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Step-by-Step Umrah Pilgrimage Guide

Complete authentic guide covering Ihram preparation, Niyyah, 7 rounds of Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, Sa'i between Safa & Marwah, and Halq/Taqseer.

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The 4 Pillars of Umrah

How To Perform Umrah Correctly

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Pillar 1 • At Miqat

1. Entering State of Ihram & Niyyah

Perform Ghusl (purification bath), apply perfume (on body only before Ihram), wear two unstitched white sheets (for men), offer 2 Rakat Nafil prayer at Miqat, and make the intention for Umrah reciting Talbiyah.

Talbiyah: "Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka Laa Shareeka Laka Labbayk..."
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Pillar 2 • Masjid Al-Haram

2. Tawaf Around the Holy Kaaba

Enter Masjid Al-Haram with right foot reciting supplication. Perform 7 counter-clockwise circumambulations (rounds) around the Holy Kaaba starting and ending aligned with Hajr-e-Aswad (The Black Stone).

Post Tawaf: Pray 2 Rakat behind Maqam-e-Ibrahim & drink Zamzam water.
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Pillar 3 • Safa & Marwah

3. Sa'i Between Safa & Marwah Hills

Proceed to Mount Safa, face the Holy Kaaba, make dua, and walk 7 laps between the hills of Safa and Marwah in honor of Bibi Hajar (R.A.). Men walk briskly between the green lights.

Quranic Verse: "Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min Sha'a'irillahi..."
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Pillar 4 • Completion

4. Halq (Shaving) / Taqseer (Trimming)

Conclude the sacred Umrah by shaving the entire head (Halq - highly rewarded for men) or trimming hair equally (Taqseer). Women trim a fingertip's length of hair. All Ihram restrictions are now lifted.

Completion: Alhamdulillah! Your Umrah pilgrimage is now completed.
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