A child’s Umrah is valid, and parents are rewarded for taking them. A woman once lifted up a child and asked the Prophet ﷺ, “Does this one have Hajj?” He said: “Yes, and you will have a reward” (Sahih Muslim 1336).
A 6-week preparation plan
| Week | Learn |
|---|---|
| 1 | The story of Ibrahim and Ismail building the Ka’bah |
| 2 | The story of Hajar and the water of Zamzam |
| 3 | The talbiyah, by heart |
| 4 | The steps of Umrah, acted out at home |
| 5 | Duas they want to make; a personal dua list |
| 6 | Safety rules and practical packing |
The talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
The steps, simply
- Ihram: special clothes for men and boys, intention, talbiyah.
- Tawaf: walk around the Ka’bah 7 times.
- Sa’i: walk between Safa and Marwah 7 times, remembering Hajar.
- Hair: shave or shorten (men), shorten a little (women).
Act out tawaf around a table at home, counting rounds.
Safety in crowds
- A wristband with your name and phone number (with international code).
- Bright, matching family colours.
- A fixed meeting point if separated; teach them to go to a security guard.
- Avoid peak crowd times with young children.
Teacher’s tip: help your child write five personal duas on a card to make when they first see the Ka’bah. Children remember that moment for life.
Related: Making dua in their own words.
