How to enter ihram

How to enter ihram

How to begin the rites at the miqat.

1

Preparation

It is recommended to bathe and clean oneself, and to apply perfume to the body, not to the ihram clothes.

2

Ihram clothing

For men, two clean white sheets (izar and rida'). Women wear any modest clothing they wish, without a face veil (niqab) or gloves.

3

Intention

Make the intention to begin Umrah in your heart at the miqat and say: “Labbayka Umrah.” Whoever performs Umrah for another says: “Labbayka Umrah on behalf of (name).”

4

Making a condition (ishtirat)

For those who fear an obstacle, to say: “If I am prevented, then my place of release is where I am prevented.”

5

The Talbiyah

“Labbayk Allahumma labbayk…”: 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. Men raise their voices with it until they begin Tawaf.

A short educational summary. The details will be reviewed with scholars.