Are the mentioned procedures for performing Umrah correct and complete? Is the Farewell Tawaf (circumambulation) similar to the Arrival Tawaf? What is the ruling on the two rak'ahs of Ihram? How should a pilgrim in Ihram cover their body during prayer? When should the intention for Ihram be made? Is the greeting of the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) performed by circumambulation or by praying two rak'ahs? Does the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid al-Nabawi) have a greeting?
The detailed method for performing 'Umrah can be found in Fatwas no. 31607 and no. 41476. We would like to point out that the beginning of Tawaf is by touching the Black Stone while saying "Allahu Akbar". The Farewell Tawaf is similar in form to the Arrival Tawaf, except that in the Arrival Tawaf, idtiba' (uncovering the right shoulder) is prescribed. The two rak'ahs of ihram are a Sunnah. When performing a fard prayer, a man must cover his awrah (the area between the navel and the knee), and it is recommended to cover one of his shoulders. The recitation of the talbiyah begins after reaching the miqat and commencing the 'Umrah. The greeting for Al-Masjid Al-Haram is by performing Tawaf for those who enter it for Tawaf, and two rak'ahs for those who enter it for prayer or to sit. The greeting for Al-Masjid An-Nabawi is two rak'ahs, like other mosques.
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