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How is umrah performed?

133 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 6 South African Darul Iftas (Mufti Online, Ask Imaam, Jamiat KZN, Ibn Masood, Azaadville, Camperdown). 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.”

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

“A Mutamati is allowed to perform more than one Umrah before Hajj. In spite of its fundamental permissibility, it would be preferable not to do so. A Mutamatti should thus avoid performing any further Umrahs until after the completion of Hajj.”

Azaadville — A Muttamatti Haaji Performing Multiple Umrah · 18 May 2022

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 UmrahIbn Masood · 11 Nov 2025
  4. Woman performing salaah in the hotel while in umrahMufti Online · 23 Sep 2025
  5. Passing the Meeqaat without Ihraam due to Haidh - How do i do my Umrah?Ask Imaam · 3 Apr 2025
  6. Performing Umrah Wearing A Dirty IhraamAzaadville · 8 Dec 2023
  7. Performing Umrah on the 13th of Zul HijjahCamperdown · 21 Nov 2025
  8. Performing Haj and Umrah while in DebtJamiat KZN · 15 May 2024
  9. Performing Hajj and UmrahIbn Masood · 26 Apr 2025
  10. Performing Hajj after Performing Umrah in the Months of HajjMufti Online · 18 May 2025
  11. Unable to perform Umrah due to coronavirus - Will i still get my reward?Ask Imaam · 23 Mar 2020
  12. A Muttamatti Haaji Performing Multiple UmrahAzaadville · 18 May 2022
  13. Performing Umrah While a Woman is in her MensesJamiat KZN · 2 Nov 2021
  14. Passing the meeqaat with the intention of performing umrah without tying ihraamMufti Online · 26 Jan 2023
  15. Do babies have to perform Umra?Ask Imaam · 7 Apr 2019

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