7 Crucial Umrah Tips I Wish I Knew on My First Umrah Trip - Things to Keep in Mind

Everything I wish I had known when I first went to Umrah. These are things that can really surprise you as a first-timer on Umrah, like pushing and trying to get across. No segregation in masjid as Haram in Makkah and many more.
Let me know what your experience is and what your opinion is.
If you are a first-time pilgrim to Makkah for Umrah, watch this and just keep in mind. You will be tested : )
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Umrah Time
03:26 Pushing
04:20 Each to their Own
05:57 Segregation
07:48 Distances in Makkah and Medinah
08:56 Road closures
10:25 Shopping
11:31 Umrah with Kids
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[@saadia3588]

One more tip from me since I just went last month alhamdulillah. Take ear plugs if you’re planning on doing tawaf on the main floor. The torpedo groups that push you around also chant really loudly which makes you lose focus on your own duas. The earplugs help block out their very loud chants. If you’re on the first floor then thankfully no chanting and pushing. You just have to watch out for the wheel chairs zipping around you.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Omg I can't believe I forgot this. It is so frustrating because it removes my thoughts and breaks my concentration. Great tip on the ear plugs

[@ilhana1879]

omg the best decision i made was plugging in my headphones and listening to Quran during the Sa'i because it really helped block out the loud chanting! I was in my own world even with everything going on around me :)

[@pascalsauvage2275]

Hahaha this is so true!!!! The wheelchair bit made me LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mozlemmeah]

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[@triciagiustra9911]

My first time going for Umrah, I was so put off by all the pushing. Now I want to go back eventually for Hajj but I'm almost afraid. All the pushing really frightened me!

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I found that Hajj wasn't as bad. Pretty similar pushing to Umrah 😬🤣

[@KkKk-px2le]

Imagine the day of reckoning

[@mozlemmeah]

@@Muslimtravelgirl Can you please tell me the meaning of "Jahiliyyah (جَاهِلِيَّة‏)."

[@user-yj2yr5rh7m]

İs jahiliya

[@AbidShah-qd1qb]

First time I went on Hajj/Umrah 30 years ago - pushing has always happened. It's sad, in fact disgusting. I once saw a bunch of tall men push this short, elderly woman out of the way like she was a football - the woman fell over, people trampled on her, and the men laughed and gave each other high fives. We will not change these idiots and just be mentally prepared for it 😔😔😔

[@anamhashimm]

Jazak Allahu khairun sister✨

[@piarakhan5235]

Very helpful thank you😊

[@Salma-bv4pq]

Thank you so much sweet sister, your video is very helpful I’m planning for my first Umrah in December In Sha Allah.

[@sairish1984]

Boycotting Starbucks

[@oromosheilkoromo6964]

Mashaallah Allah bless our sister young muslim

[@the_Straight_Path]

MashaAllah, excellent video sister. Alhumdulillah I recently returned from my Umrah and you have described exactly what one would experience during their Umrah. May Allah grant all believers the opportunity to visit the Holy sites of Makkah and Madinah.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Umrah Mubarak x

[@rememberthebrowngurl]

Subscribed right away, thank you for the video. I’m still gathering info. InshaAllah One day I will do Umrah 💛

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Thanks for subbing! :)

[@meenaakthar]

Wow! This video is coming ahead of my own ummrah inshallah next month. Thank you so much for this video. Jzk

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

So glad to hear

[@rizwanai8753]

Allahuma barik laha

[@epiko0894]

Thanks so much for making videos & blogs about DIY Umrah. We just completed our first DIY umrah thanks to your videos & blogs. We stayed in Jabal Omar per your recommendation & we couldn’t agree more about the area being much more peaceful & less chaotic than hotels in the clock tower area

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I am so happy to hear that they were helpful. It means a lot. Umrah mubarak 🎊

[@mahadabdille5723]

Thank you sister for your helpful information.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

glad it benefits you x

[@MannnysworldAdventures]

Mashallah thank you for sharing

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

My pleasure

[@7esna]

It’s true that every umrah gives you another experience. I tell myself every time to take my time, especially on safa and marwa. But somehow it’s still not on the pace I would like it to be due to the crowd and security telling others to make space. What I noticed last summer is that men are not very aware of their surroundings in sa’ee and as a woman alone standing waiting for water when you are thirsty is a wait you can’t win. I wish the men would be more aware of their strength. I am not a pusher so I wait patiently. Another thing I noticed is their ihraam, the way they throw it over their shoulder not realising how long it is 😂

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I was not a pusher for a long time. Then if I had a bad Rawdah experience and changed my tune. :) I was almost stamped due to women. crazy

[@mehrianouri3282]

My flight is tomorrow and this is so incredibly helpful, jazakallah khair! I'm gonna go through all the rest of your videos - I hope for my sake you have one on transport options in Makkah!

