What does Umrah mean?
The lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, performable at any time of year.
Umrah explained
Umrah consists of ihram, tawaf around the Ka'bah, sa'i between Safa and Marwah, and shaving or trimming the hair. One umrah to the next wipes away what is between them, and umrah in Ramadan equals a Hajj in reward.
Related terms
- Hajjحَجّ
The pilgrimage to Makkah in Dhul Hijjah, the fifth pillar, once in a lifetime for those able.
- Tawafطَوَاف
Circling the Ka'bah seven times, counter-clockwise, beginning at the Black Stone.
- Sa'iسَعْي
Walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
- Ihramإِحْرَام
The sacred state of a pilgrim, and the two white cloths men wear in it.
Questions about Umrah
What does Umrah mean?
Umrah (عُمْرَة, 'Umrah) means: The lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, performable at any time of year.
How is Umrah written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written عُمْرَة and pronounced 'Umrah.
Where does Umrah come from in the Quran or hadith?
Umrah consists of ihram, tawaf around the Ka'bah, sa'i between Safa and Marwah, and shaving or trimming the hair. One umrah to the next wipes away what is between them, and umrah in Ramadan equals a Hajj in reward. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1773, 1782.
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