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How is umrah performed?

135 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 7 South African Darul Iftas (Mufti Online, AskImam, Jamiat KZN, Ibn Masood, Amjadi, Azaadville and others). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

Based on the fatawa linked below. Please read the sources and double-check with a Darul Ifta for your situation.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“Whilst it is permissible to go for Nafl Umrah and Hajj, due to the dire straits of the people of Palestine, it will be very meritorious to donate one’s money to them. However, if Hajj is Fardh upon an individual i.e.”

Ibn Masood — Performing Hajj and Umrah · 26 Apr 2025

“If at the time when you set out for the journey, you intended to perform umrah, then since you passed the meeqaat without ihraam, one damm is compulsory upon you. The damm is that you should slaughter a sheep or goat in the precincts of the Haram with the intention of atoning for the violation.”

Mufti Online — Passing the meeqaat with the intention of performing umrah without tying ihraam · 26 Jan 2023

“1. It is not mandatory for an infant to perform Umra. If you wish, you may keep her with you without intending Ihram for her. 2. Tawaf may be performed even if one is carrying impurity with him. You should ensure that no impurity soils the masjid.”

AskImam — Do babies have to perform Umra? · 7 Apr 2019

“The correct view is that Umrah can be performed for both the living and deceased Muslims, therefore it is incorrect to say that Umrah can only be performed on behalf of the deceased Muslims. According to Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama'at, performing Umrah for deceased individuals i.e.”

Amjadi — The Ruling Pertaining To Performing Umrah for Both the Deceased and the Living · 28 Dec 2024

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. How Much Should a Woman Cut Her Hair After Umrah or Hajj? [Afro Hair or Hair Loss Due to Illness] Camperdown · 5 Sep 2026
  2. Is it permissible to perform Haj or Umrah when one is in debt? Jamiat KZN · 6 May 2026
  3. Using Savings For Hajj To Perform Umrah Ibn Masood · 11 Nov 2025
  4. Woman performing salaah in the hotel while in umrah Mufti Online · 23 Sep 2025
  5. Passing the Meeqaat without Ihraam due to Haidh - How do i do my Umrah? AskImam · 3 Apr 2025
  6. The Ruling Pertaining To Performing Umrah for Both the Deceased and the Living Amjadi · 28 Dec 2024
  7. Performing Umrah Wearing A Dirty Ihraam Azaadville · 8 Dec 2023
  8. Performing Umrah on the 13th of Zul Hijjah Camperdown · 21 Nov 2025
  9. Performing Haj and Umrah while in Debt Jamiat KZN · 15 May 2024
  10. Performing Hajj and Umrah Ibn Masood · 26 Apr 2025
  11. Performing Hajj after Performing Umrah in the Months of Hajj Mufti Online · 18 May 2025
  12. Unable to perform Umrah due to coronavirus - Will i still get my reward? AskImam · 23 Mar 2020
  13. IS PERFORMING UMRAH SUNNAH OR WAAJIB? Amjadi · 21 Dec 2024
  14. Passing the meeqaat with the intention of performing umrah without tying ihraam Mufti Online · 26 Jan 2023
  15. Do babies have to perform Umra? AskImam · 7 Apr 2019

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