Umrah is a great act of worship and a blessed rite that combines spiritual and physical obedience. It involves visiting the Sacred House of God at any time of the year to perform specific rituals in worship of God Almighty. Umrah represents an opportunity to renew faith, purify the soul from sins, and reconnect the heart with the feelings associated with the history of the prophets. It also carries the spirit of striving and drawing closer to God, and reminds us of the truth.In unityMuslims and their unity on the word of monotheism. In this article, we will learn aboutWhat is itUmrah rituals.

 

What is itUmrah rituals?

And LinjibAs for the steps of the Umrah rituals, you should know that they include a series of actions that begin with entering ihram and end with shaving or trimming the hair, as follows:

• Ihram:

  • Ablution and perfume (for men only before Ihram).
  • Wearing the Ihram clothing (a white izar and cloak for men, and women may wear whatever they want without adornment).
  • Intention to enter into Umrah and pronounce “Labbayk Umrah”
  • Repeat the Talbiyah frequently: Here I am, O God, here I am. Here I am, you have no partner, here I am. Indeed, all praise and blessings are yours, and all sovereignty, you have no partner.

• Entering the Grand Mosque:

  • Entering the Grand Mosque with the right foot and reciting the authentic supplication.
  • Head directly to the Kaaba to begin the circumambulation.

• Circumambulating the Kaaba:

Circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, starting and ending at the Black Stone, touching the Stone or pointing to it at the beginning of each circuit.

• Prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim:

  • Pray two rak'ahs behind the Maqam, if possible, or anywhere in the mosque.
  • Reciting Surah Al-Kafirun in the first rak’ah and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second (Sunnah).

• Walking between Safa and Marwa:

  • The Sa'i consists of seven rounds, starting from Al-Safa and ending at...At MarwaWith frequent supplication and remembrance during the Sa’i.
  • Accelerate between the two green flagsfor menOnly.

• Shaving or shortening:

After completing the Sa'i, the man shaves or shortens his head, and the woman shortens her hair by the length of a fingertip.

• Release from Ihram:

After shaving or trimming the hair, the Umrah ends and the Muslim is permitted to do anything prohibited during ihram. Thus, we have learned how to perform the Umrah rituals and the sequence of the rituals.

 

The difference between the rituals of Umrah and the rituals of Hajj:

The difference between the rituals of Umrah and the rituals of Hajj lies in the time, duration, pillars, and number of rituals, as follows:

• In terms of time:

  • Umrah:It can be performed at any time of the year, and is not tied to a specific time, but performing it during Ramadan is better than other times.
  • Hajj:It has a specific time in the year, during the Hajj months.

• In terms of duration:

  • Umrah:It takes a few hours to a day.
  • Hajj:It takes several days.

• In terms of pillars and rituals:

  • Umrah:It includes Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i between Safa and Marwa, shaving and trimming the hair.
  • Hajj:Ihram includes standing at Arafat, which is one of the most important days of Hajj, spending the night at Muzdalifah, stoning the Jamarat, Tawaf, walking between Safa and Marwa, and shaving or shortening the hair.

• Hypothesis:

  • Umrah is a confirmed Sunnah according to the majority of scholars, and obligatory according to some of them.
  • Hajj: It is obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim once in a lifetime, and it is one of the pillars of Islam.

 

Ihram (intention, ablution, and clothing):

Ihram for Umrah is the first stage of the rituals. It includes three basic aspects: intention, ritual ablution, and clothing, as follows:

• Intention:

  • Ihram begins with forming the intention in the heart to perform Umrah, accompanied by the Talbiyah, saying, “Labbayk Allahumma Umrah.”
  • The intention is in the heart, and it is recommended to pronounce it when entering into the ritual.

• Washing:

  • It is recommended to take a bath before entering ihram, following the example of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, when he took a bath upon entering ihram.
  • Washing is done with the intention of cleanliness and purity. It is not a condition for the validity of ihram, but it is one of the confirmed Sunnahs.
  • It is recommended to trim nails and remove excess hair.and relaxationOn the body before wearing the Ihram clothes (while avoiding touching the Ihram clothes with perfume).

• Clothes:

  •  For men:Unstitched white robe and izar, with the head uncovered, and wearing sandals.
  • For women: She wears whatever she wants of modest, covering clothes without showing off, while revealing her face and hands.
  • Clothing must be clean and free of eye-catching decorations or embellishments.
     

