Concepts of Umrah and Its Significance
Umrah is the mostimportant Spiritual prayer and considered as one of the major pillars of Islam like “Hajj”. It is well known as the Sunnah of Prophet “Muhammad” (PBUH) that can be performed
at any time in the year except of the dedicated “Hajj” days in which Umrah
closes. Umrah itself holds huge
reward and big values in Islam but
it is also not obligatory like “Hajj”.
Significance
of Umrah In Islam:
Everyone must be known that every pilgrim who is going for
the holiest journey to perform Hajj
or even Umrah is the guests of “Allah Almighty”, handing over who have
moved toward to Him. Like “Hajj”, Umrah also has greatest importance and
significance in Islam, because it is
dedicated with the Sunnah of Prophet “Muhammad”
(PBUH) and every pilgrim spends his money and time only for Allah and his blessings.
In a hadith
found in the book of Ibn-e-Maajah,
The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said:
“The performers of Hajj and Umrah are delegation/Guest
of Allah (SWT). If they call Him, He answers and if they asked for forgiveness,
He forgives them.”
Another hadith clearly shows the great significance of Umrah and how much:
“Allah (SWT) loves those who sacrifice their time and wealth for His cause”
The best gift ALLAH
Almighty has given to all Muslims is that He forgives all the pilgrims of Umrah and free them from their sins
that they done in their life.
There are also countless awards declared by the Allah Almighty for the pilgrims
according to Quran and Sunnah. However, the promise of “Allah Almighty” is fulfilled only if
the Umrah is performed in the right
way with true intentions and from heart. Once Prophet “Muhammad” (PBUH) was asked about the best good deed, our Prophet
replied:
Method to Perform
Umrah:
It should be required for every pilgrim to know about the
exact ways to perform Umrah. Although,
Umrah is also an act of prayer but
not like regular Namaz & other
Prayers. It has steps and whole method to be performed in the right way. The steps
to perform Umrah are:
1. Wear Ihram
It is compulsory
for every Pilgrim to wear “Ihram” after taking bathing completely to ensure cleanses. Men should wear only Ihram and bear the right shoulder at the time of
Tawaf. But as concerned with women, there is no specific clothe for them. They
are prohibited to wear the Niqaab (face-veil) and gloves. They may cover their
hands with the lower part of their khimaar (head covering).
2. Declare Intension
Every pilgrim should show his/her intention by declaring “Labbaik Allahumma Umrah” means (Allah
Almighty, I am here for Umrah)
3 3. Make the Talbiyah
Means to raise their voice as “Labbaik Allahumma
labbaik, labbaika laa shareeka laka labbaik, innal‐hamda
wan‐ni'mata laka wal‐mulk,
laa shareeka lak”, before entering in Kabba Sharif and start Tawaf-e-Haram.
4.
Entering
Masjid Al Haram
Every Pilgrim
should enter in the Masjid Al Haram with his right foot and Make Duaa for the Masjid.
5.
Tawaf of
Kabba
Every Pilgrim has
to take 7 rounds (Tawaf) around the Kabba. In 7 rounds, 3 rounds should be completed hasten. And the remaining 4 rounds should complete normally.
6.
Proceed to
Maqaam-e-Ibraheem
After completing
the Tawaf, the pilgrim should proceed to Maqaam-e-Ibraheem and offer two (2)
Rakkaat especially.
7.
Go to Zam
Zam Well
“Zam Zam” is the most purified and
clearest drinking water in the whole universe and has the power to cure every
disease. So every Pilgrim should drink “Zam
Zam Water” and make Duaa before & after drinking.
8.
Sa’i (7
Rounds)
Sa’i (7 rounds of
Saffa to Marwa Mountain) contain significant importance in the whole Umrah. In
Sa’i, every pilgrim should complete 7 circuits between Saffa and Marwa
mountains with fast and normal speed on different points.
9.
Hair
Cut/Trim
After completing the
Sa’i, Men have to shave all their hair, or even trim their hair all the way round. But for women, it is recommended to shorten their hair by a finger-tip.
After completing the all steps, the Umrah is completed and all Pilgrims can lift up their Ihrams.
Umrah
Packages and their Substance?
Before going for Umrah,
it is very important to understand the substance of planning in advance.
Planning for Umrah could be quite
hectic for peoples because it is very difficult process to reserve the Umrah with all facilities. Umrah
Packages offered by Umrah operators
are the best options for all Muslims who want to go to Makkah and Madinah for Umrah. Because in Umrah Packages, they can get all facilities regarding the package without any hesitation and
frustration and enjoy their tour to Makkah
and Madinah.
Although, there are many Umrah tour operators are available in the Market, but among all of
them “Travel To Haram” is the most
trusted name and well-known for its cheap and most divine Umrah Packages 2018. They design all their Umrah packages for every type and standards of Muslims all around
the United Kingdom because they know
and well-aware with the needs of pilgrims. Their Umrah Packages contains all types of Nation’s best VIP facilities
and services and the prices they charge against their Umrah Packages are highly cheap and affordable that everyone can
easily afford.
Their VIP facilities contains:
1.
VIP 5 Star Hotels in Makkah with luxury rooms
near to Haram
2.
VIP 5 Star Hotels in Madinah with luxury rooms
near to Masjid-e-Nabvi
3.
Quick Visa Processing
4.
Corporate level Direct/ Indirect Flights
5.
Confirmed Airline Tickets
6.
Tours to various Islamic Holiest places in
Makkah & Madinah
And much more options they can count according to your
request.
Should
concentrate on many other things:
Some other Health & Safety tips every pilgrim should
take into mind before and after going to Umrah.
Some of the tips are as
follows:
1.
Maintaining personal hygiene, bathing regularly,
and washing hands well by using water and soap
2.
Using handkerchiefs when coughing or sneezing
3.
Using a face-mask, especially in crowded places,
4.
Wash fruits and vegetables well before eating
5.
Cooked food should be eaten immediately after
cooking
6.
Drink enough liquids (water, juices, etc.)
regularly
7.
Taking enough sleep
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