The recommended practices of entering the state of ihram.

The Shaykh : So, if you have resolved to do so, we return to the topic of 'Umrah, if Allah wills. If you have resolved to set out for 'Umrah and it is easy for you to take a bath, either in the house where you are staying or there at Dhu al-Hulayfah where some bathrooms have been built, then taking this bath is prescribed. After that, you should not enter the state of ihram for 'Umrah until you have prayed two rak'ahs...