How to Perform Umrah: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

## What is Umrah? Umrah is often called the "lesser pilgrimage" and can be performed at any time of the year. Unlike Hajj, it is not obligatory but is highly recommended (Sunnah Mu'akkadah). ## The 8 Steps of Umrah ### 1. Make Your Intention & Enter Ihram Before crossing the Miqat boundary, make your sincere intention to perform Umrah for the sake of Allah alone. Put on the Ihram garments — two white unstitched sheets for men, modest clothing for women. ### 2. Recite the Talbiyah From the moment you enter Ihram until you begin Tawaf, continuously recite the Talbiyah: "Labbayk Allahumma labbayk..." ### 3. Enter Masjid al-Haram Enter the Sacred Mosque with your right foot first, reciting the dua for entering the mosque.

### 4. First Sight of the Kaaba When the Kaaba first comes into view, stop and make dua. This is a special moment when supplications are answered. ### 5. Perform Tawaf (7 Circuits) Walk around the Kaaba 7 times in an anti-clockwise direction, beginning at the Black Stone. ### 6. Pray 2 Rakats at Maqam Ibrahim After Tawaf, pray behind Maqam Ibrahim. ### 7. Perform Sa'i (7 Walks) Walk 7 times between Safa and Marwa. ### 8. Shave or Cut Your Hair Complete your Umrah by shaving (men) or trimming your hair.