Umrah Step by Step: A Pocket Guide from India
Ihram, tawaf, sa'i and cutting the hair, in order, with the du'as in Arabic, a packing list and the mistakes to avoid.
Updated 25 October 2026
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About 10 minutes to readtime it takesUmrah has four parts: entering ihram at the miqat, seven rounds of tawaf around the Ka'bah, seven laps of sa'i between Safa and Marwah, and shaving or trimming the hair. This pocket guide takes you through each part in order, the Hanafi way, with what to do on the plane from India as you cross the miqat of Yalamlam, what is not allowed in ihram, the du'as in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, a packing list, the mistakes pilgrims often make, and a short note on visiting Madinah.
Step by step
- 1Prepare and put on ihram before the flight
- 2Make the intention and say the Talbiyah at the miqat (Yalamlam)
- 3Tawaf: seven rounds of the Ka'bah, then two rak'ahs
- 4Sa'i: seven laps from Safa to Marwah
- 5Shave or trim the hair to leave ihram
How to use it
Print it before you travel and fold it into your passport wallet, or save it on your phone. Read page 1 at home, keep page 2 with you in Masjid al-Haram, and use the packing list on page 3 before you leave.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the miqat when flying from India?
Flights from India cross the miqat of Yalamlam before reaching Jeddah. Make the intention on the plane, not at Jeddah airport.
Do I need wudu for tawaf?
Yes. Wudu is needed for tawaf. It is recommended, not required, for sa'i.
How much hair should a woman cut?
About a fingertip's length (2.5 cm) from the ends of the hair. A woman does not shave her head.
Is there a special du'a for each round of tawaf?
No fixed du'a is needed. Make du'a in your own words, and say Rabbana atina between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone.
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