“The word ‘Umrah,’ denotes a pilgrimage performed at any time except the pilgrim season (the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Zu’l Hijjah).

“The Arkan or pillars upon which the Umrah rite rests, are five in number, viz.:—

“1. Al-Ihram.

“2. Al-Tawaf.

“3. Al-Sai (between Safa and Marwah).

“4. Al-Halk (tonsure), or Al-Taksir (cutting the hair).

“5. Al-Tartib, or the due order of ceremonies, as above enumerate............