Step-by-Step
Hajj & Umrah Ritual Basics
A guide to the essential rituals of Hajj and Umrah for every pilgrim.
The Pillars of Umrah
1
Ihram
Entering the sacred state of spiritual purity by wearing the Ihram sheets and making the Niyyah (intention) at the Miqat boundary.
2
Tawaf
Circumambulating the Holy Kaaba seven times counter-clockwise, starting from the Hajr al-Aswad (Black Stone).
3
Sa'ee
Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa, in commemoration of Hajra's search for water.
4
Halq / Taqseer
Shaving the head (for men) or clipping a small portion of the hair (for both men and women) to exit the state of Ihram.