Umrah guide · Rihla Travel

Step 1

Ihram

Before the miqat, make ghusl, wear the two white cloths (men) or modest clothing (women), make the intention for Umrah and begin the Talbiyah.

Dua

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. All praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.

Good to know: Avoid perfume, cutting hair or nails once in ihram.

Step 2

Circle the Kaaba seven times, beginning at the Black Stone line with the Kaaba on your left. Tap the counter after each circuit.

Dua

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Good to know: Men uncover the right shoulder (idtiba) during Tawaf.

Step 3

Walk seven times between Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and finishing at Marwah. Safa to Marwah counts as one lap.

Dua

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

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

Good to know: Men walk briskly between the green lights.

Step 4

Men shave the head or shorten the hair; women cut a fingertip length. Your Umrah is complete.

Dua

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ

All praise is for Allah.

Good to know: After Halq or Taqsir the restrictions of ihram end.