Is Easter a Good Opportunity To Perform Umrah

Easter Festival 2020

Maybe some people are thinking that “Is Easter a Good Opportunity to perform Umrah?”  I will try to explain each aspect that Easter is the best opportunity to perform Umrah, especially for Western and European countries.

It is a Sunnah (non-compulsory) worship, but performing its rituals is a great reward that we do not find anywhere else in the world. These are only gotten in Mecca because Umrah is performed in this city. So people always need some things to do whether or not they are Saudi residents.

First of all, I am trying to describe that do residents of Saudi Arabia requires to perform Umrah.

Before starting the description, I want to explain the Umrah rituals in short.

Umrah consists of 4 rituals.

• Ihram
• Tawaf
• Sa’i
• Halq/Taqsir

The rituals of Umrah

Ihram

Ihram is a formal dress that is different for men and women. Ihram for men consists of two non-veil white sheets, while for women it is not fixed. Women can wear their local clothing, but tightness is not acceptable in any garment.

The prohibition acts and rewards after wearing this dress are equal for both sexes.

Tawaf

Tawaf is such activity in which Muslims walk seven times around the Kaaba building in anti-clockwise direction by touching and kissing the Hajre Aswad.

Sa’i

During Sai's activity, people have to walk back and forth between the Safa and Marwa hills.

Halq/Taqsir (shaving the head & trimming the hairs)

It is the last part or ritual of the umrah after which people can wear their usual clothes. There are two ways to do this. In which, shaving is preferable for men and trimming hair for women.

Let’s come back to the actual point that what are needs for residents of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.

Locals just need free time off the job. If they are successful in getting holidays, they can perform it.  Because they do not need visas, flights, accommodation, but transportation is an integral part of any movement. 

The Saudi government has specifically offered a train service for transportation to Madinah to Mecca. Residents can travel by bus, Uber, taxi and other transportation services.

Now we describe the main title of this article “Is Easter a Good Opportunity to perform Umrah?”

We again say yes it is the best chance for Umrah but how?

There are 4 necessary points which are mentioned below.

• Holidays
• Weather
• Umrah Visa
• Umrah Package

Holidays

The celebration of Easter Holidays

As everyone knows that Saturday and Sunday both are weekend holiday’s days in the Western and European countries but it does not occur in Asian and African countries but some places are valid. Two holidays are not enough to perform the Umrah. While Umrah rituals can be done in only 4 to 5 hours but departing and arriving, and performing Umrah rituals and visiting the Ziyarah places can take more days than 2 days.

There is no doubt that the Christian community exists in great numbers than the other religious community in these countries. Therefore most rulers of these areas are Christians. These people celebrate two religious holidays Christmas and Easter.

Christmas comes on 25th December whereas Easter does not come to a fixed date but most of the time it comes between March and April.

But now Easter is coming on Sunday, 12th April. The Celebration of this religious event will continue for four days of April which will start on Friday, 10th April.

I think four holidays are enough to complete the Umrah trip.

Weather

The temperature of Saudi Arabia 

The choice of weather is very important to go on any journey. We cannot say April is a winter month because summer vacations to children start this month and this time it will begin on 14th April. The climate of Saudi Arabia has not matched the climate of Europe and the West because its climate is desert. 

The temperature of daytime is high (hot) but in the night, the temperature is cold. It may be a little bit difficult due to heat excessive. But don’t worry, all rituals of Umrah are performed in the Masjid al-Haram except the Ihram because it is worn at the Miqat places. For your information, the whole area of Masjid Al- Haram is air-conditioned.

Umrah Visa

Visa for Saudi Arabia

Visa is a very important document to enter in any country, you can say that it is a permit. For Umrah, you have needed it otherwise you are unable to perform it. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has changed the old process of visa by Umrah e visa.

Most people know that what Umrah e visa is. But it is not possible before implement of electronic visa method. While in the past, you require an agent. Now anyone can apply and get it at home, office, and anywhere.