Talbiyah and conditions for entering the ritual:

First: Talbiyah:

• After making the intention to enter into Ihram, the pilgrim begins the Talbiyah by saying: “Here I am, O God, here I am. Here I am, you have no partner, here I am. Indeed, all praise and blessings are yours, and all dominion, you have no partner.”
• The Talbiyah begins from the moment of entering the state of ihram at the Miqat and continues until the beginning of the Tawaf.
• It is recommended for men to raise their voices, while women should lower their voices so that only they can hear themselves.
• Talbiyah is a great ritual that shows your response to God’s command and leaving the world behind you, heading towards the Sacred House.

Second: Conditions for entering into the ritual:

To perform Umrah or Hajj, the following conditions of Ihram must be met:

• Sincere intention:To intend in his heart to enter into the ritual seeking the face of God.
• Ihram from the legally specified miqat:It is not permissible for anyone who wants to perform the ritual to cross it without entering ihram.
• Purity:It is recommended that the person performing the ihram be in a state of ritual purity from major and minor ritual impurity, but if he enters ihram while in a state of ritual impurity, his ihram is valid.
• Wearing Ihram clothes:As specified for men and women, with sewn clothing avoided for men.
• Avoiding the prohibitions of ihram:Such as cutting hair or nails, applying perfume, or getting married.

 

Circumambulating the Kaaba: Number of circuits and its conditions:

Voluntary tawaf is a circumambulation performed by a Muslim to draw closer to Allah Almighty. It is not specific to Hajj or Umrah. It is valid at any time, even during times when it is disliked, provided the Muslim has performed the obligatory rituals. It is valid for both adults and children as long as they are in a state of ritual purity.

The number of circuits of Tawaf is seven complete circuits, beginning and ending at the Black Stone, with the Kaaba to the left of the person performing the Tawaf. Scholars agree that completing seven circuits is the most complete. Some jurists, however, permit completing less than this number, and the performer will be rewarded. However, it is preferable to complete all seven circuits to avoid controversy and attain the full reward.

 

Walking between Safa and Marwa: How and its rulings:

First: How to walk between Safa and Marwa:

Sa'i is one of the pillars of Umrah, performed after completing Tawaf. The procedure is as follows:

1. Starting from Safa, the pilgrim ascends Mount Safa as far as he can, faces the Kaaba, glorifies God, praises Him, and supplicates.
2. Descending towards Al-Marwah: The pilgrim walks at a moderate pace, and it is recommended for men to hurry within the green distance (the two green markers) between Al-Safa and Al-Marwah.
3. Arriving at Al-Marwah: He climbs it a little, faces the Kaaba, and repeats the Takbir, Tahlil, and supplications, as he did at Al-Safa.
4. Completing the seven circuits: Going from Safa to Marwa is considered one circuit, and returning from Marwa to Safa is another circuit, until seven circuits are completed, starting at Safa and ending at Marwa.

Second: The rulings on walking between Safa and Marwa:

• An essential pillar of Umrah:Umrah is not valid without it.
• Arrangement:The Sa'i must be performed immediately after the Tawaf.
• Purity:Purity is recommended for the Sa'i, but it is not a condition for the validity of the Sa'i.
• Remembrance and supplication:It is recommended to recite remembrance and supplication frequently during the Sa'i, but there are no specific obligatory supplications.
• Speed ​​for men only:Accelerating the green distance is a Sunnah specific to men, but for womenFeministNormal walking
• Start and end:It is required to start from Safa and end at Marwa. Any error in the number or order invalidates the Sa’i.

 

Shaving or shortening: the difference between them and which is better?

First: The difference between shaving and shortening:

• The throat:It is the removal of all hair from the head with a razor or a razor so that the skin is exposed.

• Shortcoming:It is taking only a portion of the hair ends (approximately the size of a fingertip) from the entire head or from most of its sides. It is not sufficient to take hair from only one side.

Second: Which is better between them?

• for menShaving is better than shortening, because there are hadiths in the Sunnah that call for forgiveness and mercy for those who shave more than those who shorten, such as the saying of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace:O Allah, forgive those who shave their heads.They said: And those who are negligent, O Messenger of Allah? He said:O Allah, forgive those who shave their heads.They said: And for those who shorten their prayers? He said the third time: “And for those who shorten their prayers” (Agreed upon). However, it is permissible to shorten the prayers, especially if the person will be performing Umrah again soon.
• For women: Shaving is not permissible, and it is sufficient for them to shorten their hair by cutting the length of a fingertip from the ends of the hair.

