Step by Step Guide How to Perform Umrah

I wish I go to Umrah with my family. Therefore, I am collecting some information about it. I realize after that Umrah is not compulsory for us. It is included in the greatest Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Many people think that Umrah is complete in two holy cities, whereas such is not valid. There is no need to go Madinah because Umrah is performed in Makkah.
I ask my friend, who recently performed Umrah with my own family. He tells me that Umrah is consists of only four parts, which are performed in Makkah. But Madinah is such an important city for us because it is a good chance for us to earn more and more rewards to visit the second holy mosque (Masjid al Nabvi).
He also tells me about Umrah packages due to which I can get the cheapest flights, transportation, and accommodations easily without facing any difficulties.

 Rites of Umrah

There are four Rites of Umrah
• Putting up of Ihram
• Tawaf
• Sa’yee
• Qasar / Halaq

Ihram

Ihraam is a specific dress for Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage. It is different for Men and Women. Ihram of a man consists of two unstitched white sheets Whereas Women can wear the traditional dress for Ihram.

The procedure of Ihram:

• Take a bath (Ghusal) with the intent of Ihram.
• Wear Ihram sheets.
• Offer two Rakat of Nafal by cover your head.
• With your head, uncover declare your intention.

Prohibitions of Ihram

• Cutting Nails
• Haircut Or removing extra hair from any part of the body.
• Use of any Perfume on the body or the Clothes.
• Stitched Clothing.
• Sandals and flip flops must not be stitched either and should allow the ankle and back of the foot to be exposed.
• Covering Face or Head.
• Hunting of animals even of lice.
• Sexual activity

Tawaf

Tawaf is one of the Islamic rites of pilgrimage. During Umrah, all Muslims are going around the Kaaba seven times, in a counterclockwise direction; the first three Circles at a hurried pace on the outer part of the crowd, followed by four times close to the Kaaba at a Relaxed pace.

 Sa’yee

Sa’i means walking from Safa to Marwah and back seven times. These are the two famous hills that are located in Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (the Grand Mosque). The distance between Safa and Al-Marwah is about 400m. Muslim men should fast walk between the two hills, but it is recommended for women to complete it with normal speed.

This track is mention there with green lights. This rite is started from Safa and end at Marwah.
The Sa‘i between Safa and Al-Marwah is one of the pillars of Hajj and ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage); Allah The Exalted says (what means):{Indeed, As-Safa, and Al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs ‘Umrah – there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good – then indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing.} [Quran 2:158]

 Qasar / Halaq

After the Sa’yee, Umrah is not done yet when the pilgrim doesn’t shave the head or trim the hair.
Shaving the head entirely is recommended for males. While trimming the hairs is the best way for females to complete their Umrah.
To cut the hair, only one inch is included in the method of trimming.
After performing this last ritual, Umrah is completed for us.
I hope my getting information maybe useful for everyone who wants to perform Umrah.
Courtesy: Labbaik Hajj Umrah