Rulings
Is Umrah fard, wajib or sunnah in the Hanafi school?
In the Hanafi school Umrah is a confirmed sunnah according to the most evident view, although some scholars hold it to be wajib. It is made once in a lifetime by those able to make it.
The ruling
Umrah is a confirmed sunnah according to the most evident view in the Hanafi school, although some scholars hold it to be wajib. It is made once in a lifetime by those able to make it.
Its merit
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said that one Umrah to the next is an expiation for what lies between them (Bukhari and Muslim).
Hajj is different
Hajj is tied to the days of Dhul Hijjah. Umrah can be made at any time of year, except on certain days. See the best time for Umrah.
More questions
How many times must I perform Umrah?
Once in a lifetime, for those able to make it.
Is Umrah the same in other schools?
Rulings can differ in other schools. This guide follows the Hanafi school.
What are its obligations?
Read the full guide
Perform your Umrah with confidence
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This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.