Begin with a sincere intention (niyyah): make for the sake of Allah.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months, and you have the required travel documents and vaccinations.
Pack appropriately: comfortable footwear, Ihram garments (for men), modest dress (for women), a small bag for essential items, and a portable Qur’an app or dua list.
Review the rules of Ihram: understand its restrictions and significance.
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Confirm your flights, hotel bookings, and airport/hotel transfers — all should be handled by Talbiyah as part of your package.
At the Miqat (entry point into Ihram) make the Talbiyah:
“Labbayka Allahumma Umrah…”
This marks the start of your Umrah ritual.
Men should wear the two-piece white Ihram; women should wear modest, simple clothing without additional adornment.
State your intention clearly, maintain your mindfulness, and treat this state with respect.
Tawaf – Seven laps around the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram:
Begin at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad), follow the crowd anticlockwise.
After completing Tawaf, perform two rak‘ahs of nafl prayer near Maqam Ibrahim.
Drink Zamzam water and make heartfelt duʿās.
Sa’i between Safa & Marwah – Walk or run seven crossings between the two hills:
Start at Safa, move to Marwah (one lap), and repeat for seven laps ending at Marwah.
Men may walk briskly for first three laps; normal pace after. Women should walk evenly.
Halq or Taqsir – Completing the ritual:
While many packages focus on Makkah, your journey with Talbiyah often includes travel to Al‑Masjid an‑Nabawi in Madinah:
Visit the Rawdah, the Prophet’s ﷺ Masjid, Jannat al-Baqi and other historic sites.
Use this opportunity for deeper reflection, Qiyam, and making duʿā in quieter surroundings.
Once you’re back home — reflect on your experience, share your stories, and implement the spiritual lessons you gained.
Treat your Umrah as a new beginning: adopt good habits, maintain your connection to Allah, and plan for future pilgrimages if possible.
Remember the Prophet’s ﷺ hadith:
“An Umrah performed in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj (with me).”
(Ensure to verify exact wording and authenticity)
Let your Umrah become an experience of deep transformation, not just travel. With Talbiyah, you get professional travel arrangements, faith-centred guidance, and complete support from the UK until your return home.
