A Step-by-Step Guide to the Rituals of Umrah

Tawaf: A Journey Around Kaaba

Reach the Masjid al-Haram with wudu and stop reciting the Talbiya. Begin your Tawaf from the corner of Hajar al-Aswad. Touch Hajar al-Aswad and say Allahu Akber, if touching is not feasible, do Istelaam and begin to circumambulate around the Kaaba seven times.

During Tawaf, men have to adopt Idteba (uncover the right shoulder), and in the first three rounds, males have to do Ramal (walk briskly).

Note that Ramal and Iteba are only for men and not for women.

Between Hajar al-Aswad and Rukn Yamini, pray:

”Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah wa fi‘l-ākhirati ḥasanah wa qinā `adhāban-nār.

After Tawaf, pray two rak’ahs near Maqame Ibrahim and drink Zam Zam. And then move to the Multazam. Pour your heart at Multazam. (A place of divine connection, where supplications are met with the mercy of Allah [SWT] ).

Sa’i: Ritual of Devotion

To perform Sa’i, let us proceed to the hills of Safa and Marwah. As soon as you reach the hills of Safa, turn your face towards Kabah, raise your hands in dua, and recite the following dua:

Inna assafa walmarwata min shaAAa-iri Allahi faman hajja albayta awe'-tamara fala junaha AAalayhi ay-yattawwafa bihima waman tatawwaAAa khayran fa-inna Allaha shakirun AAaleem.

The above dua you have to recite when you reach the hills of Marwah also.

Begin your first round of Sa’i at the hill of Safa. Then, go to Marwah for the second round. Repeat this journey back and forth seven times. During Sa’i recites any dua or adhkar. In between the green lights, men are required to walk fast or jog, whereas women can walk slowly.

This act honors Hajar’s urgent search for water for her son Ismail (AS). Performing Sa’i shows faith and trust in Allah (SWT).

Complete Umrah with Taqsir/Halaqa

On completing Sai:

Men are required to shave or trim their hair short from all parts of the head.As per

Sunnah, shaving is more preferable than trimming. Women should trim their hair to a length equivalent to the width of a finger.

After completing the Umrah rituals, you will be free from Ihram's restrictions. Carry the blessings of Umrah in your heart, and may they guide you on your life's path.

Conclusion

Every Umrah ritual ties you to a legacy. The Hill of Safa, Hajar al Aswad, and Maqam Ibrahim aren’t just places—they’re portals to history. To facilitate your Umrah learn all the steps for Umrah from a credible Umrah guide.

You’re part of something eternal. Performing all the rituals and reciting the Talbiyah connects you to every pilgrim.

Hope Umrah Guide helped you to know the steps for Umrah from the state of Ihram to perform Umrah peacefully.

Wishing you a safe journey.

FAQs

Q1: What is the difference between Idteba and Ramal during Tawaf, and who must perform them?

A: Idteba refers to uncovering the right shoulder by draping the Ihram garment under the right armpit. Ramal means walking briskly during the first three circuits of Tawaf. Both are Sunnah acts for men only and are not required for women.

Q2: Why do men walk fast between the green lights during Sa’i?

A: The green lights mark the area where Hajar (AS) ran desperately in search of water for her son Ismail (AS). Men jog or walk briskly and women walk normally here to commemorate her struggle.

Q3: Is shaving the head mandatory for men after completing Sa’i, or is trimming sufficient?

A: Trimming the hair short is sufficient, but shaving is strongly recommended (Sunnah) for men. Women are only required to trim a fingertip’s length of their hair.