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Preparing for Umrah
1. Intention (Niyyah)
Before start the Umrah, a pilgrim must have a intention to perform umrah for the sake of Allah.
Arabic Dua for Intention: اللهم إني أريد العمرة فيسرها لي وتقبلها مني
2. Necessary Documents
- Valid passport
- Umrah visa
- Flight tickets
- Accommodation details
- Vaccination certificates (as per Saudi regulations)
3. Packing Essentials
- Ihram (two white seamless garments for men; modest attire for women)
- Comfortable footwear
- Prayer mat
- Personal hygiene items
- Copy of the Quran & Duas
- Portable phone charger
Entering the State of Ihram
1. Where to Enter Ihram
Ihram must be worn at a designated Miqat (boundary) before entering Makkah.
2. How to Enter Ihram
- Perform Ghusl (ritual purification)
- Wear Ihram attire
- Pray two Rakats of Salah
- Recite Talbiyah:
Arabic: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
- Avoid prohibited acts in Ihram, such as cutting hair, using perfume, or engaging in disputes.
Performing Umrah
1. Tawaf (Circumambulation of the Kaaba)
- Upon reaching Masjid Al-Haram, make your way to the Kaaba.
- Begin Tawaf from the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad).
- Complete seven anti-clockwise circuits around the Kaaba.
- Recite prayers and supplications during Tawaf.
Dua while touching Hajr-e-Aswad: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
- After completing Tawaf, perform Salah behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim.
2. Sa’i (Walking between Safa and Marwah)
- Proceed to Safa and recite the prescribed dua:
Arabic: إِنَّ ٱلصَّفَا وَٱلْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ ٱللَّهِ فَمَنْ حَجَّ ٱلْبَيْتَ أَوِ ٱعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ
- Walk briskly between Safa and Marwah seven times.
- Pray and make supplications at each end.
3. Halq or Taqsir (Shaving or Trimming Hair)
- Men: Shave (Halq) or trim hair (Taqsir).
- Women: Trim a small portion of hair.
- After this step, Ihram is lifted, and Umrah is complete.
Important Duas and Sunnah Acts
- Dua for Tawaf:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عَفْوًا وَعَافِيَةً فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ
- Dua at Maqam-e-Ibrahim: Pray two Rakats and recite Surah Al-Kafirun & Surah Al-Ikhlas.
- Drinking Zamzam Water: Drink Zamzam while making a heartfelt dua:
Arabic: اللهم إني أسألك علماً نافعاً ورزقاً واسعاً وشفاءً من كل داء
- Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi): If traveling to Madinah, visit Riyaz-ul-Jannah and offer prayers.
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