Essential Guide to perform Umrah according to Quran-o-Sunnah

Umrah is a minor pilgrimage. It is the journey to the holy city of Makah. Millions of Muslims come every year and perform this sacred journey. It is a way for Muslims to get back to the right path, the way to Allah Almighty. Umrah allows those who want to remove their past sins. It is the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, Peace Be upon Him. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed four Umrahs in his life. This shows the importance of Umrah, and if we can afford it, we must perform it. It has become easy to perform Umrah if we avail luxury amenities, which are included in luxury Umrah packages of Qiblatain UK.

During your Umrah You can read surah Rehman Immense blessings.

Significance of Umrah in the Quran

There are many verses about Umrah in the Quran:

And complete Hajj and Umrah for Allah

(Surah Al Baqarah).

And complete the pilgrimage and minor pilgrimage for Allah.

(Surah Al Baqarah) 2:196.

Significance of Umrah in the light of Hadith

Our beloved prophet (peace be upon him) said about Umrah

An Umrah to another Umrah is an expiation for what is between them

(Sahih al–Bukhari).

Spiritual preparation for Umrah according to Quran and Sunnah

Spiritual preparation involves these steps

Clear your intention

You must clear your intentions for Umrah. It is necessary because intentions matter a lot. Your intentions must be solely for the pleasure of Allah Almighty. If you perform Umrah with pure intentions, you get a greater spiritual reward. If you want greater spiritual reward for Umrah, you must perform it in the month of September. Book September Umrah Packages with Qiblatain UK for more closeness to spirituality.

Ask for forgiveness

You must ask for forgiveness from Allah Almighty and His people. You must be clean from all the impurities of the world.

Clear all your debts.

If you come for Umrah, you must clear all your debts. If all the debts are clear, then I prefer to apply for Umrah. If the debt’s owner dies, then pay the debts to his family. This was the spiritual preparation according to the Quran and Sunnah.

What are the rituals of Umrah?

There are four rituals of Umrah: Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, Halq and Tqasir. We will discuss them one by one according to the Quran or the Sunnah.

Step1 Ihram

The first step of Umrah is to wear ihram.

It is a state of purity, after the purification of the soul and mind, men or women prepare for Ihram.

Ihram rules for men

After physical, mental, and spiritual preparation of the soul and mind, the next essential step is to wear the Ihram. Men wear two pieces of unstitched sheets of white colour, one for the shoulders and the other for the waist.

Things to avoid

• Do not wear any stitched clothes under the Ihram.
• Wear shoes that should not cover the top of the foot.
• Do not use scent after wearing the Ihram.
• Do not cover the head.
• Women can wear any simple cloths mad abaya, but must be modest and appropriate
• Women should not cover their hands and faces. Do not cut hair or nails after ihram.

In Quran

Whoever undertakes the pilgrimage in these months, let there be no indecency, no sin and no arguing during Hajj.

(Surah Al Baqarah).

Talbiyah

After wearing the Ihram, recite Talbiyah

Labbayaka Allahumma labbayk.

step2.Tawaf

It is the circumambulation around the Kaaba. It includes seven round start from black stone end at black stone. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad loved to perform tawaf with love and purity. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, used to recite ayat ul kursi, many surahs, and duas. We should also recite ayat ul kursi during tawaf for a greater reward.

In Quran

Indeed, the first House (of worship) established for mankind was that at Bakkah, blessed and a guidance for the worlds. (Surah Aal e Imran)

3:96.

Step3. Sa’i

This step of Umrah is of special importance for Muslims. In which Muslims complete seven rounds between the mountains of Safa and Marwah. This reminds the story of Hazrat Hajra (A.S) and teaches us patience. So Muslims perform Sai in remembrance of Hazrat Hajra (A.S).

Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever performs Hajj or Umrah, there is no blame on him to walk between them.

(Surah Al Baqrah) 2:158

Step4. Shave or trim the hair (Halq and Taqsir)

The is the last step is to shave or trim the hair.

Men can shave or trim their hair; however, women only trim their hair. It is the Sunnah of Muhammad (peace be upon him), so it is necessary to perform Halq and Tqasir after Umrah.

In hadith

O Allah, forgive those who shave their heads.

(Sahih al Bukhari) 1727.