How to perform Umrah step by step 2025

“Discover the complete step-by-step guide to performing Umrah in 2025 — from wearing Ihram to completing Sa’i and Halq, with clear instructions, duas, and tips for a spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.” The journey from Karachi to Jeddah, God willing, was completed in about four hours. During the journey, Talbiyah was recited silently or aloud. You go while reciting Durood Sharif, Istighfar and keeping yourself attached to Allah Almighty and no matter how much you thank Him, it is not enough. Remember, your presence is happening in a place where only the fortunate go. Let alone going there, even the thought of going there cannot come to your mind without the will of Allah Almighty.

✅ Umrah Checklist for First Timers

Essential Documents (Valid passport, visa, ticket, Hotel booking, Vaccine certificates, copies of imp documents)
Clothing & Ihram Essentials(Hijabs/scarves, 2 sets of Ihram, walking shoes, Undergarments, sleepwear)
Toiletries (Ihram-friendly, Unscented soap, shampoo, wipes, Nail clippers, small scissors, Towel)
Religious Essentials(Pocket-size Qur’an, dua book, Small bag for shoes in masjid, Tasbeeh)
Health & Medication ( basic medication, Electrolyte powder, Hand sanitizer, First aid kit, Face masks)
Travel & Comfort Gear (Lightweight suitcase, Neck pillow, water bottle, Power bank, Snacks/dry fruits)
Mental & Spiritual Preparation( Ihram rules, virtues of Umrah, steps of Umrah, learn essential Duas)

📿 Prayer while boarding the plane

📿 Urdu translation of umrrah ‘s dua

✈️Departure from Jeddah Airport to Makkah

On arrival at Jeddah Airport, take your handbag with your documents and your light fruit luggage from the plane and get off the plane and queue up with everyone at the health and passport counters adjacent to the customs shed to get your health certificate and passport checked. After that, in the shed where all the passengers’ luggage from the plane has been collected. Identify and separate your luggage and have your luggage checked by the Saudi staff who are patrolling the customs in the shed on your turn and then wait for the Hajj teachers to arrive with your luggage, passport, food, etc. and board them when they arrive and leave for Makkah. If you arrive late, be patient and forbear.

🕋Haram Boundaries

There is a police post almost 23 km before Makkah. Here, on the board above the road, it is written in large English: “For Muslims only.” From here the boundaries of Mecca begin. In Islam, Hajj is obligatory. In the same year, the Holy Prophet had appointed Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique along with his companions to perform Hajj and sent him to Mecca to perform Hajj. During this time, the first 40 verses of Suda Tawbah (also known as Surah Barat) were revealed. Its time of revelation was in the city of Dhul-Qa’d or thereabouts. He without delay assigned Hazrat Ali to this provider and despatched him to Mecca to announce Surah Barat. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique performed Hajj and Hazrat Ali Murtaza (may Allah be pleased with him) recited the first forty verses of Surah Barat to the general assembly of pilgrims along side these instructions: “After this 12 months, no polytheist will enter the residence of Allah, and no one will circumambulate the residence of Allah bare.”

In Surah Toba Allah says

That is, not only their Hajj and their pilgrimage are closed for the future, but their entry into the precincts of the Sacred Mosque is also closed so that there is no possibility of a recurrence of polytheism and ignorance. Being impure does not mean that they are impure in themselves, but it means that their beliefs, their morals, their actions and their ignorant way of life are impure and on the basis of this impurity, their entry into the precincts of the Sacred Mosque is closed. At this point, it will not be without benefit to know that after the conquest of Mecca, the first Hajj of the Islamic era was performed in the ancient way in Shar, then in Shah, the Muslims performed these two pilgrimages in their own way and the polytheists in their own way. After that, the pilgrimage took place in Sindh in the purely Islamic way and this is the famous pilgrimage which is called the Farewell Pilgrimage. The Holy Prophet did not go for Hajj for the first two years, and in the third year, when polytheism was completely eliminated, he performed Hajj. Now you are moving towards Mecca, the House of Allah is approaching. During this, recite the Talbiyah. The closer the destination gets. The desire increases as much as it does. In the same way, the more I come closer to the Almighty, the more I recite the Talbiyah. Recite the Talbiyah loudly and also think about it in my heart.

Recite this prayer while entering the city of Mecca.

The travelers to the House of Allah enter the city of Mecca, the city of peace, with this splendor, and then turn towards the House to which they were called. Hazrat Ibrahim had prayed to make this city a place of peace and refuge, and Allah fulfilled this.

And that Ibrahim prayed

O my Lord, make this city a city of peace and provide for its people who believe in Allah and the Hereafter, from all kinds of fruits.

In response, his Allah said:

“And whoever does not believe, I will give him the provisions of this worldly life for five days, but in the end I will drag him to the punishment of Hell, and that is the worst destination.” (Al-Baqarah)

After entering the city, whether you are staying here or with a teacher at his home, or as you have decided, enter the Haram Sharif for Umrah by saying ‘Labbayk’ and perform Umrah according guidance. When you enter in the Haram Sharif, put your right foot first.

First glance at the Kaaba

Whenever you enter the Haram Sharif through any of the doors, enter with humility, submissiveness, and humility, contemplating the greatness and glory of the Kaaba, and if you do not see the Kaaba, then close your eyes and then stop, and then, with all your heart, be grateful and grateful for your good fortune, and with great humility and need, pray for all the legitimate and good wishes of religion and the world Ask. The choice is his, but this hour is considered the hour of acceptance of prayers. You get whatever you want. Allah, the Almighty, does not reject the prayer asked at that time. Therefore, you should prepare in advance that when my first sight falls on the Kaaba of Allah, what should I ask my Lord for. Until your eyes are closed.

🕋 Step-by-Step Guide to Perform Umrah

Prepare for Ihram (before entering Miqat)
Ghusl (ritual purification): Take a shower or perform ablution (wudu).

1. Dress in Ihram

Men: Two white, unstitched cloths (Rida & Izar).
Women: Modest, non-fancy dress (no specific color).

Make the Niyyah (intention)

Say “Labbayka ‘Umrah” (O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah).

2. Enter Masjid al-Haram in Makkah

Enter right foot first, reciting

3. Perform Tawaf (7 rounds around the Kaaba)

Start at the Black Stone (Hajr al-Aswad).
For men: Uncover right shoulder (Idtiba) during Tawaf.
Move counter-clockwise around the Kaaba.
Recite dua, dhikr, or Quranic verses – no fixed supplications.
After 7 rounds, cover right shoulder again (end Idtiba).

4. Pray Two Rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim (if possible)

Recite:
1st rak’ah: Surah Al-Kafirun
2nd rak’ah: Surah Al-Ikhlas

5. Drink Zamzam Water

Make dua while drinking – it’s highly blessed.

6. Perform Sa’i (between Safa and Marwah)

Start at Safa, recite:

“Inna As-Safa wal-Marwah min sha’a’irillah…”

Make dua facing the Kaaba.

Walk to Marwah (1), then return to Safa (2), completing 7 trips.

Men jog lightly between green lights (women walk as normal).

End at Marwah.

7. Halq or Taqsir (Hair removal)

Men: Shave head (Halq) or shorten all hair (Taqsir).
Women: Trim hair about 1 inch from the end.

✅ Umrah is Complete!

You are now out of the state of Ihram.

Offer gratitude, extra prayers, and duas.