Step by Step UmrahWhat if my wudu breaks during tawaf?
Stay calm. Renew wudu nearby and continue from the same round. Your app counter is preserved. If unsure, ask mosque staff or your guide. General guidance only — not a personal fatwa.
When do I stop talbiyah?
In Umrah, talbiyah starts after entering ihram and stops when you reach the Black Stone line to begin tawaf.
Can I enter ihram after passing the miqat?
Do not pass the miqat without ihram; if you did, consult your guide. Many air travelers intend before the miqat. Use the app's Miqat guide.
Can I do tawaf during menstruation?
Tawaf of the Kaaba is not performed during menstruation; wait until pure. Ask your guide for other rites. See the Women's Guide. This is normal — do not feel ashamed.
After Sa'y, am I out of ihram without haircut?
No. Umrah completes with tawaf + Sa'y + shaving/shortening (tahallul). Without it, ihram restrictions continue. Men shave or shorten (Hanafi: at least a quarter of the head; Shafi'i: at least three hairs); women cut about a fingertip joint from the ends.
I forgot which tawaf round I am on.
Ask your group if possible. When in doubt, consult your guide. Using the app counter from the start reduces this risk.
I used perfume or makeup in ihram.
Perfume is forbidden in ihram. Stop, wash if needed, and ask your guide about any penalty. See Error & Remedy.
I got separated from my family in the mosque.
Stay calm. Go to your saved meeting point. Share the emergency message template. Ask security. Emergency: 999.
Where does Sa'y start?
Sa'y starts at Safa. Safa→Marwah is one lap and Marwah→Safa another; the 7 laps (4 out, 3 back) end at Marwah. Men hasten (harwalah) between the green lights — Sunnah.
I forgot the intention and started tawaf.
Intention in the heart is enough; speaking is not required. Renew it mentally when you remember. Ask your guide if very unsure.
Is wudu required for Sa'y?
Wudu for Sa'y is not treated exactly like tawaf in all schools; being in wudu is still better. Tawaf generally requires wudu. Ask your guide for details.
What are the main ihram prohibitions?
Summary: intimacy, perfume, cutting nails/hair, hunting; for men sewn clothes and covering the head; for women covering the face with a veil/niqab (gloves: allowed in the Hanafi school, forbidden in the others). Full list: Ihram Guide.
Is farewell tawaf required in Umrah?
In the Hanafi school (Türkiye's Diyanet) the farewell tawaf is not wajib for Umrah; the wajibs of Umrah are Sa'y and shaving/shortening. It is good to bid farewell with a tawaf before leaving Makkah. Some Saudi scholars (e.g. Ibn Uthaymin) hold it is wajib for Umrah pilgrims too. It does not apply to menstruating or postnatal women.
How do I greet at the Rawdah?
Be in wudu, approach calmly, offer short salam and dua; avoid crowding. Use Madinah greeting duas in the app.
Does this app issue fatwas?
No. This app is a general Umrah guide, not a fatwa authority. When in doubt, consult qualified scholars or your guide.
What is Umrah (briefly)?
Umrah is a voluntary visit consisting of ihram + tawaf + Sa'y + tahallul (hair). Unlike Hajj, it is not limited to a fixed season. See the app guide.
How do men wear ihram?
Men wear two unsewn cloths: one around the waist (izar), one over the shoulders (rida). Head uncovered; sandals that leave the top of the foot open. Women enter ihram in normal modest dress; the face is left uncovered (veil/niqab is forbidden); gloves are allowed in the Hanafi school and forbidden in the others. See Ihram Guide.
Where does tawaf start?
Start in line with the Black Stone; keep the Kaaba on your left for 7 circuits. Passing the Black Stone line each time is one round.
Where is prayer after tawaf?
If possible, two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim; otherwise any suitable place. Do not push into the crowd.
When to drink Zamzam?
It is recommended after tawaf and between acts of worship. Drink with good intention and dua. It is water — does not break wudu.
How to enter ihram on a plane?
Before the miqat, make wudu and put on ihram; near the miqat make intention and talbiyah. Changing in the lavatory is common. Use the Miqat guide; ask crew if needed.
What should women mind in ihram?
Enter ihram in normal modest dress; avoid perfume and cutting nails/hair. Delay tawaf if menstruating. See Women's Guide and your guide.
What to visit in Madinah?
The Prophet's Mosque, Rawdah etiquette, greetings; sites like Uhud and Baqi (from outside). Use the Madinah guide in the app. Keep adab in crowds.
What are Saudi emergency numbers?
General emergency 999, ambulance 997 (may vary). See the Emergency screen for numbers and meeting point.
What is harwalah?
In Sa'y, a brisk walk for men between the green markers (Sunnah). Women walk normally. Do not overexert.
How to make wudu for prayer (summary)?
Intention, hands, mouth, nose, face, arms, wipe head, ears, feet — in order. For details, ask your guide. General summary only — not a fatwa.
How to tawaf in heavy crowds?
Be patient, walk slowly, stay with your group. Ask about upper floors if available. Elderly may use wheelchairs/help. Do not push.
Can children perform Umrah?
Yes, with a guardian; rulings vary by age. Ask your guide. Do not lose the child in crowds; set a meeting point.
Is photography allowed in the Haram?
Rules can change; follow staff, do not disturb worship, respect others' privacy.