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How to perform Umrah step by step from Bangladesh?

Performing Umrah is a dream for every Muslim. It is a journey of the heart, done only for the pleasure of Allah. Every year, thousands of Muslims from Bangladesh travel to Makkah to perform Umrah. The number is increasing as flights and visa processing become easier, yet many still miss this blessing. One main reason is the lack of clear guidance.

Many people do not perform Umrah because they are unsure about the proper rules and sequence of rituals. Umrah is simple when explained in order. At Saif Hajj Umrah Travels, we provide comprehensive care to Bangladeshi pilgrims, from visa and travel arrangements to every ritual. This page explains how to perform Umrah step by step with duas and Qur’anic verses.

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What is Umrah?

Umrah is a minor pilgrimage to Makkah. Unlike Hajj, which has fixed dates, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. The rituals refresh faith, cleanse sins, and bring peace to the heart. Though it is not fard (obligatory), it brings great reward. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“العُمْرَةُ إِلَى العُمْرَةِ كَفَّارَةٌ لِمَا بَيْنَهُمَا”
“Umrah to Umrah is an expiation for what is between them.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

For Bangladeshi Muslims, Umrah is not just a ritual — it is a lifetime opportunity to be close to the Kaʿbah, pray inside Masjid al-Ḥarām, and feel the mercy of Allah in every step.

Minor pilgrimage to Makkah

Umrah preparations before leaving Bangladesh

Prepare both physically and spiritually before starting your sacred journey. The most important step is to set a pure intention and ask Allah for an accepted Umrah.

Documents & travel needs
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Umrah visa arranged by a licensed agency
  • Flight tickets, hotel booking confirmations
  • Vaccination and health clearance
Physical preparation
  • Trim nails and remove unwanted hair
  • Take a full bath (ghusl) before Ihram if possible
  • Carry Ihram clothes (2 white sheets for men, modest dress for women)
  • Comfortable slippers or sandals
Spiritual preparation
  • Pray two rakʿāt before travel
  • Make sincere tawbah (repentance)
  • Give charity before leaving
  • Learn important duas of Tawāf, Saʿī, and general dhikr

Step-by-step rituals to perform Umrah

Umrah follows a clear order of rituals. From entering the Ihram to cutting the hair, each step carries deep meaning. Here are the main steps you will perform during Umrah. Follow in order.

1. Ihram – The state of purity

Ihram begins before crossing the Miqāt (boundary).

  • Men wear two white unstitched sheets.
  • Women wear simple, modest clothes without covering their faces and hands.
  • Perform ghusl (bath) or at least wudūʾ.
  • Pray two rakʿāt.
Make niyyah (intention):
“لَبَّيْكَ عُمْرَةً”
Labbaik ʿUmratan
(O Allah, I respond to Your call for Umrah.)
Recite the Talbiyah repeatedly:
“لَبَّيْكَ اللّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكُ، لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ”
Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk. Innal-ḥamda wan-niʿmata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

This talbiyah is recited until you reach the Kaʿbah for Tawāf.

2. Tawāf – Circling the Kaʿbah

Tawāf is the heart of Umrah. It means walking around the Kaʿbah seven times in devotion to Allah. Each round begins at the Black Stone and is done with humility, prayer, and remembrance. This act reminds us that Allah is at the center of our lives

  • Enter Masjid al-Ḥarām with your right foot. Say: “اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ” Allahumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.)
  • Start Tawāf from the Black Stone (Ḥajar al-Aswad).
  • Point to it and say: “بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ” (Bismillāh, Allāhu Akbar).
  • Walk around the Kaʿbah seven times, anti-clockwise.
Dua between Yemeni corner and Black Stone:
“رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّار”
Rabbana ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah wa qinā ʿadhāban-nār (Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the Fire.)
  • After finishing 7 rounds, pray two rakat behind Maqām Ibrāhīm if possible.
  • Drink Zamzam water and make duʿa.

3. Saʿī – Walking between Ṣafā and Marwah

Saʿī is the walk between the hills of Ṣafā and Marwah, done seven times after Tawāf. It follows the footsteps of Hājar (AS) when she searched for water for her son Ismāʿīl. This act is a reminder of patience, struggle, and trust in Allah’s mercy.

Allah says in the Qur’an:
“إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ اللَّهِ”
Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:158)
  • Go to Ṣafā hill. Face the Kaʿbah, raise your hands, say duʿāʾ and takbīr.
  • Walk towards Marwah. This counts as one.
  • Return from Marwah to Ṣafā. This counts as two.
  • Complete seven circuits in total.
  • Men jog lightly between the two green lights.

During Saʿī, recite any dhikr, Qur’anic verses, or duʿāʾs you know.

4. Halq or Taqsīr – Cutting the Hair

Halq or Taqsīr is the final step of Umrah. Men either shave their heads completely or trim their hair, while women cut a small portion from the ends of their hair. This act shows humility before Allah and marks the completion of the pilgrimage.

  • After Saʿī, men either shave their heads (halq) or trim hair (taqsīr). Shaving has more rewards.
  • Women cut a small lock of hair (equal to fingertip length).

Note: This marks the completion of Umrah. Ihram restrictions are lifted.

