Umrah Guide: Essential Travel Duas & Guidelines To Perform Umrah

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْك

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah."

Every muslim dreams of performing umrah or hajj once in a lifetime. They save their income to fulfill their reason. Muslims around the world perform umrah even though they know it’s a non-mandatory pilgrimage. Although it is non-obligatory, it is still one of the most famous rituals. You can perform once a year. I heard that December is a good time for cheap umrah packages, and next year's journey is suited for everybody.

History of Umrah According to Islam

As for guide, we definitely need to know the history of umrah. According to the history of Islam, it is connected to Prophet Ibrahim A.S. The roots are still connected as our beloved Prophet Muhammad (صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ).

"اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ ❁ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ"

“O Allah, send Your favor upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent favor upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed praiseworthy, glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed praiseworthy, glorious.”

Durood-e-Ibrahimi (Salawat al-Ibrahimiyyah)

Prophet Ibrahim A.S and The Kaaba:

Prophet Ibrahim A.S is also known as Khalil Allah. The focal point of Hajj and Umrah is the Kaaba. As we pray in the direction of the Kaaba. It was built by Prophet Ibrahim A.S and his sons. Prophet Ismail is known for pure house worship, and He was dedicated to God.

The Origin of Sai

The origin of Sai is known as walking or running between the hills of SAFAR and MARWAH. This was done by Amma Hajar(Hagar) when Prophet Ismail needed water, also known as ZamZam. After walking seven times, Prophet Ismail drank ZamZam water.

 إِنَّ ٱلصَّفَا وَٱلْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ ٱلْبَيْتَ أَوِ ٱعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًۭا فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ

“Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. Hence, whosoever performs Hajj or Umrah at the holy Kaabah can safely walk between them without fearing any sin. And Allah Knows and Appreciates him who does any good with a willing heart.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158)

Before Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّم (Pre Islamic History)

In pre-Islamic history, umrah was still performed as an Islamic ritual. Although people forgot to perform it accurately. They include idols and worship them. They also put idols in the Kaaba.

After Islam, the rituals were cited correctly.

Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 AH / 628 CE)

After Islam, Prophet Muhammad signed a treaty for the umrah. The treaty is known as Hudabiyyah, and that year, no umrah was performed. The agreement was to perform umrah for three days next year.

Umrat al-Qada (The Fulfilled Umrah) (7 AH / 629 CE)

The next year, Muslims performed Umrah(7 AH) and identified it as a Fulfilled Umrah (Umrat Al Qada). All the idols and pagans were removed from the kaaba. A pure recitation was again introduced to worship the Almighty.

Difference between Hajj & Umrah

After the Treaty of Hudabiyyah, 9 AH, Muslims conquered Mecca and removed all idols and pagans that were present in the Kaaba. After victory, non-Muslims were forgiven by Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّم. Every year, people from all around the world book umrah packages from the UK.

What are the steps to perform Umrah?

When performing Umrah, you need to read and understand the steps to perform Umrah. The steps are crucial, so you must read and understand them carefully.

Entering ihram

Ilhram is a ritual state of sanctity before entering and reaching the boundaries of Haram (known as Miqat).

Preparation

After that, we need to clean our bodies (Ghusal), trim nails, and spray attar on ourselves. The reason is to clean our physical structure.

Attire

●        Men: will wear clothes (one around the waist and the other around the shoulder). The head must remain uncovered.

●     Women: while women can wear any clothes that define Islamic culture, only the face and hands can be uncovered.

Intention

Intention, also called Niyyah, is formally seeking yourself to the Lord.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّيْ

"O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah, so make it easy for me and accept it from me."

Tabliyah

After Niyyah, you need to speak directly and intentionally. Men can speak loudly, and women can speak softly. We need to recite these words till we reach the Kaaba and start tawaf.

Labbayka Allāhumma Labbayk... (Here I am, O Allah, here I am...)

Tawaf

●        Performing tawaf means circulating counter-clockwise seven times. After that, you should enter Masjid AL haram with your right foot and recite a dua.

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

(Allahumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik)

"O Allah, open for me the doors of Your Mercy."

●     After entering and reciting the dua in Masjid Al Haram, you should move towards the corner of the Black Stone ( also known as Al-Hajar al-Aswad). This point is where our Tawaf started. .

●        Face the black stone and say this dua. You can touch it or face towards the stone.

"Bismillahi Wallahu Akbar" (In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest)

Complete Seven circuits

Dua is not compulsory. You can recite Quran verses and also a sincere dua for your personal life. It is also traditional to recite between Rukn al-Yamani and Black Stone, two corners and recite,

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِيْ الدُنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِيْ الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَار

“Lord, grant us good in this life and good in the hereafter and save us from the punishment of the fire.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 1892)

Completion

After reciting, your Tawaf is completed. It means at the end of the seventh circuit.

