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  • What Is Umrah

    Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time of the year. It can be performed along with Hajj and in other days as well. The word 'Umrah is derived from I'timaar which means a visit. However, 'Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka' bah performing Tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times. A performer of ‘Umrah puts off his Ihraam by having his hair shaved or cut.


    During ‘Umrah, pilgrims do not go to Minaa, ‘Arafaat and Muzdalifah or throw pebbles on the Jamrahs (stone pillars representing devils) or offer animal sacrifice. These rites are only performed during Hajj.

    There are four Pillars of `Umrah

    a)Ihraam: which is assumed at the Meeqaat.

    b)Tawaaf: around the House.

    c)Sa’y: walking between As-Safaa and Al-Marwah, which consists of seven circuits.

    d) Tahal-lul: which means coming out of the state of Ihraam; becoming lawful what was previously prohibited during Ihraam.

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