Prepare properly before you travel
Find practical guidance for visas, ihram, packing, apps, money and travel preparation.
The Muslims Go Travel Umrah Hub
Prepare for Umrah with knowledge and purpose
Everything you need to prepare properly, understand the rites and make more of your time in Makkah and Madinah.
Find what you need
Your one stop Umrah Hub
The Umrah Hub is designed to help first-time and returning pilgrims find practical guidance, understand the rites properly and make more of their time in Makkah and Madinah.
Understand how Umrah is performed
Follow the rites in the correct order and open detailed guidance whenever you need more explanation.
Make more of your time in Makkah
Learn about the places around Masjid al-Haram and the wider Seerah landscape of the city.
Approach Madinah with knowledge and adab
Understand Masjid Nabawi and the places connected to the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Prepare spiritually as well as practically
Think about intention, tawbah, dua and how to make the most of the opportunity Allah has given you.
Continue benefiting after you return
Use the Hub to revisit what you learned and carry the good habits of the journey home.
Going for the first time?
Make this your starting point
Start with the essentials: understand the rites, prepare your documents, learn the rules of ihram, and give yourself time to prepare spiritually.
Understand the rites before you arrive
A clear step-by-step guide to performing Umrah
Start Here
01
Enter ihram
Prepare before the miqat, make your intention and understand the rules that now apply.
02
Recite the Talbiyah
Begin the Talbiyah after entering ihram and continue until you start tawaf.
03
Perform tawaf
Complete seven circuits around the Ka'bah beginning from the Black Stone.
04
Pray and drink Zamzam
Pray after tawaf and take the opportunity to drink Zamzam and make dua.
05
Complete sa'i
Walk seven times between Safa and Marwah while remembering the story behind this rite.
06
Cut the hair
Complete halq or qasr and come out of ihram.
Take the guide with you
A simple companion for your Umrah trip
The Umrah Guide by The Haramayn Guide brings the rites, important duas and useful diagrams together in a compact format that is easy to follow while you are travelling.
Plan the practical side properly
Useful resources that can make the journey much easier
Prepare for more than the practical journey
Give yourself time to prepare your heart
Think about why you are going
Take time before departure to renew your intention and think about what you hope to bring home from the journey.
Make tawbah before the journey
Do not leave spiritual preparation until the plane. Begin turning back to Allah before you travel.
Prepare your duas before you arrive
Write down the people, needs and hopes you want to remember during the journey.
Understand Makkah beyond the rites
Explore the places and stories that surround Masjid al-Haram
Learn about the Ka'bah, Maqam Ibrahim, Safa and Marwah, Zamzam and the wider Seerah landscape of Makkah before or during your journey.
The Ka'bah
Understand the history, features and significance of the House around which you will perform tawaf.
Maqam Ibrahim
Learn about the place connected to Ibrahim عليه السلام and its relationship to tawaf.
Safa and Marwah
Understand the story of Hajar عليها السلام and why pilgrims continue to retrace her steps.
Make more of your time in Madinah
Enter Madinah with knowledge and adab
Explore Masjid Nabawi, Quba, Uhud, Baqi and other important places while understanding how they fit into the life and Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ.
See the sacred cities through the Seerah
Walk through the events that shaped the Prophetic story
The Hijrah
Follow the journey from Makkah towards Madinah and understand the places connected to this defining event.
The Battle of Uhud
See the landscape with the story in mind and understand what happened, where and why.
Hudaybiyyah
Learn why an event that looked difficult at the time became one of the great turning points of the Seerah.
Read before you travel
Helpful guides for the questions pilgrims usually have
Umrah guide
What happens when you reach the miqat?
A simple explanation of when ihram begins and what you should do before crossing the miqat. (coming soon)
Practical guide
Which apps should you download before Umrah?
A practical guide to the apps worth having on your phone before arriving in Saudi Arabia.
Travel tips
Choosing a SIM or eSIM for your Umrah journey
Understand the options for staying connected without overcomplicating it.
Need help with the Saudi visa process?
Make this one less thing to worry about
Get help with your visa
Prefer to experience the journey with us?
Join a knowledge-led Umrah journey through Makkah and Madinah
Our Seerah Umrah journeys are designed to go beyond simply completing the rites. We combine preparation, guidance, historical storytelling, spiritual reminders and time to experience the sacred cities properly.
Dates will be released soon!
What previous travellers say
Experiences from people who have travelled with Muslims Go Travel
★★★★★
“We had the pleasure of using Muslims Go Travel during our Umrah visit in April 2025, and I can confidently say it was one of the best Ziyarah experiences we've ever had.”
★★★★★
“I recently went on an Umrah trip with tour guide Moulana Juber, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Mawlana Juber was incredibly knowledgeable, organised, and supportive throughout the entire journey.”
★★★★★
“Alhamdulillah, my first Umrah with Muslims Go Travel was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, everything was organised beautifully.”
Keep preparing
Use the Hub to prepare properly and make more of every day you are there
Explore the guides, save the resources you will need and come back whenever another question arises.