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What to do after completing Umrah?

Umrah is a profound spiritual experience that purifies the soul and cleanses the heart, bringing the servant closer to Allah. After completing the rituals of Umrah, the pilgrim enters a new phase filled with peace and contentment. Here’s what to do after completing Umrah:

1. Exiting Ihram (Tahallul):
   After Sa’i, men shave or trim their hair; women trim a fingertip’s length of hair. Then, the pilgrim wears regular clothing and is freed from all restrictions of Ihram.
2. Drinking Zamzam water:
   It is recommended to drink the blessed Zamzam water after Umrah due to its great virtue mentioned in the Sunnah.
3. Supplication and humility:
   This is a perfect time to pray, ask for forgiveness, mercy, and to have your wishes granted.
4. Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina:
   If possible, the pilgrim should visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, pray there, and send salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ.
5. Making the most of remaining time:
   The pilgrim can spend remaining time in Mecca increasing worship and prayers, visiting religious and historical sites, or shopping for gifts and souvenirs.
6. Returning home:
   After spending blessed time in Mecca, it is time to return home with beautiful spiritual memories and important lessons to improve one’s life.

Notes:

• The pilgrim may delay exiting Ihram until after visiting Medina and can perform Umrah separately without Hajj.
• It is recommended to increase recitation of istighfar, tasbih, takbir, and supplication during the journey.
• The pilgrim should maintain Islamic etiquette and morals throughout the trip.

Summary:

• After Umrah, exit all Ihram restrictions.
• Drinking Zamzam water is recommended.
• It is a good time for supplication and humility.
• Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina is encouraged.
• Make use of remaining time in Mecca with worship and prayers.
• Return home with spiritual memories and valuable lessons.