Those who consider ‘umrah a voluntary act

It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man came to the service of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)! Tell me, is performing Umrah obligatory?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "No, but perform Umrah; it is better for you."

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Salih that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Performing Hajj is equal to performing Jihad, and performing Umrah is a voluntary act of worship.

Hazrat Abdullah says that performing Hajj is obligatory and necessary, and performing Umrah is a voluntary act of worship.

Hazrat Sha'bi says that this is a voluntary (nafl) act.

Hazrat Shu’bah says that I asked Hazrat Hammad whether performing Umrah is obligatory. He replied that there is a difference of opinion regarding its ruling.

Ibrahim says that performing Umrah is Sunnah, not obligatory.

Hazrat Sha’bi recited { وَأَتِمُّوا الْحَجَّ }, then paused for breath, and then said { وَالْعُمْرَۃُ لِلَّہِ }.