Overview
ʿUmrah consists of ihrām, ṭawāf (7 circuits), two rakʿahs, saʿy between Ṣafā-Marwah (7 laps), then ḥalq/taqṣīr (shave/trim).
Step-by-Step
- Miqat & Ihrām: Before crossing miqāt, perform ghusl, men wear two white cloths (women wear normal modest clothing). Make niyyah for ʿUmrah and recite Talbiyah:
“Labbayka Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, inna-l-ḥamda wan-niʿmata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.” - Enter Masjid al-Ḥarām: Right foot first; say the masjid duʿāʾ.
- Ṭawāf (7 circuits): Begin at al-Ḥajar al-Aswad; keep Kaʿbah to your left; proceed counter-clockwise 7 times. For men: idṭibāʿ and raml (first 3 circuits) if not overly crowded.
- Two Rakʿahs: After ṭawāf, pray 2 rakʿahs behind Maqām Ibrāhīm (or anywhere available).
- Saʿy (Ṣafā → Marwah): 7 laps starting at Ṣafā; walk briskly between green markers (men). Recite duʿāʾ and dhikr throughout.
- Ḥalq/Taqṣīr: Men: shave (preferable) or trim all around; Women: trim a fingertip’s length from the end of their hair.
- Exit Ihrām: Ihrām ends after hair is cut. ʿUmrah complete.
Suggested Duʿāʾ & Dhikr
At ṭawāf start: “Bismillāhi Allāhu Akbar” (upon facing the Black Stone, if possible).
Between Rukn Yamānī and Ḥajar: “Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah wa qinā ʿadhāban-nār.”