To make preparing for Umrah easy, you have to make an Umrah to-do list; or To organize your affairs before the Umrah trip,
prepare for it well, and know precisely what you have to do during the Umrah performance.
Umrah To-Do List
Things that must be included in the to-do list to prepare for Umrah:
Documents
- Original passport and Copies of the passport.
- Flight tickets (if you are traveling by plane).
- Hotel reservation receipts.
- Emergency contacts.
- Certificate of Mahrah relationship for women.
- Money Bag or Wallet, it is preferable to carry a small purse that easily fits on your belt or sling bag
- Saudi Riyals.
Preparations
- Prepare clothes to be taken with you for travel.
- Ihram clothing.
- Everyday clothes to wear at normal times.
- Personal care items such as unscented shampoo, and
- Unscented soap, hand sanitizer, and travel-size unscented wipes.
- A toothpick, toothpaste, toothbrush, nail clippers, and a small hair clipper.
- Sunscreen and moisturizing cream to protect your skin and keep it constantly hydrated.
- Medications you take, antibiotics, and pain relievers.
- Bandages and a first aid kit.
- Comfortable walking shoes and towels.
- Waist bag.
Book an Umrah Package
When you book an Umrah package, you should pay attention to the special features of the package, for example:
- Accommodation or hotels where you will stay.
- Trip times and places to visit.
- Ensure that the travel agency is licensed and trusted from which you will book the Umrah package.
- Choose the flight that fits your budget and whose features are right for you.
- Book your Umrah packages upfront before you start preparing for anything else.
Learn How to Perform Umrah
Before you go for Umrah, you must learn how to perform Umrah completely and correctly, and to learn how to perform Umrah completely and correctly, do the following:
- Firstly: Read the article: How to Perform Umrah: A Step-By-Step Guide.
- Secondly, get some brochures and books about how to perform Umrah.
- In addition, Memorize the Dua’a and Athkar that you will recite for Umrah in full before going for Umrah.
Mental Readiness
Prepare psychologically to perform Umrah, for the spiritual journey that you are going to perform.
It is better to get an idea of the Arab culture, specifically the culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to adapt to it and be able to keep up with the people with it.
Gifts List
It is a nice gesture to bring gifts from Umrah to friends and family back home, so prepare in advance what gifts you will bring, for example:
- Dates.
- Perfumes.
- Incense (Bakhour) and Oud.
- Prayer rugs and rosary.
- Islamic clothing such as abaya and thobe.
How To Make Umrah To-Do List?
In order for the to-do list to work for Umrah, follow these steps:
- Bring a pen and paper to write the list on, or use an electronic device to write the list on.
- Outsource to make sure everything you might need is recorded, or ask a friend who recently went to Umrah.
- Sort the list into main categories, for example, make it:
Documents, Preparations, Book an Umrah Package, Learn How to Perform Umrah, Gifts List
Or categorize them according to the method you find most suitable for you.
- Create a separate page for each major category, and write down the things you need to prepare for.
- Estimate the time it will take you to complete each task and write it next to it.
- Start executing the tasks one by one, and whenever you finish a task, put Check next to it.
- Share the list with other people who can help or motivate you to implement it.
In conclusion, The Umrah to-do list is a good way to prepare yourself for Umrah,
and to remember all the things you need and not forget a single thing.
