Question
Reference number: 280227 | Pilgrimage: Hajj and Umrah | Jan. 19, 2019
Is it stipulated for the one who performs Umrah to enter the Sacred Mosque through the Umrah Gate?
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
Some people think that whoever performs the Umrah must enter the Sacred Mosque through the Umrah Gate; others, however, see that they must enter it through as-Salam Gate. They think this is stipulated and in case they enter through any other gate, they will be sinful as this is undesirable. All of such opinions are not originally found in the conditions of performing Hajj or Umrah. Whoever performs Hajj or Umrah can enter the Sacred Mosque through any gate. Once they enter, they must start with their right foot and say peace be upon you O Prophet Muhammad and say the following prayer: “O Lord, pardon my sins, and open the gates of Your blessings for me.” Related by Muslim.
Thus, you should know that the Umrah you have performed is complete and Insha’Allah accepted.