Haj/Umrah guide
Hajj & Umrah Guide
Hajj & Umrah Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to help you perform Hajj and Umrah with peace, clarity, and confidence.
What is Umrah?
Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be performed at any time of the year. Though shorter than Hajj, it holds great spiritual reward.
What is Hajj?
Hajj is an obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims who are physically and financially able, performed once a year during Dhul-Hijjah.
Steps of Umrah
Follow these steps in order to complete your Umrah.
1
Ihram
Enter Ihram from Meeqat, make intention and recite Talbiyah.
2
Tawaf
Perform seven circles around the Holy Kaaba.
3
Sa’i
Walk seven times between Safa and Marwah.
4
Halq or Qasr
Men shave or trim hair. Women trim a small portion of hair.
Key Days of Hajj
Overview of the most important days of Hajj.
8th Dhul Hijjah – Mina
Ihram, travel to Mina, prayers and rest.
9th Dhul Hijjah – Arafat
Wuquf at Arafat – the most important pillar of Hajj.
10th Dhul Hijjah
Muzdalifah, stoning, sacrifice, Tawaf-e-Ziyarah.