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JanWhat is the Umrah ?
Umrah is an act of worshipping Allah by entering the state of Ihram, circumambulating the House, running between Safa and Marwa, and having the head shaved or trimmed.
How do I enter into the state of Ihram?
Circumambulation (Tawaf):
Sa’i (between Safa and Marwa):
He/she heads to Safa where he starts Sa’i towards Marwa. Once reaching Marwa, you have completed one round. Crossing the distance back to Safa fulfills the second round, and so on until the seventh round ends at Marwa.
Having hair of the head shaven or trimmed:
Umrah pilgrims should avoid any conduct that harms others in the Haram, such as jostling, entering crowded places, and reversing the direction of circumambulation. They shall carefully follow the instructions of observers and security personnel.
Umrah in Ramadan
Performing Umrah in Ramadan
Umrah has great virtues at all times. It is one of the deeds that expiate sins, for the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) said. Additionally, it has a special virtue during Ramadan.
Reward for performing Umrah in Ramadan
Umrah Repetition
Performing more than one Umrah during the same trip
Is it prescribed to perform more than one Umrah during the same trip?
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Rakibul Islam 09 Sep 2023
Best time to perform Umrah
A Muslim may perform Umrah at any time. However, there are important criteria for determining the appropriate time for Umrah for each person:
Rakibul Islam 09 Sep 2023
What is the meaning of 'Haram' (Sanctuary)? It is a place in which certain things, allowed elsewhere, are prohibited out of veneration and reverence for the One Who prohibited it. Allah the Exalted said: {and who observes the sanctity of the sites ordained by Allah, it will be good for him in the sight of his Lord}.
Rakibul Islam 09 Sep 2023
Umrah wipes out sins and reduces poverty and need: The Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) said: "Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively; for they remove poverty and sin as the bellows remove impurity from iron".
