Allah hu Akbar!!!
This is indeed to help all brothers and sisters . May Allah forgive me for my errors in this write up and save us from boosting.
We were planning for umrah from a long time. By Allah's permission we were invited to visit the first place built by Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) Known as Kabba Sharif in Mecca.
We (Me , my mother, father and my grandmother) booked umrah package through umrah and haj tour agency. We were lucky to travel in March as it was a little cooler compared to other hot months of Saudi Arabia.
Tips
Intension (Niyat) is most important. Remember this is not just any regular travel journey. You have been chosen to meet your creator. Trust me there are many who have the wealth and health to do this but never get blessed to visit Mecca/Medina.
Try and keep at least 3 months gap between booking and actual travel. This will give you enough time to make dua, ask forgiveness and prepare yourself (rectify your prayers,zikar,duas)
Meet people who have been blessed with umrah and haj and collect as much information on various things like stay, procedures, medical assistance etc.
Packing- not necessarily but try and carry only what is essential. Try and save weight and space for your return. Keep an extra pair of slippers handy. Do not pack your Ahram (2 pieces of unstiched cloth essential for your umrah) in your main luguage. This should be kept in your hand bag,along with your passport and tickets. This is because you might need to change at the airport (which is recommended).
Some tour agency provide you with Saudi Sim Card. If not these can be easily purchased at Jeddah airport or Mecca. 30 Riyal for Sim Card and recharge separate
Be careful of when you are ready to make the Niyat for umrah. This is recommended to be done in flight when you almost reaching Mecca. This is because once you make Niyat then you are abided by all rules necessary to perform umrah which includes no perfume of any kind, no sins(physical or verbal), no cutting of hair, nails etc.
Once you reach Jeddah. It takes almost 90 minutes to reach Mecca by bus. Engage yourself in zikar and dua to avoid irrelevant thoughts. Don't let evil forces distract you.
Once you reach your hotel in Mecca. Do not waste time in unpacking and other things. Remember you are still abided by all the rules. Proceed towards Kabba sharif.
Tawaf(7 circles around Kabba Sharif)+ 7 rounds of Safa Marwa(both mountain names) + 2 rakhat prayer behind foot print of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh)+drinking Zam Zam water+ shaving of head is what needs to be done in the same sequence mentioned.
94 or 92( do not remember exactly), next to King Abdul Aziz Gate no 1 is the recommended gate to enter for Tawaf. Keep looking down until you reach in front of Kabba Sharif and then in one go look at the undescribable view and make a wish. Trust me it is most holy thing you have seen. For your whole life you are praying in it's direction and now you are actually standing in front of it (no compass needed) Subhan Allah.
Each Tawaf starts and ends at the Black stone. There is a green light which indicates it.
Your right hand should not be covered while tawaf. As everyone wants to touch and kiss Kabba Sharif and Black stone the crowd is more densed near it. Remember don't get disheartened if you cannot touch it. It is more important to be patient and humble while performing umrah.
After you finish 7 circles perform 2 rakhat prayers behind Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) footprint. If you do not get any place there it can be done far behind as well.
Proceed towards Zam zam well and drink lots of water. After that proceed towards Safa. Remember from Safa to Marwa is considered 1 round then from Marwa to Safa is considered 2 rounds.There are wheel chairs available at every point if you are extremely tired and cannot walk After finishing the 7 th round at Marwa you need to go shave your head(gents) for ladies no need shaving just 1 inch hair cutting is required.
Once you shave your head your umrah is completed and by Allah's grace accepted.
Pray 2 rakhat at hotel and thank Allah the almighty for giving this opportunity.
To perform Nafil umrah again, you need to take taxi and go to Mosque Aisha,make niyat and perform in the same manner.
You can download umrah guide with all necessary duas from internet for detailed information
May Allah accept everyone s umrah and forgive me for any errors in the above.
This is only to help understand the basis and share my experience with all.
Please do not forget to remember me in your duas.
