Which is better for the people of Makkah: 'Umrah or supplication and prayer

Question:
He says: What is better for the people of Makkah in Ramadan: performing 'Umrah or increasing in supplication and prayer?

Answer:
The one who is in Makkah, whether he is from its people or a visitor coming to it, the best for the one in Makkah is to worship in al-Masjid al-Haram through i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque), reciting the Qur'an, remembering Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and praying the voluntary and obligatory prayers. He prays with the imam. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You perform i'tikaf, you pray the obligatory prayers with the imam in the congregation of the Muslims, you pray the voluntary prayers as much as you are able, and you circumambulate the House as much as you are able. This is better than you going out and performing 'Umrah.
Even though going out of Makkah to perform 'Umrah is a matter of consideration among the scholars; they say it is preferable that he remains in Makkah and does not go out for the sake of 'Umrah.