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I do on my website

[@muhammadaliismonov7370]

Assalomu Alaykum, thank you sister, all what you said make huge sense.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Glad it was helpful

[@amatul7ayy]

I understand the thing with the pushing and ive heard that A LOT but having done my first umrah now i must say that I see that everybody deals differently with being in a crowd and everyone has a different level of anxiety and different social norms. Anywhere else on this planet when so many people come together you would literally have a mass panic breaking out and people stepping over each other, trampling people etc. Mashaallah our Ummah is so unique and you feel so blessed seeing everyone at least TRYING to take care of everybody and in the same time saving themselves. So i feel like the pushing is so normal and it didnt seem to bother me a lot since i tried to understand thatot everyone has the same manners and etiquettes

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

agree :) glad you enjoyed your Umrah

[@lailaferdousi8729]

Jazak Allahu khairan for all your helpful videos sister. Please can you give me a link to where I can check to find out if I would need a covid19 vaccine to travel from UK to do umrah in Ramadan. You did mention in your previous video it's not necessary no more. But I want to be sure they haven't updated that rule or anything.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

There is no need for this for the past 3 yrs. You can check the Saudi tourism site or the UK government site. I doubt people even remember this anymore.

[@baharefil1184]

@@MuslimtravelgirlSalam Alaikum. Is there any other obligation for jabs? Any exemption? This is what keeps me away from visiting those places.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

@@baharefil1184 no, there is not required. Some i believe on umrah visa but i dont think it is enforced. though i would wear a mask

[@omairimtiaz5436]

I'm going in a couple days and have learned a lot. Thank you for all your hard work!! Question for you. The rest of the world is boycotting certain brands, is the same happening in and around Mecca? Have you noticed any changes or is purchasing from those stores taking place as normal. Thanks again

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I haven't been recently, but my husband was there during the weekend, and things all work 🙃

[@omairimtiaz5436]

May Allah accept your and our ibadah. Thank you sister for your service to the Ummah

[@omairimtiaz5436]

I just got back from my trip and I have a couple pro tips. Maybe youve shared this with your veiwers. If you have not, here they are. Tip 1 is book your Rowda appointment closest to Fajr. I got to spend 2 full hours there (rather than 10 minutes) and got to pray fajr prayers. Second. Use the lowest level of the bathroom and the bathrooms furthest away from the entrance those are the cleanest and driest bathrooms. Oh and don't forget toilet paper!

[@omairimtiaz5436]

I want to thank you so much for your videos. It's really helped me with my first umrah which I completed a few days ago. Another couple things I wanted to mentioned that I learned is to take your own unscented products including soap/ miswak/ hand sanitizer etc so you're not looking for them when you need it the most. A mask is best I found as there are so many people who are sick too. The hotel I booked was Emaar Al Kalil. About 200 SAR and just an 11 minute walk straight up towards gate 79. ❤ I think I saw you there or maybe it was someone who looked exactly like you in the mataf area. Blessings and greets from Canada

[@fazlynmoses2440]

For the pass 30 years I i made my niyah to go atleast ones to umrah Listing to you I'm even more excited to experience the umrah Shukran so much for you contributin

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

This made my day 🥰🥰 May your Umrah be easy for you and Allah answer all yours prayers

[@fazlynmoses2440]

AMEEN ALLAHUMA AMEEN 3IMES AMEEN YA RABBAL ALAMIEN and Jazakallah khairan my sister

[@ashmash4563]

May Allah invite you to His home Allahumma aameen

[@mozlemmeah]

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[@mozlemmeah]

@@ashmash4563 YES! Promise by Allah: Surah 78:33 - Allah's apostle said "everyone will have two wives from the houris. Sahih Bukhari 4:54:476." * Chicken Curry or Meat curry with fruit salad for afters Surah 56:21 - 52:22. * A Drinks Menu of Salsabil and Zanjabil wine - Surah 76:17-18. * Sex with 72 Houris - 2 from Jannah and 70 imported from Jahannam (Sunan al-Tirmidhi Vol. IV, ch. 21, hadith 2687) And, Surahs: 36:56; 52:22; 56:17-22. etc. * And a Phallus that never goes limp - Sahih Hadith Ibn Majah Bk. 37 #4337. * Quran 19:83 and 6:123. We sent our believers with Satans to every city as criminals, so that they destroy them within. (وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَا فِى كُلِّ قَرْيَةٍ أَكَٰبِرَ مُجْرِمِيهَا لِيَمْكُرُوا۟ فِيهَا ۖ). Continued below Part 2:

[@EE-hi4re]

Hi Elena. What is your heritage, if you don’t mind me asking? Thanks for the detailed information about Hajj.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

I'm half Greek half Bulgarian. 😀 thank you, glad you liked them

[@mozlemmeah]

@@Muslimtravelgirl Half Greek half Bulgarian married to a Muslim. HAD to convert because you were neither Jew nor Christian. Women belonging to these two doctrines DO NOT have to convert. Secondly do you know what contract you did with your Muslim husband? "Nikah نكاح contract" do you know the meaning of نكاح?

[@mozlemmeah]

@@Muslimtravelgirl HAD to convert because you were neither Jew nor Christian.

