There are a number of licensed barbershops in Makkah, which are open 24 hours a day and generally only close during Salah times. There are many barbershops in the Zamzam Towers, Hilton shopping complex and al-Safwa Towers. You will also see many barbers located outside the Marwah door after you finish Sa’i. Before getting changed into the Ihram garments, take care of your personal hygiene by clipping your nails and removing the hair under your armpits and beneath the navel. You should then do Ghusl, a highly emphasised Sunnah for those intending to enter into a state of Ihram. If you can’t perform Ghusl, doing Wudhu will suffice. Men may apply Attar/perfume to their heads/beards, ensuring not to get any on the Ihram garments. This should all be carried out at your place of residence before your flight (assuming you’re flying). Ihram Garments Tip: It is recommended that you take a drawstring bag for your shoes. Keep them close to you because they can get lost fairly easily. Entering Masjid al-Haram

O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is abundant and a cure for every illness. Although kissing the Hajar al-Aswad is very virtuous, don’t harm others around you in an attempt to reach it.

Salaam, this is a very clear, easy to understand guide and it has reassured me for my upcoming first trip to perform umrah Inshaa’Allah. May Allah reward you abundantly for creating this. Upon reaching the hill of Safa, face the direction of the Kaaba and raise your hands in supplication. Your view of the Kaaba may be obscured, so make an educated guess about its location and face this direction. Don’t raise your hands up to your earlobes or gesture towards the Kaaba as you would have done during Tawaf. You may say Takbir (Allāhu akbar), Tahlil ( lā ilāha illā Allāh) and send Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. Repeat this procedure until you have completed seven laps, at which point you should be at the hill of Marwa. A sign indicating the end of Sa’i Dua and Salah It is recommended to send Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ after reciting the Talbiyah and to make Dua for yourself and others. Continue reciting the Talbiyah for the rest of your journey until you reach one of the doors of Masjid al-Haram prior to performing Tawaf. Haram of Makkah

You will then get changed into your Ihram garments which for men consist of two, normally white, clean seamless pieces of cloth. The sheet which wraps around the waist covering the lower body is known as the Izar, and the sheet that is draped over the upper body like a shawl is known as the Rida. Sandals shouldn’t cover the heel and ankle. The Hanafi school of thought also stipulates that the top part of the foot should also remain exposed.Imam Shafi’i V recommended this Dua to be recited throughout the Tawaf. End of Circuit at the Hajar al-Aswad While moving to the place where you intend to perform the two Rakahs, it is recommended to audibly recite the following: In Masjid al-Haram, it is permissible for anyone to walk across those performing Salah. However, their place of prostration should be avoided. Thus you should supplicate in any language and in any manner that you prefer. If you want to make Quranic and Prophetic supplications during your Tawaf, make an effort to memorise and learn the meanings of them. Reciting Quran and sending Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ during Tawaf is also recommended. Rukn al-Yamani Al-Rukn al-Yamani Before Sa’i, it is Sunnah to do Istilam of Hajar al-Aswad one last time. This will be the ninth time, following the eight times you performed Istilam during Tawaf.