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What to bring on your journey
What to Bring to Mina
What to bring to Arafah and Muzdalifah
Step by Step Umrah Guide
What to bring on your journey
- Passport and whatever attached in your passport when you get it back from the Saudi Embassy, and Green Card or any other document (for non-American Citizen).
- When you receive your passport back from the Embassy, please make sure to make a copy of your passport and your Hajj visa and bring it with you
- Bring Qur’an, Islamic Book, Notebook, Hajj Book, Do’a book, etc
- Make sure to bring enough money for your trip (around $1000 depending what you need to buy for gift)
- Get some safety pockets and a safety belt to keep your money and the documents with you.
- Bring the necessary clothes (at least 6), socks, shoes/sandals, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.
- If you are sick or need certain medication, take it with you. Medicines, however is plenty in Saudi. For sisters, you can buy medicine for stopping period in Saudi, don’t buy in US.
- It will be hot in Arafah, bring sun glasses or umbrella, battery operated fan and BOTTLE Spray.
- You need to bring some kind of bag to put your shoes/sandals when you enter the masjid.
- Bring a bed sheet for sleeping in Mina. Mattress, blanket and pillow provided in Mina. (Throw blanket or plastic mat may be needed ONLY IN MUZDHALIFAH or ARAFAH). IN Muzdhalifah is only a parking lot, Therefore, you need to bring a mat or something to sleep on. In Arafah there is a temporarily tent and carpeted, but the carpet is dirty, you need to bring a mat as well.
- Bring a BACKPACK or SMALL DUFFLE BAG to carry to mina as we are going to leave our luggage in the hotel in Makkah. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CARRY ON TO MINA, THE SPACE IN MINA IS VERY LIMITED. (MAN and WOMAN will be in separate tent, for husband and wife bring one backpack or small duffle bag for each one of you)
- You may bring camera, unlocked cellphone, walkie talkie, camcorder or tape recorder.
What to Bring to Mina
- BACKPACK (EACH PERSON NEED TO CARRY BACKPACK BECAUSE MAN AND WOMAN WILL BE SEPARATED)
- BATHROOM TISSUE & PAPER TOWEL (IF NEEDED)
- UNSCENTED SOAP, UNSCENTED TOOTH PASTE, AND UNSCENTED DEODORANT and UNSCENTED TISSUE
- MEDICINE (IF NEEDED)
- DOA BOOK, QUR’AN, NOTE BOOK, PEN, TASBIH, SAJDAH (PRAYER RUGS)
- Yoga Mat, PLASTIC MAT or Throw Blanket (You may buy PLASTIC MAT IN SAUDI) For Arafah and Muzdalifah
- BREAKFAST BAR (MIGHT NEEDED DURING THE HAJJ TIME)
- FOR SISTER BRING SOCKS
- Bring 1 extra ihram to change incase needed and extra clothes
- BRING PLASTIC BAG AND ZIPLOC BAGS (YOU MAY NEED THIS FOR SOMETHING)
- Small Towel & MASK
- It will be hot in Arafah, bring sun glasses, umbrella, battery operated fan and BOTTLE Spray
- Bring a bed sheet and pillow sheet for sleeping in Mina
- Bring a BACKPACK or SMALL DUFFLE BAG to carry to mina as we are going to leave our luggage in the hotel in Makkah. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CARRY ON TO MINA, THE SPACE IN MINA IS VERY LIMITED. (MAN and WOMAN will be in separate tent, for husband and wife bring one backpack or small duffle bag for each one of you)
- MOST IMPORTANT THING IS BRING YOUR PATIENCE
What to bring to Arafah and Muzdalifah
- DOA BOOK, QUR’AN, NOTE BOOK, PEN, TASBIH, SAJDAH (PRAYER RUGS)
- Yoga Mat, PLASTIC MAT or Throw Blanket (You may buy PLASTIC MAT IN SAUDI) For Arafah and Muzdalifah
- Please bring energy bar or any kind of snack you like (we might need them while waiting for the bus, or while waiting for food)
- Unscented Tissue
- Umbrella
- Sun Glasses
- MASK
- MOST IMPORTANT THING IS BRING YOUR PATIENCE
Step by Step Umrah Guide
Before setting off from home:
- Make Ghusl (full body wash)
- Trim your nails, and remove your pubic hair.
