Performing Umrah from Taneem (Masjid Aisha) | IhramOS
Performing Umrah from Taneem (Masjid Aisha)
Masjid Aisha at Taneem is the nearest miqat point for people already in Makkah who wish to perform an additional Umrah. Located approximately 7.5 km from Masjid al-Haram, it is easily reached by taxi (10-15 minutes, 20-30 SAR). At the mosque, perform ghusl or wudu, wear ihram garments, make the niyyah for Umrah, begin the Talbiyah, then return to the Haram for tawaf, sa'i, and halq/taqsir.
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Travel to Masjid Aisha (Taneem)
Take a taxi (10-15 minutes, approximately 20-30 SAR) or bus to Masjid Aisha at Taneem, located about 7.5 km northwest of Masjid al-Haram. This is the nearest miqat point for people already inside the Haram boundaries.
You must exit the Haram boundary to enter ihram for a new Umrah.
Travel time increases during Hajj season and weekends.
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Perform Ghusl or Wudu at the Mosque
Masjid Aisha has washroom and ablution facilities. Perform ghusl (preferred) or at minimum wudu. The mosque is spacious and air-conditioned. Men should change into ihram garments here.
Facilities may be crowded during peak times.
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Enter Ihram with Intention for Umrah
What Are Common Mistakes to Avoid?
These are the most frequent errors pilgrims make during this stage of Umrah.
Trying to enter ihram for Umrah from within Makkah without going to a miqat point.
Going to Taneem and returning without properly making the niyyah.
Not performing Sa'i after tawaf.
Performing multiple Umrahs without allowing sufficient time for meaningful worship.
What Do Scholars Say?
Scholarly references supporting this guidance from established Islamic sources.
Make the intention for Umrah: 'Labbayk Allahumma Umratan.' Begin reciting the Talbiyah. All ihram restrictions are now in effect. Pray two rak'at of sunnah at the mosque.
Once the niyyah is made, all ihram restrictions apply immediately.
Proceed to the Haram promptly.
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Return to Masjid al-Haram
Take a taxi or bus back to Masjid al-Haram, reciting the Talbiyah throughout. Upon entering the Haram, stop the Talbiyah and proceed to begin tawaf.
Continue the Talbiyah until you begin tawaf at the Black Stone.
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Perform Tawaf and Sa'i
Perform the standard Umrah: 7 circuits of tawaf (with idtiba and raml for men), pray 2 rak'at, drink Zamzam, then perform Sa'i (7 laps between Safa and Marwa).
This is a complete, independent Umrah — all components must be fulfilled.
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Complete with Halq or Taqsir
After Sa'i, shave (men) or trim (both) to exit ihram. Your Umrah is complete and all ihram restrictions are lifted.
Each new Umrah requires exiting the Haram boundary to enter ihram again.