Umrah
Umrah
Umrah
What to Wear
1. Itis preferred for the mu’tamir 1 to take a shower before wearing the
seamless, white sheets, which comprise the clothing of ihraam.
2. Then the mu’tamir dons his ihraam clothing, wrapping one around his
waist, in the style of a sarong, and the other aound both his shoulders.
He should not cover his head with any kind of hat, or turban, or
anything else. However, there is no harm in carrying a parasol or any
other kind of shade, so long as it is not placed directly on the head.
His shoes should be of an unstitched kind: plastic sandals are
excellent. Women wear their normal Islaamic dress, so long as it
covers their modesty, in accordance with the Qur`aan and sunnah, but
they should not cover their hands and faces.
Where to Don the Clothing of ihraam
The Intention
The niyyah, or intention is made in the heart and verbally, unlike the
niyyah for prayer, which is made only in the heart: This is done by reciting
the talbiyah as follows:
…which means:
Oh, Allaah! I come to You with ‘Umrah!
For those making their niyyah from Zul Hulaifah, it is preferred to pray a
two rak’ah prayer, as this was the practice of the Prophet ε .
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Mu’tamir: One who makes ‘Umrah (fem. = mu’tamirah).
Then one should face the Qiblah and say:
…which means:
The talbiyah is made in a loud voice, until such time as the buildings of
Makkah are in sight, then one ceases making the talbiyah.
…which means:
On sighting the K’abah, the mu’tamir should raise his hands and make
any supplication he wishes.
Making Tawaaf 3
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Baab Bani Shaibah: The Door of Bani Sahibah.
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Tawaaf: Circumambulating the K’abah.
One should begin the tawaaf at the black stone, saying:
…which means:
Then touch the stone with the hand, and kiss it (the stone), if possible. If
it is not possible to kiss it, one may touch it with one’s right hand and then
kiss the hand. If this is not possible, simply raise the hand towards it.
The mu’tamir should do this every time he draws level with the black
stone. He should also touch the corner known as Ar-Rukn Al-Yamaani with
his right hand on each circuit. In between these two points, one should
mention Allaah or recite from the Qur`aan. Tawaaf is made in an anti-
clockwise direction, with the mu’tamir’s right shoulder bared.
After completing seven circuits, proceed to a place between Maqaam
Ibraaheem 4 and the K’abah, if possible, if not go to any empty place
around the K’abah and pray a two rak’ah prayer, reciting Soorah Al-
Kaafiroon in the first rak’ah and Soorah Al-Ikhlaas in the second. Make
sure that you pray to a sutrah, so that nobody may pass in front of you.
After praying, proceed to the well of Zamzam, and drink from its waters,
and pour or splash it over the head. Then return to the black stone and kiss
it, or gesture towards it as before.
As-Sa’ee
…which means:
Keep walking between the two points and make seven trips, back and
forth, facing the K’abah each time it comes into view and saying,:
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Maqaam Ibraaheem: The place where Abraham stood.
Allaahu Akbar! Allaahu Akbar! Allaahu Akbar!
Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahu Laa Shareeka