 

The duration of performing Umrah rituals:

We have to knowInThe duration of Umrah rituals varies from person to person depending on the crowding, the speed of movement between the holy sites, and the extent of one's experience with the rituals. However, in general, it can be estimated as follows:

• Ihram:It starts from the Miqat and may take approximately half an hour to an hour. It includes the intention, ritual ablution, wearing the Ihram clothing, and performing two rak'ahs if possible.
• Access to the Grand Mosque:It depends on the means of transportation and the distance from the Miqat. It may range from minutes if you are close to the Miqat to hours if you are outside Mecca.
• Circumambulating the Kaaba:It includes seven rounds, and usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic and speed.
• Walking between Safa and Marwa:Seven rounds also, and takes between 40 minutes and an hour, and may be longer in busy seasons.
• Shaving or shortening:A quick procedure that takes only a few minutes, and is often performed at designated shaving areas around the Haram.

 

What is the difference between Umrah rituals for men and women?

Originally, the Umrah rituals were the same for men and women in terms of pillars and obligations, but there were some minor differences in some details, which are:

• Ihram clothing:

  • men:They wear a white, unstitched izar and cloak, and uncover their heads. It is forbidden for them to wear anything sewn.Or coverThe head.
  • Women:They wear loose, covering clothing in any modest color, and it is permissible for it to be sewn, but they should not cover their faces, wear a niqab, or wear gloves during ihram, and it is necessary to cover their hair.

Read also :Women's clothing during Umrah.

• Talbiyah out loud:

  • Men:It is recommended for them to raise their voices in the Talbiyah without causing harm or disturbance.
  • Women:She only hears herself without raising her voice.

• Uncovering the right shoulder and hastening the circumambulation:

  • men:It is recommended for them to uncover their right shoulder during the first three rounds of the circumambulation, while speeding up the first three rounds.
  • Women:It is not permissible for them to do this. Rather, they should walk at a moderate pace, fully covered.

• Shaving or shortening:

  • men:It is better for them to shave completely, but it is permissible to shorten it, and it must cover the entire head.
  • Women:They only cut a fingertip (about 2 cm) from the ends of the hair.

Thus, we have learned what the rituals are.UmrahFor women and the difference between them and men.

 

Umrah rituals for children or people with disabilities:

Performing Umrah for children or people with disabilities has the same pillars and Obligations Umrah Basic, but their health and age conditions are taken into consideration, with some legal facilitations being applied, including:

First: Intention and Ihram:

• children:If they are below Age of DiscriminationThe guardian or their companion intends to do so and dresses them in the appropriate ihram clothing, if they are discerning (know the intention). It is recommended to guide them.for the intentionAnd they respond to it themselves.
• People with disabilities:If they are able to make the intention and pronounce it, they should do it themselves. However, if they are unable to pronounce or understand it, a companion should make the intention on their behalf.

Second: Tawaf:

It is permissible to carry or push a child in a wheelchair during the circumambulation. The circumambulation is counted for the child or person with a disability and for the person carrying them if they are in a state of ihram. The child or person with a disability is not required to walk slowly if this is difficult or impossible.

Third: Walking between Safa and Marwa:

They can walk in a wheelchair, and the entire walk will be counted for them. They are not required to run between the two green flags if that is difficult.

Fourth: Shaving or shortening:

• For children:Hair is cut or shaved according to gender (shaving is better for males, and shortening is better for females).
• For people with disabilities:The companion will shave or trim if they are unable to do so themselves.

 

RitualsUmrah in the four schools of thought:

First: Definition of Umrah and its ruling:

• Hanafi:A confirmed Sunnah that must be performed once in a lifetime, and it is disliked when there is a legal impediment such as Hajj.
• Maliki:A confirmed Sunnah, and not obligatory except with a vow.
• Shafi'i:Obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are able, like Hajj.
• Hanbalis:It is obligatory once in a lifetime for those who are able.

Second: Pillars of Umrah:

The four schools of thought agree on the basic pillars:

• Ihram:Intention and entry into the ritual.
• Circumambulating the Kaaba.
• Walking between Safa and Marwa.
• Shaving or shortening.

Third: Obligations of Umrah:

• Hanafi:Ihram from the Miqat and shaving or shortening the hair.
• Maliki:Ihram from the Miqat. Tawaf is performed seven times.sequenceThe Sa'i is seven consecutive rounds.
• Shafi'i:Ihram from the Miqat and shaving or shortening the hair.
• Hanbalis:Ihram from the Miqat and shaving or shortening the hair.

