Spiritual Journey to the Sacred House of Allah Umrah is a religious journey undertaken by Muslims to Mecca to perform a set of Islamic rituals. It is an opportunity for spiritual purification and drawing closer to Allah Almighty. Pillars of Umrah: The pillars of Umrah are: Ihram: The intention to enter into Umrah and wear the designated Ihram clothing. Tawaf: Walking around the Kaaba seven times. Sa'i between Safa and Marwa: Walking seven times between Mount Safa and Mount Marwa. Haircutting or shortening: Shaving the hair for men and shortening the hair for women after completing the Sa'i.