- Whatever Salah is due at the time of travel, ensure it has been prayed in full
before setting off. - Read 2 rakaats of Travelling Salah before setting off.
- When going out of your house/hotel, say:
Bismillahi, Tawakkaltu, ‘a‐lallahi, wa laa hawla wa laa quwatta illah billah
(In the name of Allaah, I place my trust in Allaah, and there is no might nor
power except with Allaah) - Read Du’aa of Travelling, before setting off in car
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Subhaa‐nalathee, Sakha‐ra‐la‐naa
ha‐thaa wa maa kunaa, lahu muq‐ri‐nee‐na wa innaa ilaa rabbinaa
la‐mun‐qa‐le‐boon
(Allaah is the greatest x3, How perfect He is, The One Who has place this
(transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of
that, and to our Lord if our final destiny.) - At a journey break, you may say:
A’uthoo bi‐kalimaa tillaah‐hitammaa ti‐min sharri maa khalaq
(I take refuge in Allaah’s perfect words from the evil that He has created.)
Note: During your journey keep yourself in the remembrance of Allah (make
dhikr, make dua, read quran, read Islamic Book etc). Remember this is the start of
your journey to the House of Allah, and you have been given an invitation from
Málik Al‐Mulk (Owner and King of all Kingdoms), so Praise and Glorify Him. - Once you are a traveller (having left your areas of residence), and the next Salah
is due, you can combine and shorten them as this is a concession from Allah.
1. Dhur (2 Rakaats) & Asr (2 Rakaats) together
2. Maghrib (3 Rakaats) & Ishaa (2 Rakaats) together
3. Read as many sunnah/nawafil as you like, there is no restriction. - Before passing the Meeqat – (the place where the Umrah starts, and one enters
the state of Ihram)
Men to get changed into their Ihram (2 pieces of white cloth), preferably after one
of the 5 daily prayers - Make niyyah (intention) for Umrah
Labbaik Allaahumma ‘Umrah
(Here I am O Allah making ‘Umraah)
If one fears that they are likely to be subjected to illness or anything else that might
obstruct their Umrah, one may add the following, by doing so if one can not complete
the Umrah for whatever reason; then they simply cut their hair and do not have to pay
the ransom.
Allaahumma mahillee haithu habastanee
(I come out of the state of Ihraam from the place You prevent me from
continuing).
Make the Talbiyah (men to raise their voices) and continue making the Talbiyah until
you reach the Kaba and start your Tawaf
Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk,
innal‐hamda wan‐ni’mata laka wal‐mulk, laa shareeka lak
(Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am.
Surely all praise, grace and dominion is yours, and you have no partner.) - Entering Masjid Al Haram ‐ (in Makkah, Saudia Arabia)
- Enter with your right foot
- Make duaa of the Masjid
Bismillah, Allallhumma salli ‘alaa muhammadin wa sallim ‐ allaahumma aftah
lee abwaaba rahmatika
(In the name of Allaah! O Allaah! Exalt the mention of your Messenger. O
Allaah! Forgive my sins, and open the gates of Your mercy for me) - Tawaf (7 rounds around the Ka’bah) ‐ You must be in Wudu (ablution)
Men to leave their right shoulder bare ONLY during the entire Tawaf, this is called
Idtiba’a, after the tawaf men need to cover both shoulders.
Start at the Black Stone, either kiss it if you can, if not touch it with your right hand, if not
face the Black Stone and point at it with your right hand
Say Bismillah, Allahu Akbar (just before kissing it/or just before or whilst
touching/pointing)
For men, to Raml (hasten/briskly walk) during the first 3 rounds of Tawaf and walk
normally during the other 4 rounds.
Once you reach the Yamani corner, either touch it with your right hand (do not kiss it), and say Bimsillah Allahu Akbar
or if unable, then continue without gesturing or saying anything from the Yamani corner to the Black Stone recite
Rabbanaa aatinaa fid‐dunyaa wa feel aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa ‘adhaaban naar
(Our Lord, grant us good in this life and good in the hereafter and save us from the punishment of the Hellfire).
Once you return back to the Black Stone, you have completed 1 round, and you need to
repeat the above steps 6 more times.