 I don’t select this point for Umrah e visa rather I want to tell you that you can perform Umrah on Umrah e visa and tourist visa. The tourist visa is valid for one year and people can stay in Saudi Arabia for 3 months and their entry will valid for 3 times in a year.

Umrah Package

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The meaning of the word “Package” by Google- A set of proposals or terms offered or agreed as a whole. But here the word Package is describing as a combination of various facilities and requirements and these are Visa, Flights, Transports, Accommodations, and Guide.

This time, Ramadan will come on 24th April 2020 while Easter is coming on 12th April 2020. Everyone knows that Ramadan is a peak season to perform Umrah only to earn more and more rewards. These days rates of Flights, Hotels and Transports touch the sky.

It is the best chance to get the Umrah Packages at affordable rates before the month of Ramadan. Most agents sell it by name of Easter Umrah Packages.

I think my selecting topic is a good way to describe it that Easter offers the best opportunity to perform Umrah.

Stunning Rewards & Privileges of Performing Umrah in Islam

Umrah is one of the most wonderful Sunnah from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). Umrah accomplishes massive rewards and benefits in Islam as it is set at an unusual state of soul-cleansing for the Muslims. Umrah is a Sunnat-e-Muakkadah of our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) which is not compulsory in Islam and can be performed at any time of the year.

These are the some surprising advantages of Umrah.

1. Being Allah’s guest

As described by Abu Hurairah (RA), Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) stated:

"The visitors of Allah are three: The Ghazi (the warrior who battles in Jihad), the Hajj (the traveler who performs Hajj) and the Mutamir (the explorer performing Umrah)."-Hadith No. 2626, Book of The Rites of Hajj, Sunan An-Nasa’i, Vol. 3.

It is such a benefit and a delightful reward to be the visitor of Allah and the Almighty is your host with all the kindness and elegance offering boundless prizes for your love. In this way, in the wake of performing Umrah the Muslims feel a specific degree of inward harmony, soul fulfillment and otherworldly restriction.

Being Allah's guest is great reward for every Muslim during the Umrah trip. In presesnt days, every Muslims can make his/her trip cheapest by getting the Umrah Packages With Flights from any travel agency.

2. Eradicate of Sins and Poverty

 Ibn Abbas (RA) recount: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) stated, “Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively; for they remove poverty and sin as bellows removes impurity from iron.”

It is probably a sudden reward for the Muslims that performing Umrah terminates poverty. However, the millions of Muslims from worldwide don't just go to get rid of sins & poverty in fact this reward privilege comes as a bonus, which is the actual advantage of the world hereafter.

3. Be the guest of Prophet's (P.B.U.H) homeland

Madina, the homeland of Prophet (P.B.U.H), is where the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) and his associates dealt with the Muslim Ummah's concerns and where the combination of the Holy Quran occurred. Hence, Madina is additionally a Holy city for the Muslims. As it is found adjacent to Makkah, the worshippers who go to perform Umrah likewise get the benefit to visit Madina and mark their presence at Masjid-e-Nabwi.

4. Similar to Jihad for specific Muslims

The reward of performing Umrah is proportional to Jihad for certain group of Muslims. As described by Abu Hurairah (RA), in a Hadith, Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) once said:

"Jihad of the old, the youthful, the powerless and the ladies, is Hajj and Umrah."

In addition to the five basic pillars of Islam, Jihad is additionally considered as the 6th and the most critical backbone of Islam and it accomplishes incredible prizes. The individual who passes on while being a participant in Jihad is viewed as straightforwardly enters in heaven with every one of the prizes and endowments.

Best Concept of Mahram for Hajj and Umrah

Hajj is the fifth pillar of the religion Islam. It's mandatory for every Muslim man and woman to do Hajj at least once in his or her lifetime but it is not recommended for such Muslims who haven’t the capability to perform it financially or physically. However, an Umrah is an optional sacred activity and it's not compulsory to perform an Umrah.

