Umrah

About Umrah!

Umrah is performed at Masjid al-Haram that is located in Makkah, the holiest city for Muslims that hosts the Holy Ka’aba (the Sacred Home of God). The city is located in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. One of the most common queries is ‘how to perform Umrah?’, so here are some steps that you must follow. When you reach Masjid al-Haram in the state of Ihram, announce your arrival by reciting Talbiyah (a statement stating the oneness of God) while walking toward the Holy Ka’abah. Then, circle the Ka’abah seven times in an anti-clockwise direction while engaging in deep prayer. Starting from the respectable Black Stone placed at the eastern corner of the Ka’abah, each circle should last for around 20 minutes if it’s not too crowded. If the area is packed with pilgrims, you’ll need to perform the circles on the top floor of the Masjid. Once you’re done with the circles, move on to Maqam-e-Ibrahim, where you can pray and recite verses from the Holy Quran. Right after this practice, walk to the Holy well of Zamzam, the sacred water. Next, head to Mount Safa and Mount Marwa to perform Sa’i. This step involves walking back and forth between the two hills seven times. This is a necessary practice. After completing Sa’i, you must undergo Taqsir, the obligation to shorten one’s hair, which marks the completion of Umrah. After this step, you’re no longer required to adhere to the restrictions of Ihram