Hz. Peygamber said Umre in Ramadan equals Hac in reward — this does not replace the Hac obligation but offers immense spiritual reward. Expect large crowds and higher prices; book well in advance.
Umre During Ramadan — Virtues and Rules Hz. Peygamber said Umre in Ramadan equals Hac in reward — this does not replace the Hac obligation but offers immense spiritual reward. Expect large crowds and higher prices; book well in advance.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) told a woman from the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform Umre, for Umre in Ramadan is equal to Hac' — and in another narration, 'equal to Hac with me.' This is one of the most powerful incentives in Islamic worship. The reward of a Hac-level hac ibadeti is achievable through a much shorter and less expensive Umre, provided it is performed during the blessed month of Ramadan.
However, scholars clarify that this equivalence is in reward, not in fulfilling the obligation. A Ramadan Umre does not replace the farz Hac for those who meet the conditions of Hac obligation. The hadith encourages the immense barakah (blessing) of combining two great acts of worship — Umre and Ramadan fasting — simultaneously.
Practical considerations for Ramadan Umre: expect significantly higher prices for flights, accommodation, and Umre packages. The Haram is extremely crowded, especially during the last 10 nights when hacilar seek Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power). Book your package months in advance. Performing Umre rituals while fasting requires extra planning — many hacilar perform Tavaf and Say after breaking their fast (Iftar) when they have more energy. Taraweeh namazs at the Haram are a life-changing spiritual experience, with hundreds of thousands praying in congregation.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform Umre, for Umre in Ramadan is equal to Hac.'
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform Umre, for Umre in Ramadan is equal to Hac.'
Source: Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, Fath al-Bari
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform Umre, for Umre in Ramadan is equal to Hac.'
Sahih al-Bukhari #1863 (sahih)