Complete Umrah Guide, Step by Step: Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i and Halq (Umrah Ka Tarika)
Umrah explained practically, the way I filmed it in Masjid al-Haram: Ihram and Talbiyah, wudu and where to leave your shoes, starting Tawaf at the Black Stone, Zamzam, Sa'i between Safa and Marwa, and Halq or Qasr.
By Hafiz Tayyab · 15 October 2026 · 2 min read
The route
- MeeqattoMasjid al-HaramIhram + Talbiyah
- Hajr-e-Aswadto7 roundsTawaf
- SafatoMarwaSa'i, 7 trips
- BarbertoDoneHalq or Qasr
Ihram & Talbiyah
Before the Meeqat, with the intention for Umrah.
Tawaf
Seven rounds, starting and ending at the Black Stone line.
This is the guide I wish I'd had before my first Umrah. It follows my video, filmed inside Masjid al-Haram, step by step. It's practical, not a fatwa: for questions of fiqh, please ask a qualified scholar.
Step 1: Ihram and Talbiyah
Put on Ihram and make the intention (niyyah) for Umrah before you cross the Meeqat.
- Flying in: many people change at home or in transit. On my Ramadan trip I changed in Dubai and we said the Talbiyah on the plane before the Meeqat.
- Coming from Madinah by road: the buses stop at Dhul Hulayfah (Masjid al-Shajarah). That's where I tied my Ihram.
From then on, keep reciting the Talbiyah: Labbaik Allahumma labbaik…
Step 2: Wudu, and where to leave your shoes
Make wudu before you enter. Then decide what to do with your shoes:
- Use a shoe rack and remember your gate number, or
- Carry them in a small bag.
I've lost shoes in the Eid crowd. It happens.
Step 3: The first sight of the Kaaba
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Questions people ask
What are the steps of Umrah?
Ihram with the intention before the Meeqat, Tawaf of the Kaaba (7 rounds), two rakat after Tawaf, Sa'i between Safa and Marwa (7 trips), and Halq (shaving) or Qasr (trimming) the hair.
Where does Tawaf start?
At the line in line with the Hajr-e-Aswad (Black Stone) corner of the Kaaba. Each round ends back at the same line.
Where should I keep my shoes in Masjid al-Haram?
Use the shoe racks and remember the gate number you entered from, or carry your shoes in a small bag. Shoes get lost easily in the crowds.
Where did Hafiz Tayyab put on Ihram when coming from Madinah?
At Dhul Hulayfah (Masjid al-Shajarah), the Meeqat for people travelling from Madinah to Makkah.
Is this a religious ruling?
No. It is a practical walkthrough of how he performed Umrah. For rulings, ask a qualified scholar.
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