Step 1
Ihram
Before reaching the Miqat (designated boundary), recite the travel dua. Then enter the state of Ihram. For men, this means wearing two white unstitched cloths: the Izar (around the waist) and the Rida (over the shoulders). For women, normal modest Islamic clothing is worn in any permissible color (white is preferred), while the face and hands remain uncovered in Ihram (no niqab and no gloves, as in Bukhari 1838). Make your intention for Umrah sincerely in your heart and recite Talbiyah loudly (men) or quietly (women). There are three types of Ihram intention: Tamattu (Umrah then Hajj separately), Qiran (Umrah and Hajj together), and Ifrad (Hajj only).
Essential Duaa
لبيك اللهم لبيك، لبيك لا شريك لك لبيك، إن الحمد والنعمة لك والملك، لا شريك لك
"Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk. Innal-hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak."
Sunnah Actions
Sunnah Guidelines
- Recite the travel dua when departing for Umrah
- Perform ghusl before entering Ihram as the Prophet ﷺ did
- For men: apply perfume to the body before wearing Ihram clothes (sunnah)
- For women: ghusl is allowed but without perfume
- Pray two rakahs before intention if it is not a prohibited prayer time
- Three Ihram types: Tamattu, Qiran, and Ifrad
- Ihram prohibitions include cutting hair/nails, perfume after ihram, marital relations, hunting, and marriage contract
- Women should not cover the face or wear gloves during Ihram
- Recite Talbiyah frequently until Tawaf begins
More Duaa
Duaa Collection
لبيك اللهم لبيك، لبيك لا شريك لك لبيك، إن الحمد والنعمة لك والملك، لا شريك لك
Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty. You have no partner.
اللهم إني أسألك رضاك والجنة وأعوذ بك من سخطك والنار
O Allah, I ask You for Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Your anger and the Fire.
اللهم إني نويت العمرة فيسرها لي وتقبلها مني
O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah, so make it easy for me and accept it from me.