Expenses of Umrah are shorter than the expenses of Hajj, therefore most of Muslims who have not the capability to perform Hajj. They choose the Umrah trip for getting Allah’s grace but now this trip is a little bit hard for Muslims because everything of expenses is increasing day by day. Many Muslims thought that how to resolve this problem of expenses. The best answer is Umrah Packages 2022 With Flights in this regard. These packages resolve the problem of expensive flights, hotels, and transport.

It's frequently stated that Islam is a religion which matches the numerous requirements imposed on us by nature. Islam is such an ideal religion which offers complete protection and security to the weakest individuals in society. So far as women are concerned, Islam gives extreme respect to the woman as well as the religious provides the several rules and restrictions that are in the best interest of the women and ensures the protection of the dignity and the respect of the women.

Among those restrictions or supportive rules for women is that they aren't permitted to travel independently without the company of a Mahram.

The Concept of Mahram:

The Mehram is a male (man) with whom a woman is permitted to meet and trave. There are different individuals who are contained in the category of Mahram for the single woman, for example, husband, brother, son, father, grandfather, and etc.

Definition of Mahram:

A lady’s mahram is anyone whom she is permanently forbidden to marry, because of blood ties, breastfeeding or ties through marriage, some mehram are her brother, father, and son.

According to some Muslim scholars Hajj isn't mandatory for a woman who does not have a Mahram for Hajj or an Umrah trip even she has enough financial resources to bear the expenses of both spiritual journeys. According to scholars, the lady can choose a person (no Mahram) for Hajj and Umrah who will perform these journeys in place of her.

In accordance with the present the law that's implemented from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a woman who is under the age of 45 cannot perform the Hajj or an Umrah alone without the company of a Mahram. At the time of submitting the applications for Hajj or an Umrah, complete information and the proof of the relationship between a lady and the Mahram is required to submit.

If a woman is equal to 45 or elder then she can travel for Hajj or an Umrah without the Mahram but she can only travel with the company of an organized group by submitting the no-objection certificate from her Mahram in this regard. For Hajj and Umrah trips, women will require the Mahram, whose age is equal to 17 or elder.

Note: We should follow the rules of Islam to perform the spiritual journeys of Hajj and Umrah. If a woman breaks this rule then she makes a sin.

Why Muslims Join The Umrah Trip

A divine path for Muslim is Umrah journey and Hajj journey. Umrah is called lesser pilgrimage and Hajj is called major pilgrimage on the basis of rituals. Umrah is a sunnah of Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) while Hajj is a compulsory duty. The rituals of Umrah are only 4 and the rituals of Hajj are 12. Hajj is compulsory for those people who can be able to bear all expenses of it. People can easily perform Umrah than Hajj.

People can make Umrah Trip easier with Umrah Packages with flights. They can get such Umrah Packages anywhere in the world where they live. This trip completely changed the lives of people when they come back to their homeland. Every pilgrim experiences some amazing feelings if he/she has performed Umrah with true intentions.

Umrah trip is started when the pilgrim leaves his/her house with the intention of Umrah. Umrah rituals start from Ihram and end on the Halq/Taqsir. Pilgrim cannot enter the area of Haram without wearing Ihram. It is necessary for him to wear the Ihram at Miqat. Some people wear Ihram at home and some of them wear at the airport.

In the state of Ihram, some acts are prohibited on pilgrims if they break the rule of Ihram then their Umrah is not completed. Pilgrims go towards the Kaaba which is placed in the Masjid al-Haram. They perform Tawaf around the Kaaba. This step is not easy for several times because many pilgrims walk around the Kaaba with each other. Some pilgrims are disabled between us but they want to perform it easily then they can get help from travel agencies because agencies provide Cheap Umrah Packages for such people.

