The Ruling on Performing 'Umrah in Rajab

Question:
Does performing 'Umrah in the month of Rajab have any special merit over the other months?

Answer:
The Salaf used to perform it, and there is no harm in it. It is established that 'Umar ibn al-Khattab used to perform 'Umrah in Rajab, as did Ibn 'Umar. Ibn Sirin mentioned that the Salaf used to do it, as Ibn Rajab (may Allah have mercy on him) stated in *al-Lata'if*. It is also established from Ibn 'Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) performed 'Umrah in Rajab. However, what is well-known among the scholars is that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) performed 'Umrah in Dhul-Qa'dah, and that all his 'Umrahs were in Dhul-Qa'dah. This is the well-known view among the scholars: that the 'Umrah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was in Dhul-Qa'dah, not in Rajab. But 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) and some of the Companions performed it, and many of the Salaf did so as well, and there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.

The presenter : May Allah reward you with good, Your Eminence the Shaykh.