First Task: Entering Ihram (Fard)

1. Preparing for Ihram

At the designated Miqat (boundary), perform ghusl (full-body purification) or wudu (ablution) if possible.

Men: Wear two unstitched garments.
Women: Wear modest and proper attire that ensures purdah (observance of Islamic dress code).

2. Performing Two Rak'ah Salah

After the prayer, make the intention (niyyah) for Umrah by reciting:

اَللَّهُمَّ اِنِّي اُرِيْدُ العُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِيْ وَ تَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي

Allahumma inni uridul 'umrata fa-yassirhu li wa taqabbalhu minni

O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah. Make it easy for me and accept it from me.

3. Reciting Talbiyah

Reciting it at least once is obligatory:

لَبَّيْكَ اَللّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ – لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ – اِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ – لاَ شَرِيْكَ لَكَ

Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. Innal hamda, wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak.

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily, all praise, blessings, and sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.

4. Reciting an Additional Supplication

Along with Talbiyah, recite the following:

اَللَّهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْئَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَ الْجَنَّةَ وَ اَعُوْذُبِكَ مِنْ غَضَبِكَ وَ النَّارِ

Allahumma inni as'aluka ridaka wal-jannata wa a'udhu bika min ghadabika wan-nar.

O Allah! I seek Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge with You from Your displeasure and the Hellfire.

Entering Masjid Al-Haram

Supplication When Entering

When entering Masjid Al-Haram with the intention of performing Umrah, step in with your right foot and recite:

بِسْمِ اللهِ وَ الصّلَاةُ وَ السَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللهِ
أعُوْذُ بِاللهِ الْعَظِيْم وَ بِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ وَ سُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيْمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
اَللهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِىْ اَبْوَابَ رَحَمَتِكَ

Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulillah. A'udhu billahil-'Azim wa bi-wajhihil-karim wa sultanihil-qadim minash-shaitanir-rajim. Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatika.

In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, in His Noble Face, and in His Eternal Power from the accursed Shaytan. O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me.

Supplication Upon Seeing the Kaaba

When the Kaaba comes into view, recite the following:

اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السّلَامُ وَ مِنْكَ السَّلَامُ حَيِّنَا رَبَّنَا بِالسَّلَامِ
اَللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيْفاً وَ تَعْظِيْماً وَ تَكْرِيْماً وَ مَهَاَبَةً
وَ زِدْ مَنْ شَرّفَهُ وَ كَرّمَهُ مِمَّنْ حَجَّهُ وَاعْتَمَرَهُ تَشْرِيْفاً وَ تَعْظِيْماً وَ بِرُّا

Allahumma anta as-salam wa minkas-salam hayyina Rabbana bis-salam. Allahumma zid haza al-bayta tashrifan wa ta'ziman wa takriman wa mahabatan; wa zid man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman hajjahu wa'tamara tashrifan wa ta'ziman wa birran.

O Allah, You are peace, and from You comes peace. Keep us alive in peace, O our Lord. O Allah, increase the honor, greatness, dignity, and awe of this House (the Kaaba). And increase the honor and dignity of those who honor and dignify it, from among those who perform Hajj and Umrah, with honor, dignity, greatness, and righteousness.

Second Act: Performing Tawaf (Fard)

Starting Tawaf

The second obligatory act of Umrah is performing Tawaf around the Kaaba. Begin at the Hajar Aswad (Black Stone) by kissing it, touching it, or, if that is not possible, standing in line with it and signaling toward it with both hands. Men should perform Iztiba and Ramal, while women proceed normally. Begin Tawaf by reciting this supplication:

بِسْمِ اللهِ اَللهُ اَكْبَر - اَللَّهُمَّ اِيْمَنًا بِكَ و بصديقًا بِكِتَابِكَ وَرَفَعًا بِعَهْدِكَ وَ اِتِّبَعًا لِسُنَّةِ نَبِيِّكَ

Bismillahi Allahu Akbar. Allahumma imanan bika wa tasdiqan bikitabika wa raf'an bi'ahdika wa ittiba'an lisunnati nabiyyika.