Fourth: Sunnahs and recommended acts:

The four schools of thought agreed on it, namely:

• Ablution before entering ihram.
• Applying perfume when entering ihram (not permissible in ihram clothing).
• Wearing appropriate Ihram clothing (Izar and Rida for men).
• Talbiyah is saying: “Labbayk Umrah” when entering ihram.
• Circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, starting from the Black Stone, facing and touching it if possible.
• Throwing stones at the Yemeni corner with a hand gesture.
• Walking between Safa and Marwa seven times, starting from Safa.
• Two rak'ahs prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim.
• Shaving or shortening the hair at the end of Umrah (pillar according to the Shafi’i school, obligatory or condition according to others).
• The order in performing the pillars and not putting one thing before the other.

Fifth: Notable differences between the sects:

• Hanafi:Walking between Safa and Marwa is obligatory, but not a pillar. Whoever neglects it must offer a sacrifice.
• Maliki:Tawaf begins and ends at the Black Stone, and continuity is required betweenHis rounds.
• Shafi'i and Hanbali:Sa'i is one of the pillars of Umrah, without which it is not valid.
• Maliki:They permit performing the Sa'i before the Tawaf if there is an excuse, while the other three stipulate that the Tawaf should be performed first, followed by the Sa'i.

 

Performing Umrah on behalf of others:

It is permissible to perform Umrah on behalf of someone else if the person deputizing is deceased or permanently incapacitated, provided that the representative has first performed Umrah on his own behalf.

 

Sunnahs and recommended acts during the rituals of Umrah on behalf of others:

• Ablution before entering ihram:A year to receive worshipPurelyAnd purity.
• Tayeb:Using perfume before entering ihram without perfuming the ihram clothes.
• Supplication upon entering the Holy Mosque:In response to the call of the Most Gracious and the request for mercy and forgiveness.
• Recite the remembrance frequently:Strengthening closeness to God and humility during Tawaf and Sa’i.
• Two-rak'ah prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim:A confirmed Sunnah following the Tawaf al-Qudum.

 

The most common mistakes when performing Umrah on behalf of others:

• Busy with photography:It distracts attention and reduces the reverence of worship.
• Stampede:It causes inconvenience and threatens the safety of pilgrims.
• Raising the voice in supplication:It distracts the worshippers and reduces the spiritual calm.
• Violating the description of Tawaf or Sa’i:Leads to invalidation or deficiency of the rituals.
• Crowding at the Black Stone: hindersTawaf exposes people to danger.

 

Summary of the steps of the Umrah rituals in order:

1. Ihram from the Miqat
2. Circumambulating the Kaaba seven times
3. Walking between Safa and Marwa
4. Shaving or shortening.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

When and where should a pilgrim enter ihram?

The pilgrim enters into ihram when he passes the miqat specified for him in terms of time: at any time of the year, and place: from the legal miqat for his destination.

 

Is it obligatory to arrange the rituals of Umrah?

Yes, the order of the rituals of Umrah is obligatory, and it is performed as reported from the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, starting with Ihram, then Tawaf, then Sa’i, then shaving or trimming the hair.'

 

Are the rituals of Umrah different during Ramadan?

It does not differ from the other months of the year in its pillars and obligations. The only difference is the time and place, but the method remains the same, as it includes ihram, tawaf, sa'i, and shaving or shortening the hair. However, Umrah in Ramadan has a greater reward.

 

What invalidates the Umrah rituals?

The ritual of Umrah is invalidated by sexual intercourse before the end of the state of Ihram, omitting one of its pillars, or violating Ihram with the intention of exiting it.

 

What happens after the Umrah rituals are over?

After completing the Umrah rituals, the pilgrim is released from the state of ihram, and is permitted to do all that was prohibited. It is recommended to increase acts of worship and supplication.

 

Can one of the rituals be postponed if I am tired or crowded?

The rituals may not be postponed except out of necessity, and they must be completed in order unless there is a valid legal excuse.

 

What is the ruling on someone who forgets to shorten or shave his hair after performing Umrah?

Whoever forgets to shave or trim his hair after Umrah remains in a state of ihram until he performs it, and his Umrah is not complete without it.'

 

Is it necessary to repeat Umrah if one of the rituals is neglected?

If a pillar of Umrah is omitted, it must be performed or the Umrah must be repeated. However, omitting an obligation must be compensated by paying a ransom.

 

Is it permissible to perform Umrah more than once on the same day?

It is not permissible to perform Umrah more than once a day. It is better to be satisfied with one Umrah and to perform many other acts of worship.

 

Is Umrah sufficient for more than one person if it is performed in full?

No, Umrah is only valid for one person, but it can be performed on behalf of someone else with the intention if the person does not perform it himself.

 

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