Umrah

Umrah

Rites and steps

1

Ihram

Entering ihram at the miqat with the intention of Umrah, and reciting the Talbiyah.

2

Tawaf

Seven circuits around the Kaaba, starting and ending at the Black Stone.

3

The two rak'ahs of Tawaf

Praying two rak'ahs after Tawaf, preferably behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible.

4

Sa'i

Seven circuits between Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah.

5

Shaving or shortening the hair

Shaving or shortening the hair of the head. With it, the Umrah is complete.

A short educational summary, not a substitute for asking scholars.