How to perform Umrah from Bangladesh | A step-by-step Guideline

Step - 01

The Niyyah | Pure intention

The Niyyah for Umrah should be made at the Miqat or very near it as you proceed in its direction. It is advised (Mustahabb) that you declare your desire both out loud and internally.

The Arabic intentions listed below are illustrative only:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ
Meaning: O Allah, I want to perform the Umrah.

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّيْ

Meaning: O Allah, I want to perform Umrah, so accept it from me and make it simple for me.

Step- 03

Reciting Talbiyah

In order to confirm your purpose and enter the state of Ihram, you must recite the Talbiyah after making your Niyyah. Hanafi and Maliki's schools of thought both agree that the Talbiyah statement is Wajib.

Talbiya is,
لَبَّيْكَ اللهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ - لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ - إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ - لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ
Pronunciation: Labbayk allahumma labbayeek, labbayeeka l’aa sharika laka labbayeek, innal-ḥamda wan-ni’mata, laka wal-mulk, l’aa sharika lak.
Meaning: Oh Allah your service, at your service. At your service, you have no partner. Truly all praise, favor, and sovereignty are Yours. You have no partner.

Step- 05

Safa Marwa and Sa'i

Follow the Tawaf with Sa'i, walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah. This act commemorates Hagar's search for water for her son Isma'il and signifies perseverance and faith.

For the Sa’i to be considered valid, the following is necessary:

• To conduct Sa'i on oneself
• To have performed the Sa'i after entering into Ihram
• Must remain in Ihram till the Sa'i is finished
• To conduct Sa'i when it is due
• Sa'i to start at Safa and end at Marwa
• To conduct Sa'i after Tawaf has been completed
• Sa'i must be performed on foot (Unless you have a valid excuse)
• To perform seven rounds

Step- 07

Visiting Madinah - Masjid an Nabawi

If your journey allows, take the opportunity to visit the blessed city of Madinah and offer prayers at the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi). Seek blessings from this sacred site and pay your respects at the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) grave.