Is 'Umrah in the months of Hajj better than in Ramadan?

The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned in *Zad al-Ma'ad* that 'Umrah in the months of Hajj is better than in other times. The question is: Is 'Umrah in the months of Hajj better than 'Umrah in Ramadan?

The Shaykh:
'Umrah in Ramadan has virtue, and 'Umrah in the months of Hajj also has virtue, due to the honor of the time. As for which is better, Allah knows best. Each has its virtue, yes, the honor of its time and its season, yes.

The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.

The Shaykh:
And if we return to the practical Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), we did not find that he ever performed 'Umrah in Ramadan. Rather, he used to perform 'Umrah in the months of Hajj. He used to perform 'Umrah in the months of Hajj. This is the 'Umrah of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), yes.