All the best.
This is indeed to help all brothers and sisters . May Allah forgive me for my errors in this write up and save us from boosting.
We were planning for umrah from a long time. By Allah's permission we were invited to visit the first place built by Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) Known as Kabba Sharif in Mecca.
We (Me , my mother, father and my grandmother) booked umrah package through umrah and haj tour agency. We were lucky to travel in March as it was a little cooler compared to other hot months of Saudi Arabia.
Tips
Intension (Niyat) is most important. Remember this is not just any regular travel journey. You have been chosen to meet your creator. Trust me there are many who have the wealth and health to do this but never get blessed to visit Mecca/Medina.
Try and keep at least 3 months gap between booking and actual travel. This will give you enough time to make dua, ask forgiveness and prepare yourself (rectify your prayers,zikar,duas)
Meet people who have been blessed with umrah and haj and collect as much information on various things like stay, procedures, medical assistance etc.
Packing- not necessarily but try and carry only what is essential. Try and save weight and space for your return. Keep an extra pair of slippers handy. Do not pack your Ahram (2 pieces of unstiched cloth essential for your umrah) in your main luguage. This should be kept in your hand bag,along with your passport and tickets. This is because you might need to change at the airport (which is recommended).
Some tour agency provide you with Saudi Sim Card. If not these can be easily purchased at Jeddah airport or Mecca. 30 Riyal for Sim Card and recharge separate
Be careful of when you are ready to make the Niyat for umrah. This is recommended to be done in flight when you almost reaching Mecca. This is because once you make Niyat then you are abided by all rules necessary to perform umrah which includes no perfume of any kind, no sins(physical or verbal), no cutting of hair, nails etc.
Once you reach Jeddah. It takes almost 90 minutes to reach Mecca by bus. Engage yourself in zikar and dua to avoid irrelevant thoughts. Don't let evil forces distract you.
Once you reach your hotel in Mecca. Do not waste time in unpacking and other things. Remember you are still abided by all the rules. Proceed towards Kabba sharif.
Tawaf(7 circles around Kabba Sharif)+ 7 rounds of Safa Marwa(both mountain names) + 2 rakhat prayer behind foot print of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh)+drinking Zam Zam water+ shaving of head is what needs to be done in the same sequence mentioned.
94 or 92( do not remember exactly), next to King Abdul Aziz Gate no 1 is the recommended gate to enter for Tawaf. Keep looking down until you reach in front of Kabba Sharif and then in one go look at the undescribable view and make a wish. Trust me it is most holy thing you have seen. For your whole life you are praying in it's direction and now you are actually standing in front of it (no compass needed) Subhan Allah.
Each Tawaf starts and ends at the Black stone. There is a green light which indicates it.
Your right hand should not be covered while tawaf. As everyone wants to touch and kiss Kabba Sharif and Black stone the crowd is more densed near it. Remember don't get disheartened if you cannot touch it. It is more important to be patient and humble while performing umrah.
After you finish 7 circles perform 2 rakhat prayers behind Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) footprint. If you do not get any place there it can be done far behind as well.
Proceed towards Zam zam well and drink lots of water. After that proceed towards Safa. Remember from Safa to Marwa is considered 1 round then from Marwa to Safa is considered 2 rounds.There are wheel chairs available at every point if you are extremely tired and cannot walk After finishing the 7 th round at Marwa you need to go shave your head(gents) for ladies no need shaving just 1 inch hair cutting is required.
Once you shave your head your umrah is completed and by Allah's grace accepted.
Pray 2 rakhat at hotel and thank Allah the almighty for giving this opportunity.
To perform Nafil umrah again, you need to take taxi and go to Mosque Aisha,make niyat and perform in the same manner.
You can download umrah guide with all necessary duas from internet for detailed information
May Allah accept everyone s umrah and forgive me for any errors in the above.
This is only to help understand the basis and share my experience with all.
Please do not forget to remember me in your duas.
All the best.