Government of Saudi Arabia tries that every pilgrim can perform Umrah easily and it is a really big challenge for the Government of Saudi Arabia to manage a crowd of people in a small place and the rush of people is never less there. 

During the Umrah, one person passes his time in the house of Allah with different people who are not related to him/her, there is the only relation for everyone which is Islam.

Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) reported that Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) stated:

“The guests of Allah are 3: The Ghazi, the Hajji, and the Mutamir”.

Ghazi: the warrior who fights in Jihad just for the sake of Allah

Hajji: the pilgrim who performs Hajj

Mutamir: the pilgrim who performs Umrah

Sunan An-Nasai, vol-3.

Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) stated:

“From 1 Umrah to another is the expiation for what comes in between and Hajj Al-Mabrur brings no reward less than Paradise”.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) stated:

“Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively, for they remove poverty and sin as bellows remove impurity from iron”.

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) stated:

“Whoever greeneries his home only for the obstinacy of Hajj or Umrah and dies, nothing will be obtainable to him nor will he have any liability on the day of Reckoning and it will be said to him, enter into Jannat”.

Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) stated:

“Jihad of the elderly, the young, the week and the women is Hajj and Umrah.”

A person should feel lucky if he/she has been selected for Umrah this year. Umrah is basically a celebration trip, a celebration of love and peace. Nowadays, everyone is in the middle of the problems of his/her daily life, he/she will definitely feel the tranquility during his/her spiritual journey towards the Umrah. This trip allows him to forget his/her fears, his/her doubts and helps him find the way for everything.

How Many Times Did Prophet Muhammad Perform Umrah?

In Islam, worships have mainly two types; Fard (essential) and Sunnah (non-compulsory) Fard worship is essential for every person while Sunnah worship is non-essential for every person but anyone can get the reward for this worship who will perform it. Sunnah is such act, whom our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed in his life.

Umrah is a Sunnah in Islam while Hajj is an essential part of Islam and Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj can only be performed at specific days of Dahul Hijjah, as all worships (obligatory) are offered at a specific time, for example, Salah (prayer), Fasting of Ramadan, and Zakat (Charity). Umrah can be performed at any time of year except for the days of Hajj and Umrah can be performed multi times in one year.

Many Muslims perform Umrah all the year because the Umrah removes sins and poverty. During the Umrah, Muslim make themselves as a guest of Allah because they perform the rituals of Tawaf around the house of Allah (Kaaba) and if anyone can perform the Umrah in Ramadan then he/she can get such rewards which are equal the rewards of Hajj.

Muslims can easily perform Umrah this year (2022) with best Umrah Packages 2022 all inclusive and if they succeed to get such packages from any travel agency then they will receive many facilities which will make Umrah journey easy for them. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) performed four Umrah and one Hajj in life.

In this regard, a Sahih-hadith is mentioned here.

Said to Anas bin Malik: “How many times did the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) perform Hajj?”

He said: “He performed one Hajj and he performed 4 Umrah: An Umrah during Dhul-Qadah; the Umrah of Al-Hudaibiyah, and Umrah with his hajj, and an Umrah from Al-Jiirranah when he divided up the war spoils of Hunain.”  (Jami at-Tirmidhi-821)

Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) performed 4 Umrahs at different times which is briefly described.

The first Umrah:

Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) performed first Umrah after the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. In the 6th Hijri, leaders of Quraish did not allow Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and other Muslims to enter the city of Makkah. Prophet (PBUH) changed way and they made their route to a place called Hudaibiyah at the boundary of the city. At that time, an agreement had been settled between Muslims and Quraishs which was called Sulah – Hudaibiyah.

In this agreement, there were some points.

1: There would be no fighting between Quraishs and Muslims for the next ten years.

2: Any person or tribe had a right to freely choose the way of Islam and way of Quraish.

3: If any inhabitants of Makkah went to Madina then Muslims would return him to Makkah and if any Muslim of Madina went to Makkah, he would not be returned.

