My DIY Umrah

1️⃣ Not Learning the Basics 📚

  • Going without knowing Umrah steps, pillars, and sunnahs

  • Relying only on others for guidance


2️⃣ Incorrect Intention (Niyyah) 🕊️

  • Niyyah is in the heart, not just spoken aloud

  • Passing the Miqat without Ihram invalidates Umrah


3️⃣ Breaking Ihram Rules 🚫

  • Using perfume or scented soap 🧴

  • Cutting hair or nails ✂️

  • Men covering head 🧢 or wearing stitched clothes 👕


4️⃣ Pushing or Arguing During Rituals 🤕

  • Shoving in Tawaf or Sa‘i

  • Forgetting patience and kindness

👉 Tip: Kissing the Black Stone is not obligatory ☝️


5️⃣ Believing Certain Spots Have Special Duas 📍

  • No evidence for fixed duas at walls, pillars, or lights

  • Any sincere dua from the heart is accepted 🤲


6️⃣ Excessive Talking or Phone Use 📱

  • Missing the spiritual focus due to chatting or selfies

  • Keep attention on dhikr, dua, and reflection 🧘‍♂️


7️⃣ Rushing Through Rituals ⏩

  • Tawaf or Sa‘i done hastily

  • Calm, mindful worship brings more reward 🕯️


8️⃣ Tawaf Mistakes 🔄

  • Not completing 7 full rounds

  • Starting from the wrong point

  • Loud group chanting or distractions


9️⃣ Ignoring Physical Limits 😓

  • Overexertion leads to mistakes or illness

  • Rest when needed; Allah values intention over suffering 🤍


🔟 Forgetting Patience & Good Manners 🌸

  • Anger, complaints, or harsh words

  • Umrah is as much about character and humility as rituals