I have divided this Umrah guide into 13 easy steps so that you can remember each step and refer to it while performing Umrah from the Index given at the top of the page.
I’ll try to be brief so that you can easily extract the action items for each step.
However, if you prefer watching videos, here’s an excellent clip summarizing the Umrah journey perfectly.
Umrah Step 1: Preparing For Umrah
Umrah preparation is about getting yourself ready to visit the House of Allah and beautifying your appearance and soul. Doing this isn’t mandatory but will make your Umrah journey more pleasant and spiritual insha Allah.
Do this before leaving your house for the Umrah journey.
- Shave the unnecessary body hair from your private parts.
- Make wuzu (ablution) and take a bath with the intention of Ihram
- Wear your favorite perfume on your Ihram clothes and use deodorant on your body (it is allowed before making the niyat of Ihram). But the perfume or Itar must be colorless.
- Women should not use a strong perfume that people in their surroundings (except for their husbands and other mahrams) can smell, as it is prohibited by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Masjid al-Haram is always crowded, and you’ll be walking alongside thousands of men and women during Tawaf and Saee. So, avoid using perfumes.
Apart from this, also read istaghfar frequently and make sincere taught for your past sins. You’re going to Allah’s house, so repent and polish your soul.
Now you’re ready to wear your Ihram.
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