Prayer And Duas

After Tawaf, perform two Rakats at the station of Ibrahim (Maqam e Ibrahim). You can pray and read dua’s anywhere at the mosque if it is not crowded.You can also visit Dua for travel to read all dua’s for Umrah.

Zamzam

At the end, drink ZamZam water, and pray a dua for its blessing.

Is this your first time performing Umrah?

بسم الله توكلت على الله، ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله

I begin with the Name of Allah; I trust in Allah; there is no altering of conditions but by the Power of Allah.”

Riyad as-Salihin 83

Well, if this is your first time, you can complete all the steps mentioned above. Those steps are necessary to perform. Without those steps, your umrah is incomplete.

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How much time to perform Umrah?

To be honest, it depends on the month you are visiting. If you are visiting during the winter seasons. It will probably be less crowded. Having said that, visiting during summer holidays is one of the busiest times of the year. But let's not forget the months of Ramadan. Ramadan is known as the best time to perform umrah.

Entering Haram: 1 Hour

Tawaf: 45 to 1.5 Hour
Sai Lap: 45 to 1.5 Hour

Tahalul: 15 min to 30 min

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What are the conditions to perform Umrah?

There are various ways to perform umrah. At the same time, we also have the condition to perform umrah.  These are the following conditions.

●        You should be a Muslim.

●        You need to be mature enough to perform umrah.

●        You should not be enslaved.

●        If you are financially stable or physically fit, then you should perform umrah.

●     For women, you only need to be a Mahram to perform it.

Can we perform Umrah for related relatives?

Yes. Islam allows us to perform for our relatives. Well, there are certain conditions to perform umrah for them. Umrah can only be performed for the deceased relatives.

Conditions For Relatives

●        Passed Away

●        Adult Muslim

●        Intention to Perform.

●        Permanently incapacitated

●        Old Age

●        Physical Disability

Conditions For You

●        Your Intentions should be pure.

●        You should have done one umrah before.

●        This is a Voluntary Act for you to attain God's Blessing.

What things need to be avoided during and before umrah?

Performing Umrah is not a piece of cake. If you have started or made a decision. Then you need to avoid these things. These things are mentioned here

Before Umrah

●        Avoid excessiveness

●        Avoid Unresolved Conflicts

●        Avoid Overpackaging

After Umrah

●        Grooming

●        Clothing Men

●        Clothing Women

●        Avoid Hunting

●        Avoid Intimacy

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Maximize Your Days: Beyond the Umrah Rituals

If you still have time, you can continue your spiritual journey with the famous places in Medina and Mecca. These places are famous for Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ and his relatives, including companions.

 In Mecca

●        Jabal AL Nour

●        Jabal Thawr

●        Jannat ul Muala

●        Plain of Arafat

●        Muzdalifah and Mina

●        Masjid Jinn

In Medina

●        Masjid Al Nabwi

●        Jannat Al Baqi

●        Masjid al-Qiblatain

●        Jabal Uhud

●        Masjid al-Khandaq

Closure

In the end, it's all about having the best spiritual pilgrimage of your life. For that, you need to fulfill all the steps mentioned above. Also, you need to be mentally and emotionally aware of the umrah condition. At the same time, you need to travel safely. Hajj Umrah 4 U is one of the best service agencies that offer cheap packages to travel from the UK. Feel free to visit them.

FAQ’s

What is the significance of performing Umrah?

Performing umrah means clearing your inner soul and outer body with all sins. You are ready for the afterlife and always put God’s Almighty  before every decision.

What is Umrah?

Umrah is an Islamic ritual performed in Kaaba, Saudi Arabia. The ritual starts from Prophet Ibrahim A.S and muslims seek forgiveness from Allah.

How Long Does it Take to Complete Umrah?

It takes 2 to 4 hours to complete umrah. The timing is dependent on months and crowds.

What Do You Recite during Umrah?

You can recite Talbiyah

لَبَّيْكَ ٱللَّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ ٱلْحَمْدَ وَٱلنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَٱلْمُلْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner”

Who is eligible to perform Umrah ?

You should be a Muslim. You also need to be mature enough to perform umrah. You should not be enslaved. If you are financially stable or physically fit, then you should perform umrah. For women, you only need to be a Mahram to perform it.

How is Umrah different from Hajj ?

Umrah can be completed in a few hours; Hajj pilgrimages take 5 to 6 days. Umrah can be performed any month except during Hajj. The month is specially conducted for Hajj pilgrims. Umrah is Sunnah, and Hajj is Compulsory(Fard).

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