Duas & Qur’anic verses to recite during Umrah

During Umrah, pilgrims recite different duas and Qur’anic verses at each stage. These words bring peace to the heart and remind us of Allah’s mercy. Some are said while starting Tawāf, others while walking between Ṣafā and Marwah, and many can be made in your own language. What matters most is sincerity and focus while calling upon Allah.

When Ayah / Duʿāʾ Meaning
Upon seeing the Kaʿbah اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَمَهَابَةً... O Allah, increase this House in honor, reverence, praise, and grandeur…
During Tawāf between the Yemeni corner and Black Stone رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّار Our Lord, give us good in this world, good in the hereafter, and save us from the torment of the Fire. (Qurʾān)
From Qurʾān for Saʿī إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ اللَّهِ (2:158) Indeed Safa and Marwah are among the signs of Allah…
Duʿāʾ after finishing all rituals اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ O Allah, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

Rules and prohibitions during Ihram

To maintain respect and spiritual purity, you must avoid certain things while you are in Ihram:

  • No cutting hair or nails.
  • No perfume or scented oil.
  • No marital relations.
  • Men must not cover their heads; women must cover, but should not wear a face covering in many schools.
  • Avoid harming living things, arguing, and swearing.

Rules and prohibitions during Ihram

Tips for pilgrims from Bangladesh

Pilgrims from Bangladesh face long travel hours, a new climate, and crowded conditions in Makkah and Madinah. A few simple tips can make the journey easier.

  • Travel with a reliable agent like Saif Hajj Umrah Travels for guidance.
  • Carry enough warm and modest clothes. Nights in Makkah are cooler.
  • Stay hydrated; heat can be intense.
  • Keep passport, visa, and ID copies safe.
  • Carry Ihram, prayer mat, and small bag.
  • Drink plenty of water in the hot weather.
  • Eat light and simple food to avoid illness.
  • Learn basic duʿāʾs and common Arabic phrases.
  • Follow your group leader in crowded areas.
  • Learn basic duas and a few Arabic phrases.
  • Stay patient and focus on ibadah; do not rush.
  • Respect local rules and crowd control measures.

Why choose Saif Hajj Umrah Travels?

Choosing the right Umrah agency and guide makes your Umrah easier and more peaceful. At Saif Hajj Umrah Travels, we take care of visas, flights, hotels, and transport, so you can focus fully on worship. Our Bengali-speaking guides accompany you at every step, ensuring you feel supported throughout Makkah and Madinah.

  • Licensed Umrah operator in Bangladesh
  • Fast and hassle-free visa processing
  • Direct flights and reliable transport in Saudi Arabia
  • Hotels close to Masjid al-Ḥarām and Masjid an-Nabawi
  • Bengali-speaking guides for full support
  • 24/7 assistance for pilgrims during the journey
  • Arrangement of Bangla food on request
  • Guidance in every ritual of Umrah
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Conclusion: May Allah accept your Umrah

Umrah itself is simple, but it is full of meaning. By completing the steps of Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq with sincerity, Muslims — including many from Bangladesh — can finish their journey with peace and feel a deep closeness to Allah in His sacred house.

With the support of Saif Hajj Umrah Travels, your travel, stay, and guidance are taken care of, leaving you free to focus on your ibadah. May Allah accept your Umrah and bless you with a safe return. May Allah accept your Umrah, forgive your sins, and bless you and your family. Ameen.

FAQs on how to perform Umrah

Umrah has four main steps. First, you wear Ihram and make the intention for Umrah. Second, you perform Tawaf by circling the Kaaba seven times. Third, you walk between Safa and Marwah seven times in Sa’i. Finally, men shave or trim their hair and women cut a small portion to complete the rituals.

After finishing Tawaf, move to a place behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible. Pray two rakats facing the Kaaba. In the first rakat, recite Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Kafirun. In the second rakat, recite Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Ikhlas. If the area is crowded, you may pray anywhere in Masjid al-Haram facing the Kaaba.

While in Ihram, you must not cut your nails or hair, use perfume, or have marital relations. Men must keep their heads uncovered in Ihram, while women avoid wearing a niqab or gloves. Quarreling, harsh words, and harming others should be left aside. Each ritual should be done in the right order, with sincerity and humility.

You may recite any dua, dhikr, or Quranic verse during Tawaf. Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, it is Sunnah to say: “Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.” (Our Lord, give us good in this world, good in the hereafter, and save us from the Fire.)

It is allowed to touch the Kaaba when the place is not overcrowded and safe. Pilgrims often touch the Black Stone, the Yemeni Corner, or even the walls. When it is too crowded, you should not push others; simply raise your hand and point towards the Black Stone.

The intention should be made in the heart, but you may also say: “Labbaik Allahumma Umrah” (O Allah, here I am to perform Umrah). This is said after entering the Ihram and before crossing the Miqat.

Umrah is not fard like Hajj, but most scholars say it is Sunnah Mu’akkadah (an emphasized Sunnah). Some also consider it wajib for those who can afford it. Either way, it carries great reward and removes sins.

Niyat is a must for Umrah. If you did not say it out loud but kept the intention in your heart before wearing Ihram, your Umrah is still valid. But if you entered Makkah without any intention at all, you need to return to Miqat, put on Ihram again, and make the niyat before starting Tawaf.
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