Not because Umrah is difficult, but rather because many people don’t plan ahead or think “it will be fine,” people continue to make the same mistakes every year. It won’t. A negligent approach results in uncertainty, anxiety, inappropriate behavior, and avoidable regrets. The following mistakes should be avoided if you want a seamless, spiritually significant Umrah. To put it simply, stop doing these things.
1. Traveling Without Acquiring Basic Knowledge
Getting on a plane without even knowing the fundamentals of Umrah is the biggest mistake. Many people unquestioningly trust friends, group leaders, or the phrase “we will figure it out there.” This is dangerous and lazy.
What goes wrong
- wrong intention
- Absence of wajib acts
- combining Umrah and Hajj rituals
- imitating others, even when they’re incorrect
Make it right.
- Learn Tawaf, Sa’i, Tahallul, and Ihram regulations correctly.
- Watch trustworthy academic explanations
- read a brief, genuine guide
- Don’t let anyone else handle your worship.
You are ill-prepared if you do not understand what renders Tawaf or Ihram invalid. Forget about it.
2. Ignoring Ihram
Ihram is a sacred state, not just a set of clothes. People frequently make mistakes with this.
Typical mistakes
- improperly donning stitched apparel (for men)
- revealing Awrah
- After entering the Ihram, wearing perfume
- arguing and growing impatient while in Ihram
Make it right.
- Wear the appropriate ihram before the miqat.
- Steer clear of fragrant soaps or deodorants afterward.
- Ihram includes controlling one’s tongue, anger, and behavior.
- Use safety belts and pins appropriately to prevent wardrobe catastrophes.
Ihram is self-control. You are the issue, not Umrah, if you are unable to control yourself.
3. Disregarding the Miqat Rules
It is a grave infraction to cross Miqat without an Ihram “because it’s uncomfortable” or “I’ll wear it later.”
No justifications
- The plane miqat announcements are unambiguous.
- Before you travel, you are aware of your route.
- Being lazy does not excuse disobeying the law.
Make it right.
- be in the Ihram Prior to traversing Miqat
- If in doubt, ask the flight attendants.
- Never take a chance by saying, “I think we passed it already.”
If you crossed the Miqat without wearing an Ihram, you have to make amends; acting as though nothing happened won’t make things better.
4. Converting Tawaf into a Photo Shoot
Some people use Tawaf as a social media platform for live streaming, videos, and selfies. It disrupts concentration and irritates other people.
Why this is an issue
- diverts your attention
- disrupts other worshippers
- changes the goal from worship to flaunting
Make it right.
- During Tawaf, keep your phone away.
- Give up arguing over Kaaba selfies.
- Recall your motivation—spoiler alert: it wasn’t Instagram.
You don’t have to record every moment to prove your presence. Allah observed you. That’s sufficient.
5. Acting entitled, pushing, and shoving
Aggressive crowd behavior, such as pushing elderly people, arguing, shouting, and shoving at the Black Stone, is another common error.
A reality check
- It is sinful to harm other people.
- It is not required to touch the Black Stone.
- The spirit of Umrah is killed by arrogance.
Make it right.
- patiently follow the flow
- Keep your hands to yourself.
- Point to Hajr-e-Aswad and proceed if it’s crowded.
You have totally missed the point if your “worship” causes harm to other people.
6. Disregarding Basic Decency and Women’s Space
Men pushing into women’s areas or staring at them during rituals are common, recurrent problems. Totally unacceptable.
Make it right.
- Keep your gaze focused.
- Observe boundaries
- Recall that this is not a marketplace but rather a place of sacred worship.
The problem goes beyond “a mistake” if you are unable to maintain self-control in front of the Kaaba.
7. Considering Umrah as a Tourist Attraction
Obsession with shopping, frequent trips to malls, food hunts, and extended hotel stays—all while spending as little time as possible in Masjid al-Haram.
Make it right.
- Give the Qur’an and prayers priority.
- Reduce pointless shopping
- Keep in mind that this is worship, not a vacation.
You didn’t take a plane across the globe to purchase and return perfumes.
8. Inadequate Physical Readiness
People break down early because they underestimate the distance they can walk.
Make it right.
- Every day, take a walk before you go.
- Wear appropriate footwear outside the Ihram.
- Keep yourself hydrated.
- Avoid scheduling too many rituals in a row.
Umrah demands endurance. You will struggle if you disregard your body.
The Last Word
Umrah is easy. People make it more difficult by being ignorant, conceited, indolent, and emotionally unstable. Learn before you go, act like a responsible adult, show others respect, keep your cool, and concentrate on worship rather than selfies, shopping, or flaunting yourself.
The most sacred place on earth welcomes you as a guest. Behave as though you are.
May Allah grant you acceptance and ease. Plan early, learn sincerely, and travel with humility. Those exploring 5-star packages of Umrah from Pakistan for the year 2026 should focus less on prices and more on sincere worship and preparation.
