Preparation for Umrah

Umrah may be performed at any time of the year.

Umrah performed during Ramadan is considered equal to performing Hajj and offers the same rewards. Nevertheless, performing Umrah during Ramadan is not a substitute for Hajj, the performance of which is mandatory (fard) for all Muslims at least once in a lifetime, if they are physically and financially able.
To perform Umrah, you should be in a state of Ihram. Ihram is a state of purity and holiness. A man in Ihram is called muhrim; a woman is called muhrima.

The word Ihram is also used to denote the garment worn by pilgrims when in the state of Ihram. Men garb themselves in a white, seamless, two-piece garment. The top garment covers the torso but, during Umrah and Hajj, not necessarily the right shoulder. The lower garment covers from waist to knee. Women wear long white robes which cover them from head to toe. All wear sandals, rather than shoes.

To enter Ihram, pilgrims must wash themselves. A man may trim his hair and cut his nails. During Ihram, sexual activity, shaving, and cutting one's nails or skin all are forbidden. There are also prohibitions against killing animals, except those that can harm people, fighting or quarreling, using perfumes, washing hair with shampoo, wearing gloves or socks, or uprooting oats or trees. Those who do these knowingly or unknowingly or by forgetting have to pay a penalty by sacrificing an animal or giving alms.

Umrah Travel Agents

Umrah Travel Agents


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Climate data for Makkah

Climate Data for Makkah al-Mukarramah



Climate Data for Makkah



Climate data for Makkah al-Mukarramah

Masjid al-Haraam

Masjid al-Haraam

Masjid al-Harram (Makkah)

Masjid al-Haraam

Important Places

• The Holy Ka'aba. The House of Allah and the birth place of Imam Ali b. Abi Taalib.
• Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone)
• Maqam Ibrahim
• Hijr Ismail. This was the location of the house of Prophet Ismael [a]. He and his mother are buried here. He denied access to anyone because he did not like it to be walked on. Other prophets are buried in this place also. According to Imam Baqir [a], the place between Rukn and Maqam is full of graves of the Prophets. According to Imam Sadiq [a], seventy prophets are buried between Rukn al-Aiman and Hajar al-Aswad
• Well of Zamzam
• Mizabe Rahmah: the golden trough (water channel) between Rukn Iraqi and Rukn Shami
• Shadharwan
• Mustajar: This is just before Rukn Yamani whilst walking from Rukn Shami to Rukn Yamani. It has also been defined as the area between the Black Stone (hajar al-aswad) and the door of the Ka'aba
• Mutaawadh or Multazam: The place between Rukn Yamani and the Black Stone (hajar al-aswad)
• Hatwim. According to the book "Adabul Haramain", this is the place between the door of the Ka'aba and Hajar al-Aswad. It is called Hatwim "the smasher" because it smashes major and minor sins of one who seeks forgiveness here. It is said that this is the place where Adam [a] was forgiven. According to the book ""Umra & Ziyarat", this is the place where Prophet Ismail, his mother and many other prophets are buried. See Hijr Ismail above.
• Rukn al-Aiman (the right-hand side corner of the Ka'aba).This is opposite the Black Stone behind the House. The Prophet [s] said "Whenever I come at this point, I find Jibril is already there before me." Imam al-Sadiq [a] said: "Rukn al-Aiman is our gate to Paradise". He also said: "In this place is one of the doors of Paradise that has never been closed since it was opened. There is a river from Paradise in which deeds of the servants are dropped." Also called Rukn al-Junubi. It comes before the Black Stone corner.
• Rukn Shami/Gharbi. This is the corner of the Ka'aba that comes after Hijr Ismail
• Rukn al-Sharqi. This is the corner where Hajar al-Aswad rests.
• Rukn al-Shimali / Iraqi. This is corner that comes after the Ka'aba's door before one reaches Hijr Ismail.
• Mount Safa. When going to Safa for Sa'y, use the same door that the Prophet [s] used, which is Bab as-Safa, opposite the Black Stone.
• Mount of Marwa

Jannatul Baqi (Jannat-ul-Baqi)

Jannatul Baqi

Jannatul Baqi

Jannatul Baqi

Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hajj Route

Hajj Route

Hajj Route

Hajj Route

Reference to Meeqaats (Miqat, Miqats) for Umrah and Hajj

Locations of Miqats for Umrah and Hajj (Meeqaat, Meeqat, Miqaat)



Meeqats



There are five places some distance from the Holy City of Makkah which pilgrims must not cross before they are in a state of Ihram if they intend to enter al Masjid al Haram for Umrah or Hajj. These points or stations are called Miqats. For map, see Location of Miqats

Madina al-Munawwarah Street Map

Madina al-Munawwarah Street Map

Madina al-Munawwarah

Madina al-Munawwarah Street Map

Makkah al-Mukarramah Street Map

Makkah al-Mukarramah Street Map

Makkah al-Mukarramah

Makkah al-Mukarramah Street Map