Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! 100% of the educational Umrah guides, 4 pillar step-by-step instructions, authentic Sunnah Duas, packing checklists, and historical Ziyarat places in Makkah & Madinah work completely offline. An internet connection is only needed if you wish to sync your data across devices using Google Sign-In or calibrate dynamic GPS weather/prayer coordinates.

وَمَن يَتَوَكَّلْ عَلَى اللَّهِ فَهُوَ حَسْبُهُ

First Umrah provides exhaustive guides for the 4 core pillars:

1. Ihram: Consecration, Niyyah (intention) at Meeqat, and Talbiyah.
2. Tawaf: 7 circuits around the Holy Kaaba starting from Hajar al-Aswad, ending with 2 rak'ahs at Maqam Ibrahim and drinking Zamzam.
3. Sa'i: 7 laps between the hills of Safa and Marwah.
4. Halq or Taqsir: Shaving the head (for men) or shortening the hair (for men & women) to complete the Umrah rites and exit the state of Ihram.

وَأَتِمُّوا الْحَجَّ وَالْعُمْرَةَ لِلَّهِ

Every single Dua, Talbiyah recitation, and Adhkar in First Umrah is sourced with full Arabic script, transliteration, English translation, and sahih classical references (such as Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abi Dawud, and the Quran).

Yes! The core rituals of Umrah are identical. The step-by-step guidance, Meeqat rules, and prohibitions apply universally to pilgrims performing standalone Umrah (Mufradah) or Umrah during Hajj (Tamattu' or Qiran).

The Live Tawaf Tracker provides an interactive 7-circuit visual radar around the Holy Kaaba. When you cross the Hajar al-Aswad start line, tap 'Complete Circuit' to record your lap split time, total duration, and receive a gentle haptic vibration so you never lose count of your 7 circuits.

During Sa'i between Safa and Marwah, there is a designated section marked by glowing green lights (Milayn al-Akhdarayn). In accordance with the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), it is recommended for men to quicken their pace or jog gently in this zone. The tracker provides real-time alerts when you reach this section.

Yes! You can pause your session if you need to take a break, perform Wudu, or offer Fardh prayer in congregation. Your lap count, time splits, and stopwatch remain intact until you choose to resume or finish.

First Umrah calculates prayer timings using high-precision astronomical algorithms based on your exact latitude, longitude, elevation, and selected calculation method (such as Karachi University of Islamic Sciences, Makkah Umm al-Qura, Egyptian General Authority of Survey, Islamic Society of North America - ISNA, Muslim World League - MWL, etc.).

Location access allows First Umrah to accurately calculate the 5 daily prayer times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) for your current city and align the Celestial Qibla compass directly towards the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. Your location data is strictly processed on-device and never tracked or sold.

On Android devices, ensure that:

1. Battery optimization for First Umrah is set to 'Unrestricted' or 'No Restrictions'.
2. 'Alarms & Reminders' (Exact Alarms) permission is allowed in system settings.
3. On OEM devices like Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, or Huawei, enable 'Autostart' or add First Umrah to 'Never sleeping apps' so the alarm wakes the lock screen.

For accurate Qibla direction, hold your phone flat in the palm of your hand and move it slowly in a figure-8 motion away from large magnetic or metallic objects (like laptops or steel pillars). The needle will align smoothly toward the Holy Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E).

No, signing in is completely optional! You can use the app as a Guest with full local functionality. Signing in with Google allows your Salah streak history, ritual logs, custom packing checklist, and favorite Duas to be backed up securely to the cloud so you never lose your data when switching phones.

Simply sign in with the same Google Account on your new device in the Profile screen or during the initial welcome screen. First Umrah will automatically download and restore your saved records, checklists, and streaks.

1. Go to Profile > Prayer & Calculation Settings.
2. Ensure your Calculation Method matches your local Islamic authority (e.g. Umm al-Qura for Saudi Arabia, Karachi for South Asia, ISNA for North America).
3. Check if your Asr calculation is set to Standard (Shafi'i/Maliki/Hanbali) or Hanafi.
4. You can also manually adjust minute offsets in the settings.

You can send feedback directly from the About screen by tapping 'Send Feature Suggestion' or emailing our development team at sharoidtech@gmail.com. We actively review pilgrim feedback to enhance the app.