4: The Muslim will perform Umrah next year but at that time, they can not be performed Umrah then Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) came out of Ihram, shaved his head, sacrificed his animal and went back to Madina and this is counted as an Umrah.

The second Umrah:

As it was contained in the agreement of Hudabiya that Muslims can perform Umrah next year. In 8th Hijri, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed 2nd Umrah with his companions and therefore, they spent three days in Makkah.

The third Umrah:

This Umrah was be done by Muhammad (PBUH) with his companions in 8th Hijri, after returning from the Battle of Hunain.

The fourth Umrah:

In the 10thh Hijri, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed Umrah along the Hajj and this Umrah is called Umrah-ul-Tamattu. Umrah has two types Umrah-ul-Mufradah and Umrah-ul-Tamattu.

Umrah-ul-Mufradah:

This type of Umrah can be performed at any time of year except for the days of Hajj.

Umrah-ul-Tamattu:

This type of Umrah can only be performed along the Hajj.

If anyone wants to perform Umrah in this recent year then he/she will need the best travel agency which will arrange some Cheap Umrah Packages UK, so that, customer can perform Umrah easily this year.

What are the benefits of performing Umrah?

Umrah is known as to be a lesser pilgrimage and it is a Sunnah which can be performed at any time of year except for 5 days of Hajj (Annual pilgrimage). Umrah is such worship which continues throughout the year. Millions of Muslims travel to Makkah Saudi Arabia after buying Cheap Umrah Package due to perform Umrah and the number of pilgrimages (Umrah performers) is increasing day by day.

What is the mystery behind to perform Umrah?

There are a lot of benefits for pilgrims (performers of Umrah) but we only discuss here in light of Hadiths.

Being Allah Guest:

This is a chance for every Muslim to be a Guest of Allah because the main rituals of Umrah are performed in Al-Haram Mosque where Allah’s house is placed. Allah gives many uncountable rewards in which a reward is Jannah.

A hadith is narrated by Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) state:

“The guests of Allah are 3:

Ghazi (a warrior who only fights in the way an Allah and this is called jihad),

Hajji (pilgrim who performs Hajj), and Mutamir (pilgrim who performs Umrah)”.

    (Sunan An-Nasai, Vol.3)

Remove the Sins:

When mankind breaks the rule of nature then he/she make a bad deed which is called a Sin. Umrah gives a chance of every mankind to remove sins which have committed in his/her past, so thereby anyone can free his/her soul from the burden of past committed sins.

A beautiful Hadith which is narrated by Abu Huraira (RA) that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated:

“From one Umrah to another is expatiation for what comes in between, and Hajj Al-Mabrur brings no reward less than Paradise”.

Another Hadith which is also narrated by Abu Huraira (RA), Holy Prophet (PBUH) stated:

"An Umrah to another Umrah will be the redemption of sins for whatever (minor) happens between them".

(Muslim & Bukhari)

Removes Poverty:

Umrah is a best worship and Sunnah which removes poverty.

A Hadith in which our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

“Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively, for they remove poverty and sin as hollers remove impurity from iron”.

This Hadith tells us that How Umrah removes poverty. Umrah is a journey to the site of Makkah which is a city of Saudi Arabia. There are some things needed to complete this journey, as like some things had been requiring since 1400 years ago. Nowadays, if one travels for Allah to perform Umrah then he/she will pay an amount of money for visa, airline ticket, hotels, and etc.

It is not compulsory for those who are not able (physically and financially). Best travel agencies help in term of financially with providing Best Umrah Packages in which cheapest price of airline tickets, hotels, and transports are included.

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said:

“Whoever greeneries his home only for the obstinacy of Hajj or Umrah and dies, nothing will be obtainable to him nor will he have any liability on the day of Reckoning and it will be said to him, enter into Jannah”.

