Who Can Perform Umrah?

While Hajj is obligatory for any Muslim having the financial and physical resources for it, Umrah is a voluntary Ibadah. It is also a Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). Therefore, advocating for the significance and rewards it holds for the pilgrims.

Travelling for Umrah with the cheapest Umrah packages UK is completely a voluntary act; there’s no obligation for it. If a person opts for Umrah rituals, it’s a recommended act. However, if a person does not travel for Umrah pilgrimage despite having the resources for it, it’s not a sin. 

Due to this Sunnah status of Umrah, one can travel for the holy rituals of minor pilgrimage anytime. You can arrive in Makkah and perform the holy rituals at a time and pace that best suits your needs and budget.

Here’s what you need to know about the obligation for Umrah and who can perform it.

Sunnah status

As said earlier, Umrah holds a Sunnah status in Islam and is not obligatory to perform. However, due to the similar rewards of Hajj pilgrimage that it holds, Muslims should follow up on its performance. A person opting for holy rituals is completely doing it voluntary. There’s no religious obligation for him/her.

Since it is a Sunnah and voluntary pilgrimage, anyone can perform Umrah. Whether young or old, male or female, Umrah holds an equivalent status for everyone. There’s no religious restriction in this regard.

Prerequisites for Umrah Travel

If you are intending to offer holy rituals with Ramadan Umrah Packages 2025 From London UK, the pre-requisites for Umrah include:

• The applicant should be at least 18 years of age or older in order to travel for Umrah alone. All applicants under the age of 18 must travel in the company of a parent or guardian.
• Umrah visas are specific for the holy rituals only. Foreign pilgrims arriving in KSA on Umrah visas must complete the holy rituals and return. They cannot work, tour or stay in KSA other than for this purpose.
• Pilgrims arriving for Umrah must possess valid vaccination certificate(s), confirmed and non-refundable airline tickets (return) and proof of prebooked hotel accommodation. If any pilgrim arrives without carrying any of these documents, KSA would deny entry. Therefore, not allowing him/her to offer Umrah rituals.
• Only Muslims can opt for Umrah rituals. If a pilgrim has a non-Muslim name, he/she will also need to submit a Shahadah certificate issued by a local Islamic center or mosque.
• Umrah pilgrims must have sufficient physical and financial capability for the holy rituals. It means he/she should cover all of the expenses conveniently while providing enough resources for the family back home. In addition, performing the holy rituals without any health difficulty or mental problems is also necessary. 

Performing Umrah on behalf of others

If you are arriving in KSA, you can also perform the holy rituals on behalf of others. Any pilgrim who wants to intend for Umrah rituals for his/her loved ones, whether living or deceased, can easily do it. However, the condition is that he/she should first perform Umrah rituals for themselves. 

For Umrah on behalf of others, you must assume Ihram from the Meeqat region again and perform the holy rituals. It would count as your second Umrah. In this way, you can perform as many Umrah as you want during a single trip. 

You can only perform one Umrah for one individual. If you are planning to offer Umrah on behalf of more than one people, you can only do it separately. That means, every time going to Meeqat station, assuming Ihram again and then intending for holy rituals for that person. In other words, one Umrah cannot suffice for multiple people. For example, if you are planning to perform Umrah on behalf of 3 people:

1. You must do first Umrah for yourself and denounce the state of Ihram
2. Go to the Meeqat region again and intend for Umrah on behalf of that person.
3. Complete the holy rituals.
4. Priced in the same way for the rest of two people.

When you perform Umrah rituals on behalf of anyone, Allah Almighty grants rewards equally to you and that person. There’s no division of rewards from Allah Almighty. In fact, you will get double rewards! That’s why Muslims should perform Umrah rituals on behalf of others. Especially if they are ill or not financially able to travel for Umrah.

That’s how, when and who can perform Umrah with Ramadan Umrah Packages 2025 from London, UK or any time of year.