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Umrah Overview
Umrah literally means to visit a habitable place.  In terms of the Shari`ah it means to pass the Miqat in Ihram to perform Tawaf of the Ka`bah, Sa`y of Safa’ and Marwah and to shave/trim the hair.It is Sunnah al-Mu`akkadah (emphasised Sunnah) to perform `Umrah at least once in a person’s life. Any more than this is Mustahabb. `Umrah can be performed anytime of the year besides the days of Hajj (9-13th of Dhul-Hijjah).

VIRTUES
`Umrah is a cleanser for the sins committed between it and another `Umrah.al-Bukhari, Muslim

To perform one `Umrah in Ramadan is equal to a Hajj in reward. In another narration, it is equal to a Hajj performed with the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) Muslim
The performers of Hajj and `Umrah represent (the order) of Allah. If they call Him, He answers them and if they seek His Forgiveness He forgives them. Ibn Majah
`Abdullah ibn Mas`ud reports that Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.) said, “Perform Hajj and `Umrah one after the other. Surely they remove poverty and sins just as the furnace removes the rust from iron, gold and silver.”at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa’i`
A’ishah once sought permission from Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.) to go for Jihad.Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.) replied, “Your Jihad is Hajj.”Ahmad
`If a person sets off for Hajj or `Umrah and passes away en route, he shall be brought before Allah I without having to stand for judgement, nor will he have to give account. It shall be said to him: ‘Enter into Jannah.’at-Targhib

INTENTION

The intention should be the sole pleasure of Allah and should be carried out in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.). Keep in mind that one is going to visit the house of Allah (the Ka`bah), which is perpetually visited by angels, and has the mercy and blessings of Allah descending upon it at all times.

The intention should also include the performance of a great Sunnah of many of the great Prophets.
Important: If one’s attitude is neglectful or dismissive of this journey then one will not only be wasting effort and money, but one may actually be liable for punishment for this incorrect attitude.

 

Learning Centre - Great Books & Easy Umrah Guide books
Performing Umrah
Simple Umrah Guide  
Visual Umrah Guide
Complete Guide to performing Umrah 

Quran
Read The Holy Quran Online

Salah (Prayer)
Virtues of Salah (Prayer) 
Complete Guide to performing Salah
Deeds, Prayer & Islamic Creed 

Supplictions from the Quran
Fourty Rabbana Duas from the Quran

Hadith
Riyad as-Salihin - (The Meadows of the Righteous) By: An-Nawawi 
Al Adab AL Mufrad Online (Imam Bukhari)
Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar)  

Fiqh
An Introduction To Fiqh
Al-Fiqh-Al-Akbar - (The Great Fiqh)

Sunnah
Prophet Muhammad's Wazaif
Shama'iel Trimidi - (Qualities of our Prophet)