Must-Know the Rituals, Prohibitions, & Guidelines for Women’s Umrah
Umrah is a religious pilgrimage that Muslims can perform at any time of the year in order to strengthen their spiritual selves and find peace. This is only second to Hajj in Muslim culture and comes with a set of rules & regulations for women and men. The instructions must be strictly followed by every pilgrim, otherwise, the journey will be incomplete. Therefore, before booking Cheap Umrah Packages, it’s important for women to understand how to perform Umrah and to be well-versed in the regulations that apply to them.
While both genders are subject to various restrictions, men are bound to fewer restrictions. Men are free to visit the Grand Mosque and offer loud prayers in the worship of Allah. On the other hand, women are advised to speak softly while praying. A male guardian or mahram must also accompany them.
Umrah Dress Code for Women:
Every pilgrim must take Ihram before initiating the pilgrimage. In terms of clothing, Ihram for women looks very different from Ihram for men. Women are free to dress as they like as long as no part of their style attracts attention from others.
The majority of women prefer to wear an abaya, a white tunic that covers them from head to toe. It only exposes their face and hands. White is not mandatory, but it is preferred because it represents equality in front of Allah Almighty and also protects the body from the extremely hot weather of Saudi Arabia.
Umrah for Women: A Step-By-Step Guidelines to Follow:
Umrah, like Hajj, has a list of guidelines that a pilgrim must follow to perform the sacred journey successfully. Each step of the Umrah pilgrimage brings the pilgrims closer to Allah and his blessings and rewards. The step-by-step guidance for women to perform Umrah regards;
• Women must wear Ihram, do Niyyah, and recite Talbiyah before entering the Masjid Al-Haram. Niyyah indicates an intention to serve Allah, but Talbiyah indicates a prayer of praise to Him.
• A woman must clean her body, trim her nails, dress up an abaya, perform 2 Rakats of Salah at al-Haram with her covered head, approaches Meeqat, and recite Talbiyah throughout the ritual to become a pilgrim.
• After the Talbiyah, the next ritual is Tawaf, in which women circle the Holy Kaaba. The pilgrim recites a specific Du’a during each of the 7 rounds. Women, unlike men, do not even have to run the first 3 circles. During this ritual, they must walk at a slow speed. Tawaf is complete after the 7th round, and pilgrims continue to perform Salaat behind Maqam E Ibrahim (AS).
• One must perform two Rakats during Salaat before drinking water from the Sacred Well of Zamzam in the Masjid-E-Haram’s basement.
• Women move to Multazim after drinking the ZamZam water to make supplications (dua) to Allah.
• The pilgrims then leave the Al-Masjid Al-Haram to perform Sa’i, which is followed by walking seven rounds between Safa & Marwah at a normal speed.
• Pilgrims climb the Safa Hill to pray to Allah while facing the Holy Kabah with the utmost devotion.
• Women descend from Safa and move to the mountain of Marwah, where they make dua in praise of Allah Almighty while facing the Holy Kaaba.
• Pilgrims gather at the Grand Mosque to pray Nafl Rakat. Just after that, they come outside with their left foot first and make dua.
• The journey comes to an end at Mina, where women trim their hair. It is known as Taqseer, and it represents complete surrender to Allah SWT.
Dos And Don’ts For Women To Follow During The Umrah:
● Before performing Umrah, women must trim their nails and hair.
● They must wear stitched dresses.
● Before starting the journey, they must shave their body hairs.
● Well before the prayer, they must take a cleansing bath.
● They should keep extra dresses in case the first one gets dirty.
● Women must maintain their chastity and also pray in the area designated for females if they are traveling without a mahram.
Prohibitions For Women Who Perform Umrah:
Like Men, women are also prohibited from chasing, killing, or hurting desert animals during Umrah. Swearing, fighting, or backbiting are also prohibited.
Women must refrain from engaging in any physical relationship with their spouses. Men are also liable to the same rule.
● Women who are on their periods are not allowed to participate in the Umrah pilgrimage.
● They are not allowed to move freely without Mahram’s company.
● During the pilgrimage, women are not permitted to marry.
● Women are not allowed to expose any part of their bodies other than their faces and hands.
● During the journey, jewelry is permissible but it’s not encouraged.
● Perfumes or scented items are not allowed for women.
● During the sacred pilgrimage, women are not allowed to do make-up.
Visa Regulations for Umrah in The Absence of a Mahram!
To avoid drawing the attention of males in the surroundings, they must avoid wearing glittery dresses.
According to the new set of rules & regulations established by the Saudi government, women can perform Umrah alone only if they’re over the age of 45 and planning to travel in a group. If not, every woman and girl must travel with a mahram, a male companion selected from family or relatives, who will stay with her throughout the entire pilgrimage.
Women can only apply for an Umrah Visa without a mahram if they are traveling in a group. Not only that, but they must present a notarized ‘No Object Certificate’ from their family stating that they’ve granted permission to a woman in their house to make the journey with a tourist group. So, if you are looking for such an opportunity to perform Umrah, then Islamic Travel offers December Umrah Packages UK at lowest price for UK citizens. We not only have this sort of Umrah package we’re providing but also other well-designed Umrah Packages in order to fulfill your spiritual desire. It is also affordable for you because the cost of booking a group Umrah package becomes less according to each member of the group.
