Umrah Steps

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STEP 01

Due to the absence of direct flights between Srinagar and Jeddah, Kashmiri Umrah pilgrims are required to wear Ihram at designated airports including Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, or Mumbai. Upon donning Ihram, pilgrims should intend to enter the Ihram state, separate from Umrah, and thus Umrah restrictions are not yet implemented.

STEP 02

While traveling from Designated airport, the Miqaat (Yalamlam/Taiff) is passed, and the airline, along with the Umrah guide, will announce it. At Miqat Yalamlam/Taiff make the intention of Umrah by saying: Umrah Niyat: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ عُمْرَةً Translation: O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah. Then, recite the Talbiyah three times: Dua: لَبَّيْكَ اللهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ – لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ – إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ – لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ Translation: At Your service, Allah, at Your service. You have no partner. Truly all praise, favor, and sovereignty are Yours. After this, you are in a state of Umrah until it is completed.

STEP 03

Tawaaf means circling the Kaaba seven times, starting and ending at the Black Stone (Al-Ḥajaru Al-Aswad). While doing Tawaaf, place Ihram under your right arm. Out of the seven circuits, three should be done in Rammal (walking fast).

STEP 04

After Tawaaf, cover your right arm with the Ihram and pray two rakats of namaz facing Maqam Ibrahim.

STEP 05

After praying, drink plenty of Zamzam water, preferably the regular, not cold, to avoid falling ill.

STEP 06

Sa’ee starts from Safa. You will walk between Safa and Marwa seven times, as mentioned by the signs there.

STEP 07

In the green area during Sa’ee, men must walk fast, while women walk normally. This process should be followed for all seven rounds.

STEP 08

The walk ends at Marwa. Now, the only step left is performing Halaq.

STEP 09

Halaq, or shaving the head, is mandatory for men, symbolizing the end of Umrah. Women must cut a small portion of their hair, equivalent to a fingertip, to complete the spiritual journey. These are the steps to perform Umrah. Afterward, you will be taken to visit Ziyarats in Makkah and Madina as per your travel package.