Reward equivalent to Jihad:

Jihad is a great act in Islam and the reward of jihad is martyrdom. According to some scholars, nowadays, there is no actively jihad in which Muslims can take part but the performance of Umrah is equivalent to jihad in the term of reward.

Abu Huraira (RA) reported that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said at another moment:

“Jihad of the elderly, the weak and the woman is undertaking the Hajj and Umrah”.

(Nasaai).

20 Amazing Tips For Hajj Performance

Hajj is a very important part of Islam because it is mandatory for all Muslims. Hajj is one of five pillars of Islamic building. It is as worship in which nobody can perform it at their homes, cities, and countries but it is only performed in Saudi Arabia.

Therefore Millions of Muslims travel towards Saudi Arabia in the last month of Islamic Lunar Calendar. Hajj can be performed at a specific time and it consists of the 5 days which starts from the 8th day and ends on the 12th day of last month. The name of last month is Duhul Hijjah.

When the Hazrat Ayesha (RA) asked from Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) about the Jihah that a woman can take part in Jihad. Prophet of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) described Hajj as the Jihad for women.

A beautiful Hadith about Jihad for women. Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said:

O Prophet of Allah, us women consider Jihad to be the best of actions.

 Should we not perform Jihad?

He (PBUH) replies: No Rather, the best form of jihad is Hajj mabrur.

Because in this you may face some difficulties. Hajj is not essential for all Muslims while it is only mandatory for those who are able to bear all expenses of Hajj.

The first suggestion here to perform Hajj is that you should contact with the best travel agency so that you perform Hajj easily. Most of the time the Agency provides Cheap Hajj Package. You may face many issues when you want to perform Hajj but Best Travel Agency resolves all problems which can be possible.

Best tips for Your Hajj Journey:

1-            Photocopy the all official documents which are required.

2-            Get the knowledge about each and every aspect of Hajj because it is compulsory to worship.

3-            You should learn the basic supplications which are recited during the Hajj.

4-            You should keep both currencies of your country and Saudi country.

5-            You should study the Seerat ul Anbiya, How Muhammad (PBUH) and Abraham (AS) passed their lives.

6-            It is best for you that you can learn the Arabic vocabulary and phrases so in this way you can easily communicate with the others during the Hajj. You can easily read the Arabic board there.

7-            You can take two pairs of slippers and shoes which are comfortable for you.

8-            You should keep a spare Ihram so that you can change it when first Ihram will be dirty.

9-            You can take a damp towel which you will energize and fresh when you feel some tiredness.

 

10-          You can take empty bottles to fill the Zamzam water in Al-Haram Mosque which will vanish your thirst there.

11-          You should keep a lightweight prayer mat which helps you to offer the prayers.

12-          You take a lightweight umbrella which will work as a shield to save you from the Sun.

13-          You should take sunglasses.

14-          You can take some medical face masks which preserve you from the dust.

15-          You should take Vaseline which will keep your legs save to rubbing from each other.

16-          You should take some basic medicines which are essential for any journey.

17-          If you are a woman then you should take a pair of scissors so that you can cut your hair at the end of Hajj.

18-          You should take a mobile which battery time is long because you may not charge in Muzdalifah and Arafat.

19-          You should take liquid soap rather than a bar.

20-          You should take a mini Holy Quran.

You should concentrate to perform the Hajj because it is a good chance for you to seek Allah forgiveness. When you perform the Hajj with all aspects and if your Hajj is accepted then your place in the world will be as a newborn baby who has no sins. This change is not available for every person and if you will get this chance then you will perform Hajj with full intention.

What Is Tawaf And Its Types? | Types Of Tawaf

Hajj is mandatory for every Muslim (male or female) if he/she has the capability to perform it. While Umrah is not mandatory for Muslims. Umrah can be performed at any time of year, but Hajj can be performed at the fixed time of year which comes at the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The name of last month is Dhul Hijja.