Note: There is no specific duaa’s that must be read during the Tawaf. Make as
many supplications from your heart, for that which will benefit you. Recite
whatever you wish, supplicate to Allaah by asking for good, recite the Quran,
anything you wish. - After Completing Tawaf, proceed to Maqaam‐e Ibraaheem ‐ (Prophet Ibraaheem’s station)
Recite this verse (which means):
Watta khidhoo min‐maqaami ibraaheema musalla
(And take you (people) the Maqaam (place) of Ibraheem as a place of Prayer. [Quran; 2:125])
Pray two short Rak’ahs, as close as conveniently possible behind Maqaam‐e Ibraheem.
If it is not possible then you can pray them anywhere in the sacred mosque.
It is preferred to recite during the first Rak’ah (after Surah Al Fatiha), Surah Al‐Kafiroon
and during the second Rak’ah (after Surah Al Fatiha) Surah Al‐lkhlaas - Go to Zam Zam Wells
Make duaa before drinking
Drink Zam Zam water
Pour water over your head
Return to the Black Stone touch it with your right hand (as before), if it is not
convenient do nothing, and proceed to do Sai. - Sai (7 circuits) ‐ having wudu is highly recommended, but not compulsory
As you leave the boundary of the Masjid, you can say (as prescribed for all Masaajid):
Bismillahi was‐salaatu was‐salaamu ‘alaa rasoolillahi,
Allahum‐ma inee a’‐aluka min fadhlika, Allahum‐ma a’simnee
minash‐shaitaanie‐rajeem
(In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah.
O Allaah, I ask You from Your favour. O Allaah, guard from the accursed devil.)
Upon approaching Mount Safaa, the following ayaat (verse) is recited
Innas‐safaa wal marwata min sha’aa’irillaahi faman hajjal baita ‘awi’tamara
falaa janaaha ‘alaihi an yattawwafa bihimaa wa man tatawwa’a khiran
fa’innallaaha shaakirun ‘aleemun
(Verily, As‐Safaa and Al‐Marwah are from the symbols of Allaah. So it is not a
sin on him who performs Hajj or ‘Umrah of the house (ka ‘bah) to perform the
going (tawaaf) between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily,
Allaah is the All‐Recognizer, All‐Knower. [Quran; 2:158])
Abda’u bimaa bada’Allahu bihi
(I begin with what Allaah began with.)
Then ascend upon Mount Safaa, face the Qiblah, raise your hands and recite 3 times:
Allaahu akbar allaahu akbar allaahu akbar.
(Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest, Allaah is the Greatest.)
La ilaaha illa Allah, Wahdahu laa Sharika lah, Lah ul‐Mulk, Wa lah ul‐Hamd,
Wa huwa ‘ala Kulli shay’in Qadeer, Laa ilaaha illa Allah, Anjaza wa’dah, Wa
Nasara ‘abdah, Wa hazam al‐Ahzaba wahdah
(There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, Alone. He has no partner, To
Him belongs the kingdom, & all praise belongs to Him, & He has power above
all things, There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah, He fulfilled His
promise, Granted victory to His servant, And alone He defeated the allied
army.)
Then you Praise Allah, Send Salaam upon Muhammad (sa) and then make as much
personal Du’as as you like. Pray for anything from the goodness of this life and the next,
pray for both yourself and others.
Then descend from Mount Safaa and go walking towards Mount Marwah
When you reach the green sign, men are to hasten their walk for a while, but do
not run. Then return to your normal phase of walk at the next green sign.
Upon reaching Mount Marwah repeat the same procedure as when ascending Mount
Safaa (face the Qibla, raise your hands and repeat what was said on Mount Safaa.)
This completes one circuit.
Continue and complete in total 7 circuits, ending the last one on Mount Marwah.
Enjoy the process. You’ve come all this way, open your heart in glorification and
Dua to Allah!
Note: There are no particular supplications to be recited between Safaa and
Marwah. It is up to the worshipper to praise Allah or supplicate Him in his own
words, or he may recite portions of the Our’an. - After Completing Sai, Trim/Cut the hair. It is recommended for men are to shave all their hair, but they can trim it all the
way round. Women are to shorten their hair by a finger tip.
Now all Ihraam rules are lifted, and your Umrah is completed. May Allah accept your Umrah, Ameen!!