Umrah-al-Tammatu: The Obligatory Pilgrimage
Umrah-al-Tammatu is performed in conjunction with Hajj during the month of Zil-Hajj. It must be completed before the commencement of Hajj rituals, allowing Muslims to perform both Umrah and Hajj conveniently within the same month.
Rules & Guidelines for Umrah-al-Tammatu:
- Umrah-al-Tammatu is restricted to the days of Hajj, specifically in the months of Shawwal, Dhul Qadah, and Dhul Hijjah.
- It must be performed alongside other pilgrims who are also performing Hajj.
- Pilgrims cannot leave Makkah after performing Umrah-al-Tammatu until they have completed the rituals of Hajj.
- Residents of Makkah are exempt from performing Umrah-al-Tammatu, based on the Quranic verse Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:196.
- Rituals of Umrah-al-Tammatu include Ihram, Tawaf, Namaz-e-Tawaf, Saee, and Taqsir.
- Tawaf-un-Nisa (circumambulation around the Kaaba by women) is not obligatory in Umrah-al-Tammatu, but it is recommended as a precaution.
- In Umrah-al-Tammatu, men must trim their hair (Taqsir) rather than shaving their heads (Halq), as shaving may be required for Hajj rituals.
Apart from these points, the rituals of Umrah-ul-Mufradah and Umrah-al-Tammatu are similar. Both require assuming Ihram at the Miqat and adhering to specific rules regarding purity and sacred actions. For a comprehensive understanding of these rituals, consulting Islamic scholars (maulana) is recommended.