[@sumairamalik5039]

Can we wear a little concealer while in ihram? To cover scars black bags under eyes? Jzk

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

You can ask an imam, as I don't remember 100% I think if you did it before getting into state of ihram was OK but I'm not sure and not a scholae

[@kandegomdah4718]

How did the process go when you were to perform the hajj? Do you really need to register on a website to be able to go to hajj?

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Yes 100% so many checks

[@alinalungu7833]

Assalamu Aleykum sister I am a new convert I don’t know many things about Umrah and Hajj . It’s possible for a Muslima to go non accompanied in Mekka ? JazakAllah Khairan 🙌🏼☪️🕋🧕🏻🌸

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

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[@FlamingYoungho]

btw i have to go to ihram on the plane to saudi then go do my umrah straight away. can using the toilet break your state of ihram since it will be a long flight and journey to haram

[@sairish1984]

Using the washroom doesn't break your ihraam. Just do wudu again before starting your umrah

[@FlamingYoungho]

@@sairish1984 Jazakallah Khair thank you for your help

[@sagitarianme]

As’salam O Alaikum. Just to add to this, you could shower and even change the Ihram garments if needed. Only thing to avoid is perfumes or perfumed toiletry during the time you are in the state of Ihram. Hope this helps.

[@khushikhan5549]

​@@sagitarianme after the niyat of ahram if i reached my hotel in night and i want to sleep and then take shower in morning for freshness is it break my ahram niyat?

[@Dija.it.is.]

Salams - I’m going in the next few days please advise - when I put on Hiram in the plane (female) can I go to my hotel in Makkah shower rest and then go for umra? Some say you can’t remove your clothes- or shower or change your clothes once you make the umra niyah? Please advise - thanks

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

aska. scholar but i thought you can, you also dont need to put ihram this is for men. you are in abaya and clothes then it's ok

[@sagitarianme]

As’salam O Alaikum sister. Just to add to this, Ihram for women is her normal modest clothing that covers her. Yes you can change clothes, take shower, rest before you go to haram to complete your Umrah. Only need to avoid using perfume or perfumed toiletries. When we go for Umrah, I find it more convenient to perform my Umrah straight away upon reaching Makkah and then take my wife and children after Isha prayer which is comparatively quiet time so I could help her and look after children. Hope this helps.

[@khushikhan5549]

@@sagitarianme after niyat of ahram in abaya ariving in makka hotel and going for umrah can i change my scarf when i go performing umrah is it break my niyat of ahram or not?

[@DeeDee-ue1fq]

I hope your Ummrah went well. Read about miqat. But as a visitor you cannot use the miqat closest to Mecca, that is for residence only. Inshallah you entered ihram before landing and did your ummrah straight away.

[@khushikhan5549]

hahaha i m the one who is Inshaa Allah going for umrah and tooo much hesitate and watch different videos specially skincare can i apply lip balm???

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Yes, you can, girl. I'm not scholar but from what I know if you apply before your intention. The. Its OK

[@khushikhan5549]

@@Muslimtravelgirl and dear one Abaya is enough for 1 person or 2 Abaya?and my Abaya is transparent so is it ok or not?plz rep

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

@@khushikhan5549 definitely no transparent abaya. I have many articles on muslimtravelgirl.com/umrah on what to wear

[@khushikhan5549]

@@Muslimtravelgirl I already think so maybe it's prohibited but it's my mom say this is good carry this thank you so much dear I subscribe your channel and definitely watch videos today Inshaa Allah ❤️❤️

[@safurahassan6876]

Please let me know if you are staying for four to five days, how many umrah can I do.

[@farid7838]

Masjid al Haram is the only place where there is no gender segregation and no straight prayer rows. True, people (believers?) forget good manners, basic politeness.

[@rahanaahmed1171]

I need help. Does anyone know if I need a meningitis vaccine certificate if I'm entering the KSA. Do they check it??? Please get back to me ASAP. Thanks

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

no

[@rahanaahmed1171]

@@Muslimtravelgirl really? Why does it say on their gov website, I've been so worried about this.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

@@rahanaahmed1171 instagram.com/reel/Cz4DDIOo2Oo/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@realzubidoo]

11:12 Starbucks is haram

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

😄

[@hm....9742]

Salam, does anyone have number of a taxi driver who can drive from jeddah airport to mecca Hotel and what’s the price. Also if anyone got number for Umrah tour guide person can you please Share their number. Thank you

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

you are better with getting a taxi outside the airport. much faster and easier

[@linanajjar1797]

Why not the fast train? Take a taxi to the train station

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

@linanajjar1797 I think it's personal.opinion. for large families taxi might be a better option as its less hassle

[@ilinhaque8674]

Wish you would mention any other stores other than Starbucks lmaoo...it's Haram.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

Costa, moment, Tim Horton And Starbucks is not Haram LOL also I went when it was not "haram"😏

[@stellar.309]

Please sisters no Starbucks. I was shocked how many Muslims still drink this bloody coffee …

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

last year

[@zrx5588]

No but seriously, why cant they organize segregation? There should be different timings for men and women.

[@Muslimtravelgirl]

You can't really. Logistically cant

[@MrAsmiah10]

They should ban Starbucks,McDonald’s,coke products, etc