Now that you’re in the state of Ihram, it’s time to go to Masjid ul Haram to perform Umrah.
This is a beautiful journey, and I can tell from experience that your heart will be pumping hard as you get closer to Allah’s first house in this world.
Let me describe the next steps.
Step 5: Entering Masjid ul Haram
Once you reach Masjid al-Haram, it’s time to begin your Umrah.
Here’s what you should do.
- Enter Masjid al-Haram from the Fahad Gate or Abdul Aziz Gate as they’re the closest to Mataf (the place where you’ll perform Tawaf around the Kaaba).
- Before entering Masjid al-Haram, make the niyat of Etikaaf and say the following dua.
بِسْـمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ
اَللَّهُـمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Translation:
I begin in the name of Allah SWT And Blessings And Salutations Upon the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad ﷺ
O Allah Forgive My Sins And Open The Doors Of Your Mercy On Me
- Now enter Masjid al-Haram with your right foot inside first and walk towards Mataf where you’ll see Ka’aba, the House of Allah.
Step 6: First Sight On Kaaba & Dua
Upon reaching Mataf, you’ll be able to see Ka’aba, the House of Allah, right before your eyes, in all its glory.
The first sight of Ka’aba is a time for Dua, as Allah SWT accepts Duas at this moment.
What should you pray for?
On your first sight at Ka’aba, say the following:
- Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.
- La Ilaha Ilallah, La Ilaha Ilallah, La Ilaha Ilallah.
Then recite Durood sharif and begin your dua.
Ask for all goodness of this world and the hereafter by reciting this Dua.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِىْ الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِىْ الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Tranlsation: O Allah! Grant me all the goodness of this Dunya and the goodness of the Aakhirah (hereafter), and protect me from Hell Fire.
Then make this dua.
“O Allah! I ask you for everything that Rasoolullah ﷺ asked for, and I ask your protection from everything that Rasoolullah ﷺ seeks protection from.“
Then say.
“O Allah! Please accept all my Duas in this Umrah journey”
Then make dua for as long as you want.
Personally, this is one of my favorite moments of the Umrah journey because it allows me to just talk to Allah, share my struggles, accept my sins and shortcomings, and request His mercy for as long as I want.
Cry, weep, and plead as much as you want.
This is your moment, your time in front of the Master of Masters.
Don’t be hasty at this moment.
Take your time.
30 mins, 60 mins, as much as you want.
Let your spirit and soul be cleansed by the sight of the Ka’aba
In the next chapter, we’ll explain how to perform Tawaf.