How to Perform Umrah
Reward of Umrah All sins committed in between one ‘Umrah and the other are expiated, and the reward of Hajj Mabrur is nothing but Paradise. (Bukhari, vol. 1, pp. 586, Hadis 1773) “Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj with me.” (Bukhari, vol. 1, pp. 614, Hadis 1863) The Rites of Umrah The only rites of Umrah are: · Entering the state of Ihram · Tawaf of Ka’bah · Saee between the hills of Safa and Marwah · Shaving or clipping of the hair Ihram for Umrah and Entering Masjid Al-Haram 1. Ihram: Removing sewn clothes, Islamic brothers should put on a piece of new or washed shawl to cover the upper body and use a similar cloth as Taĥband (i.e. a piece of cloth used to cover the lower part of the body). Islamic sisters are to wear their sewn clothes as usual. They may wear socks and gloves as well. They should keep their heads covered but should not wear such a veil that touches their face. 2. Entering Masjid al-Haram: While reciting T