Umrah Information

General Information

Our beloved Prophet Mohamed (peace be upon him) said: “The performance of Umrah is an expiation for the sins, committed between this Umrah & the previous one; and the reward of the Hajj Mabrur (i.e. accepted) is nothing but Jannah”. (Narrated by Al Bukhari & Muslim).

Visiting The Prophet’s Mosque (Al Masjid Al Nabawi)

- Ablution is compulsory prior to prayers & visits

- .It is Sunnah to go to Madinah, at any convenient time, before or after the Umrah, with the intention of visiting the Prophet’s mosque & praying in it. Prayers performed in this mosque are rewarded a thousand fold over prayers observed in any other mosques, with the exc

Forbidden Actions While In The State Of Ihram

Forbidden Actions For Both Men & Women:

1- Removing hair from any part of the body

2- Nails trimming

3- Applying fragrance / perfume (avoid scented soap)

4- Physical or sexual contact with the spouse (with or without intercourse)

5- Wearing gloves

The Fundamental Rites Of Umrah

1. Get into the state of Ihram & declare the intention to perform Umrah

2. Perform the Tawaaf (ceremony of going around the Holy Kaaba)

3. Perform The Sayie (ceremony of hastening between the hills of Safa & Marwa)

The Compulsory Acts Of Umrah

1. Get into the state of Ihram from Miqat

2. Shaving or trimming hair after completing The Sayie

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