In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, I believe in You, I affirm the truth of Your Book, I fulfill Your covenant, and I follow the Sunnah of Your Prophet.

During Tawaf

Keep the Kaaba and Hajar Aswad to your left as you proceed counterclockwise.
Pass the Rukn Al-Shami and Rukn Al-Iraqi, then approach the Rukn Al-Yamani.
At the Rukn Al-Yamani, if possible, touch it. If not, signal toward it.

While walking between Rukn Al-Yamani and Hajar Aswad, recite this Quranic supplication:

رَبَّنَا اَتِنَا فِى الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّ فِى الْاَخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina 'adhaban nar.

Our Lord, give us in this world good and in the Hereafter good, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

Each circuit is completed upon reaching the Hajar Aswad, and a total of seven circuits completes the Tawaf.

Iztiba and Ramal (For Men Only)

Iztiba

Men should drape their upper garment (shawl) by passing it under the right arm and placing it over the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder exposed. This signifies strength and readiness. It is a Sunnah practice.

Ramal

For the first three circuits of Tawaf, men should walk briskly with small, quick steps while swinging their arms slightly. This is also a Sunnah practice.

Note: Iztiba and Ramal are not applicable to women.

Prayer at Maqam Ibrahim

After completing Tawaf, it is Sunnah to pray two Rak'ahs of prayer at or near the Maqam Ibrahim (the Station of Ibrahim). A designated area for women is also available for prayer.

Drinking Zamzam Water

Following the prayer, drink Zamzam water, which is available around the Mataf area in coolers or dispensers. Warm Zamzam water is also provided for those sensitive to cold water.

This completes the Tawaf, one of the obligatory acts of Umrah.

Third Act: Performing Sa'ee Between Safa and Marwa (Wajib)

After drinking Zamzam water, proceed to climb the Safa Hill. Safa and Marwa are two small hills located near the Kaaba. Reciting, "I begin with what Allah has begun with. Indeed, Safa and Marwa are among the symbols of Allah," you go back and forth between these two hills seven times; this act is called Sa'ee.

Steps for Sa'ee

After Tawaf and praying two Rak'ahs at Maqam Ibrahim, touch the Hajar Aswad (if possible) and exit through the Bab Al-Safa of Masjid Al-Haram to climb Safa Hill.
Standing on Safa, recite the following verse:

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ فَمَنْ حَجَّ الْبَيْتَ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ

Inna al-Safa wa al-Marwata min sha'a'ir Allah, fa man hajja al-bayta aw i'tamara fa la junaha 'alayhi an yattawwafa bihima wa man tatawwa'a khayran fa inna Allah shakirun 'alim.

Indeed, Safa and Marwa are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs Umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is Appreciative and Knowing. (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 158)

Face the Kaaba, say "Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar (الحمد لله الله أكبر)" and make a supplication.
Recite the following supplication three times before starting toward Marwa:

لَا اِلَهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَاللهُ اَكْبَر – لَا اِلَهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ – لَهُ المُلْكُ وَ لَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِى وَ يُمِيْتُ وَ هُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيئ قَدِيْر

لَا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله وَحْدَهُ أنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ – وَ نَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَ هَزَمَ الأحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ

La ilaha illallahu wallahu akbar, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu yuhyi wa yumit, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. La ilaha illallahu wahdahu anjaza wa'dahu wa nasara 'abdahu wa hazama al-ahzaba wahdah. La ilaha illallah wa la na'budu illa iyah mukhlisina lahu al-din walaw karihal kafirun. Rabbighfir warham wa anta al-'Aziz al-Akram.

Marked Green Zone

As you begin from Safa Hill, you will encounter the "Green Marked Zone", which is specially highlighted with lights. Men should run through this zone, while women can walk at a normal pace.

Prayer to Recite at the Green Marked Zone

Recite the following prayer as you pass through the Green Marked Zone:

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَ اَنْتَ الْاَعَزُّ الْاَكْرَمُ

Rabbighfir warham wa anta al-'Aziz al-Akram.

"My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the Almighty, the Most Honorable."

