Take a bath or shower (Ghusl) for cleanliness
Trim nails and remove unwanted hair (if needed before entering Ihram)
Wear clean, modest clothing
Two unstitched white sheets:
Rida → over shoulders
Izar → wrapped around the waist
Sandals allowed (feet partially uncovered)
Loose, modest clothing covering the body
Headscarf (hijab) covering hair
Face & hands may remain uncovered
Miqat = designated boundary points for entering Ihram
Depending on your route to Makkah, the common Miqats are:
Dhul Hulaifah → for people coming from Madinah
Al-Juhfah → for people coming from the direction of Syria, Egypt
Qarn al-Manazil → for Najd region pilgrims
Yalamlam → from Yemen direction
Dhat Irq → from Iraq direction
🟢 Tip: You must enter Ihram before crossing the Miqat.
Mentally and verbally state your intention for Umrah:
Example (in your own words): “I intend to perform Umrah for Allah’s sake.”
This transforms your state into Ihram
Immediately after Niyyah, recite:
“Labbayka Allahumma Umrah”
Then continue saying the Talbiyah frequently while traveling to Makkah:
“Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk…”
🟢 Tip: Talbiyah should be recited aloud or quietly during the journey, showing devotion.
While in Ihram, avoid prohibited acts:
🚭 Perfumes or scented products
✂️ Cutting nails or hair
💔 Sexual activity
🧍 Wearing stitched clothing (for men)
🗣️ Arguing, fighting, or swearing
🐦 Hunting or harming animals
Travel calmly to Makkah
Perform Tawaf (circumambulation of Ka‘bah)
Then Sa‘i (walking between Safa & Marwah)
End Ihram with hair trimming or cutting
✅ Bottom line:
Entering Ihram is both a physical and spiritual preparation. Start at the Miqat, wear Ihram clothing, make your intention, recite Talbiyah, and follow the rules. This ensures your Umrah is valid and spiritually focused 🌙✨
