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What is the method for performing 'Umrah? May Allah reward you with goodness.

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The procedure for Umrah: Donning the ihram from the Miqat after preparing oneself (trimming nails, plucking armpit hair, shaving pubic hair, performing ghusl (ritual bath), applying perfume), and wearing the izar (lower garment) and rida' (upper garment). Then, vocalizing the intention for Umrah: "Labbayk Allahumma Umrah" (Here I am, O Allah, for Umrah), and it is recommended to do so after prayer.

Then, circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, starting from the Black Stone and kissing it or pointing to it. Performing raml (brisk walking) in the first three circuits, and idhtiba' (exposing the right shoulder) throughout all seven circuits. After the tawaf, pray two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Abraham), then drink Zamzam water.

Then, performing Sa'i (walking) between Safa and Marwah seven times, with raml between the two green markers. Increase in supplication and remembrance during tawaf and sa'i. After completing the sa'i, shave the hair or shorten it, with shaving being preferable, and thereby the Umrah is completed.

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