Increasing Worship Before Umrah: Salah, Dhikr & Quran Recitation
Introduction
Umrah is not just a physical journey, but a journey of spiritual transformation. Before stepping into the House of Allah, it is essential to increase worship, enhance your connection with Allah, and enter the pilgrimage with a purified heart.
One of the best ways to prepare spiritually for Umrah is by increasing your acts of worship, such as:
✅ Performing extra Salah (prayers)
✅ Engaging in Dhikr (remembrance of Allah)
✅ Reciting and reflecting on the Quran
In this guide, we will explore how to increase worship before Umrah, ensuring that your heart and mind are fully prepared for this blessed journey.
Why Should You Increase Worship Before Umrah?
📖 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
“The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Bukhari)
A successful Umrah is one that brings you closer to Allah. The more you prepare spiritually before the journey, the more blessings and inner peace you will experience.
✔️ Strengthens your relationship with Allah before visiting His house
✔️ Helps you develop good habits that continue after Umrah
✔️ Increases focus, sincerity, and mindfulness during the pilgrimage
✔️ Ensures that your heart is prepared for a life-changing experience
🛑 Pro Tip: The level of worship before Umrah determines how much you will benefit from the journey. Start early!
Step 1: Increasing Salah (Prayer) Before Umrah
1. Perform Extra Nafl (Voluntary) Prayers
While the five daily Salahs are obligatory, increasing Nafl prayers helps prepare your heart for Umrah.
📌 Recommended Nafl Salahs to Increase Before Umrah:
✔️ Tahajjud (Night Prayer): Pray at least two Rak’ahs before Fajr for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
✔️ Duha (Forenoon Prayer): Two to eight Rak’ahs after sunrise bring immense blessings.
✔️ Ishraq (Sunrise Prayer): Two Rak’ahs after sunrise bring rewards equal to an accepted Hajj/Umrah.
✔️ Sunnah Mu’akkadah: Ensure you pray all the Sunnah prayers before and after the five daily prayers.
📖 The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“A house will be built in Jannah for the one who prays twelve Sunnah Rak’ahs daily.” (Muslim)
🛑 Pro Tip: Start by adding one extra prayer each day and gradually build up before Umrah.
2. Perfect Your Fard (Obligatory) Salah
✔️ Pray on time without delay.
✔️ Increase focus (Khushoo) in Salah by imagining you are standing before Allah.
✔️ Use a prayer tracker to monitor your consistency before Umrah.
📖 “Successful indeed are the believers—those who humble themselves in their prayers.” (Quran 23:1-2)
Step 2: Engaging in More Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)
1. Recite Daily Dhikr (Morning & Evening Adhkar)
Dhikr cleanses the heart and increases the blessings of your Umrah.
📌 Morning & Evening Adhkar to Recite Before Umrah:
✔️ SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi (100 times daily) – Erases sins.
✔️ La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lahu… (100 times daily) – Grants immense rewards.
✔️ Astaghfirullah (Seeking forgiveness) – 100 times daily.
✔️ Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, and Surah Ikhlas (3 times morning & evening) – For protection.
📖 “Those who remember Allah while standing, sitting, and lying on their sides…” (Quran 3:191)
🛑 Pro Tip: Set daily Dhikr reminders on your phone before Umrah to develop the habit.
2. Make Dua for a Successful and Accepted Umrah
Before Umrah, make specific duas for spiritual purification, guidance, and sincerity.
📌 Dua for Preparation Before Umrah:
📖 “Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.”
📝 Translation: “O Allah, grant us good in this world, good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the Fire.” (Quran 2:201)
✔️ Make dua for forgiveness and acceptance every day before departure.
✔️ Write down a personal dua list to recite during Umrah.
🛑 Pro Tip: The more dua you make before Umrah, the more connected you’ll feel during the journey.
Step 3: Reciting and Reflecting on the Quran Before Umrah
1. Increase Your Quran Recitation
The Quran is the ultimate spiritual guide, and increasing recitation before Umrah purifies the heart.
📌 Daily Quran Goals Before Umrah:
✔️ Read at least one page per day.
✔️ Aim to complete one Juz (chapter) per week.
✔️ Listen to Tafsir (explanation) to understand the meaning.
📖 “Indeed, the Quran is a guidance for those who fear Allah.” (Quran 2:2)
🛑 Pro Tip: If you struggle with Quran recitation, start with short Surahs and build consistency.
2. Memorize Important Surahs & Duas for Umrah
Before Umrah, memorize Surahs and duas that will be useful during the pilgrimage.
📌 Recommended Surahs to Memorize Before Umrah:
✔️ Surah Al-Fatiha (Recited in every prayer).
✔️ Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas (Daily protection).
✔️ Ayat-ul-Kursi (Quran 2:255) – One of the most powerful verses for safety and blessings.
📖 “The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Bukhari)
🛑 Pro Tip: Practice reciting these Surahs in your Salah before Umrah to make them a natural habit.
Final Checklist for Increasing Worship Before Umrah
✅ Pray extra Nafl prayers daily
✅ Perform Salah Al-Tawbah (Repentance Prayer)
✅ Increase Dhikr & Morning/Evening Adhkar
✅ Make a list of personal duas
✅ Recite & memorize key Quranic verses
📖 “Whoever comes to Me walking, I come to him running.” (Hadith Qudsi – Bukhari)
🛑 Pro Tip: The stronger your worship before Umrah, the more spiritually uplifting your journey will be.
Conclusion: Prepare Your Soul for an Unforgettable Umrah
The journey to Makkah and Madinah is an opportunity to reset your faith and transform your life. By increasing Salah, Dhikr, and Quran recitation before Umrah, you ensure that your heart is fully prepared for this sacred experience.
✅ Are you ready for Umrah? Start your spiritual preparation today!