same on reaching Marwah — at the end of laps 1, 3, 5 and 7 — facing the Kaaba with raised hands.
Say it while walking or jogging between the two green markers.
- Each lap is about 450 m — roughly 3.2 km in total.
- Men jog between the two green light zones, walking elsewhere.
- Dua may be made throughout, in any language.
Exit Ihram by shaving the head (halq — recommended for men) or trimming at least an inch across the whole head (taqsir). Women cut a fingertip's length of hair. All restrictions are lifted — your Umrah is complete.
- Barbershops with fresh blades surround both Harams.
- Finish with gratitude — Alhamdulillah — and dua of acceptance.
Make it with gratitude after Halq or Taqsir.
Before leaving the Haram, drink your fill of Zamzam — the well Allah brought forth for Hajar and Ismail — and sit quietly in dua, asking Allah to accept your Umrah and forgive you.
- Chilled Zamzam dispensers and courtyards are found throughout the Haram.
- Make dua for family, the Ummah, and forgiveness — it is readily answered here.
Face the Qiblah, say Bismillah, drink in three breaths and ask Allah for what you need.
More duas for the journey
On boarding the plane, the train or any vehicle.
Step in with your right foot.
Step out with your left foot.
Stand before the Prophet's grave with a low voice and respect, then move on to greet his two companions.
In Madinah
- A prayer in the Prophet's Mosque is rewarded like 1,000 prayers elsewhere.
- Visit the Rawdah — a garden from the gardens of Paradise (book a free permit on the Nusuk app).
- Send abundant salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, and greet him and his two companions with respect and moderation.
- Pray at Masjid Quba — the reward of an Umrah — and visit Uhud and Masjid al-Qiblatayn.
In Makkah
- Voluntary Tawaf is the best form of worship in the Haram — perform it whenever you can.
- Look for the green light line marking the start of each circuit at the Black Stone corner.
- Visit Jabal al-Noor (Cave of Hira), the Kiswa exhibition and the Makkah museums on a rest day.
- The upper floors and courtyards are quieter and cooler for long dua and recitation.
Practical tips
Permits first. Check current visa and Nusuk app requirements before you fly — rules and permits change.
Book the Haramain train early — seats sell out quickly in peak seasons.
Carry a refillable bottle — chilled Zamzam dispensers are everywhere in the Harams.
Arrive 20–30 minutes before each prayer — crowds build fast, especially for Jumu'ah.
Save your hotel's location offline — the Haram district looks different from every gate.
Power bank and long cable — outlets in the courtyards are scarce.
Comfort beats style — soft sandals for marble floors, light layers for cold AC nights.
Cards work almost everywhere — keep a little cash for small vendors and tipping.
This guide is a simplified reminder, not a legal ruling — follow the fiqh of your school or scholar for details, and verify current travel requirements before departure.