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Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), the final Messenger of Allah, performed four Umrahs during his blessed lifetime. Each Umrah (minor pilgrimage) was performed at different stages after the Hijrah (migration) from Makkah to Madinah and carried its own historical importance.

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   First Umrah – Umrah al-Hudaibiyah (6 AH)
   In the 6th year after Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and his companions set out for Umrah, but the Quraysh of Makkah stopped them at Hudaibiyah. This led to the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, a peace agreement that postponed the Umrah to the following year. Although the Prophet had the intention and was in Ihram, the actual Umrah was not completed that year.

   
   


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   Second Umrah – Qada Umrah (7 AH)
   As agreed in the treaty, Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and his companions returned the next year to perform the compensatory Umrah, known as Umrah al-Qada. This was a significant event because Muslims entered Makkah peacefully and performed their rituals with dignity.

   
   


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   Third Umrah – From Ji’ranah (8 AH)
   After the conquest of Makkah in the 8th year of Hijrah and the Battle of Hunayn, Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) entered into Ihram from Ji’ranah and performed Umrah. This Umrah symbolized the complete removal of idol-worship from Makkah.

   
   


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   Fourth Umrah – Along with Hajj (10 AH)
   In the 10th year of Hijrah, during the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wida), the Prophet performed both Hajj and Umrah together. This final Umrah holds great importance because it was part of his last pilgrimage, where he delivered his famous Farewell Sermon.

   
   

In total, these four Umrahs highlight the perseverance, patience, and devotion of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) in worshiping Allah and fulfilling the rites of pilgrimage despite political and social challenges.