Tasbeeh After Crossing the Green Marked Zone

After crossing the Green Marked Zone, both men and women should continue walking at a normal pace and recite the following Tasbeeh:

اَللهُ اَكْبَر - اَللهُ اَكْبَر- اَللهُ اَكْبَر- وَ لِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ

اَللَّهُمَّ حَبِّبْ اِلَيْنَا الْاِيْمَانَ وَ كَرِّهْ اِلَيْنَا الْكُفْرَ وَالْفُسُوْقَ وَالْعِصْيَانَ وَاجْعَلْنَا مِنْ عِبَادِكَ الصَّالِحِيْنَ

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, walillahi al-hamdu. Allahumma habbib ilayna al-imana wa karrih ilayna al-kufra wal-fusuqa wal-'isyan, wa ajilna min 'ibadika al-salihin.

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise. O Allah, make faith beloved to us and make disbelief, wickedness, and disobedience hateful to us, and make us among Your righteous servants."

Climbing Marwah Hill

After leaving Safa Hill, proceed to climb Marwah Hill. Once you reach Marwah, you will turn back toward Safa. During this, recite the following prayer:

اَللهُ اَكْبَر - اَللهُ اَكْبَر- اَللهُ اَكْبَر- وَ لِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ - لَا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله وَحْدَهُ صَدَقَ وَعْدَهُ وَ نَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَ هَزَمَ الأحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ – لَا اِلَهَ اِلَّا اللهُ وَ لَا نَعْبُدُ اِلَّا اِيَّاهُ مُخْلِصِيْنَ لَهُ الدِّيْنَ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْكَفِرُوْنَ - رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَ اَنْتَ الْاَعَزُّ الْاَكْرَمُ

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, walillahi al-hamdu. La ilaha illallah wahdah sadaqa wa`dah wa nasara `abdah wa hazama al-ahzaba wahdah. La ilaha illallah wa la na`budu illa iyah mukhlisina lahu al-din walaw karihal kafirun. Rabbighfir warham wa anta al-'Aziz al-Akram.

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise. There is no god but Allah alone, who fulfilled His promise, aided His servant, and defeated the confederates alone. There is no god but Allah, and we worship none but Him, sincere in His worship, even though the disbelievers may dislike it. O Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the Almighty, the Most Honorable."

Climbing Safa Hill (When Returning)

When you are returning to Safa Hill, men will walk quickly, and women will walk normally. Recite the prayer as before when you cross the Green Marked Zone:

رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَ اَنْتَ الْاَعَزُّ الْاَكْرَمُ

Rabbighfir warham wa anta al-'Aziz al-Akram.

Completing the Sa'i (7 Rounds)

The Sa'i will be completed after seven rounds of walking between Safa and Marwah. After completing the Sa'i, recite the following prayer:

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ السَّمِيْعُ الَعَلِيْمُ – وَ تُبْ عَلَيْنَا اِنَّكَ اَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحَيْمُ – وَ صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالَى عَلَى خَيْرِ خَلْقِهِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَّاَلِهِ وَ اَصْحَابِهِ اَجْمَعِيْنَ وَارْحَمْنَا مَعَهُمْ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا اَرْحَمَ الرَّحِمِيْنَ

Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka anta al-Sami`u al-`Alim. Wa tub `alayna innaka anta al-Tawwab al-Rahim. Wa sallallahu ta`ala `ala khayri khalqihi Muhammad wa alihi wa ashabihi ajma`in, wa rahmanna ma`ahum birahmatika ya arhamar rahimin.

"Our Lord, accept from us, You are the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. And forgive us, You are the Oft-Returning, the Most Merciful. And may Allah’s blessings be upon His best creation, Muhammad, his family, and companions, and may He have mercy on us with His mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful."

The Final Task of Umrah: Shaving the Head (Wajib)

After completing the Sa'i between Safa and Marwah, either shave your head or trim your hair. Women should trim a small portion of their hair to exit the state of Ihram. It is important to note that those performing the Qiran Hajj do not shave their heads. Only those who perform the Tamattu Hajj will shave their heads to exit Ihram. For the Ifrad Hajj, performing Umrah is not required.

May Allah, the Almighty, grant the Muslim Ummah the success to perform Umrah according to the proper way. Ameen.