If you go to perform Hajj then you should know about all rituals, which are very important for you, therefore, you should go to any trustable travel agency, so that, it will provide best services, which are included in your Hajj and Umrah Packages.

A very important rite of Hajj and Umrah is Tawaf and in the Arabic language, its mean literally going about. Pilgrims perform this right, walk around the Kaaba (House of Allah) seven times in the direction of anticlockwise. Pilgrims start their circumambulating around the Kaaba from the point of Black Stone (Hajjre Aswad).  All rites of Hajj are very important but we briefly discuss How to perform a Tawaf and Types of Tawaf here.

How to Perform a Tawaf:

During the Hajj and Umrah, You walk around the Kaaba 7-times in direction of anticlockwise. Your first circle start from the Hajjre Aswad, which is fit on the corner of Kaaba.

There is a lot of crowds of Pilgrims during the Tawaf, if it is possible for you, then you should start your first circuit around the Kaaba, after the touch and kiss of Hajjre Aswad. You should repeat this activity after completing each circuit.

But if It is not possible for you, then you can start your every circuit, to simply point or hold up your hand to the Hajjre Aswad on each circuit.

For male, it is suggested, to do the 1st three circuits in a hurried pace, and other 4 circuits in a leisurely pace.

After completing the 7-circuits, you should offer two rakts (nafls) in front of Maqam e Ibrahim and then you should drink water (Zamzam). So in this way, you will complete this great rite of Hajj and Umrah.

Types of Tawaf:

There are seven types of Tawaf which names are:

1: Tawaf al-Qudum

2: Tawaf al-Ziayarh

3: Tawaf al-Wadaa

4: Tawaf al-Nafl

5: Tawaf al-Umrah

6: Tawaf al-Nazr

7: Tawaf al-Tahiyaah

Tawaf al-Qudum:

When a Muslim arrives at the city of Makkah in any reason such as Umrah, Hajj, visit, and business, then he/she can perform it. You can understand such as A Welcome Tawaf. It is Sunnah for those Muslims who are not residents of the city of Makkah and who performs Hajj Qiraan or Hajj Ifraad. But it is not Sunnah for those Muslims who are performing Umrah or Hajj Tammatu even if they are resident of the city of Makkah.

As a Hadith in Al-Bukhari in which Hazrat Ayesha (RA) stated:

“The first thing Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) did on reaching Makkah, was the ablution and then He (PBUH) performed Tawaf of the Kaaba and that was not Umrah but Hajj e Qiran”.

Tawaf al-Ziayarh:

Tawaf al-Ziyarah is also called Tawaf al-Hajj or Tawaf al-Rukn. It is an essential Tawaf for any Muslim who is performing any type of Hajj. If any pilgrim does not perform it for the given period of the timeframe during Hajj days, so his/her Hajj will be invalid. The time of this Tawaf when you can perform it is from dawn of 10th Dhul Hijja to 12th Dhul Hijja.

Tawaf al-Wadaa:

It is also called Tawaf e Sadr and it is a farewell Tawaf or final Tawaf. It is performed before leaving the Makkah. It is the last ritual of Hajj but it is not mandatory, it is wajib (less mandatory than Fard).

Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said:

“Let none of you leave Makkah before making a Tawaf around the Kaaba, as the last ritual of Hajj”.

Tawaf al-Nafl:

It is an optional Tawaf but there are great rewards for those who perform it, and it is a great opportunity for those people who live in the city of Makkah or Saudi Arabia. The residents of Makkah and Saudi Arabia perform it any time of year.

Tawaf al-Umrah:

It is an essential part of Umrah if one does not perform it then his/her Umrah will be invalid. It is the 2nd part of Umrah. Umrah is a lesser pilgrimage but it is a little bit expensive for everyone these days. There is the best way for you if you want to perform the Umrah then you should select a Package from different Cheap Umrah Packages 2022 which is best for you.

Tawaf al-Nazr:

We often promise to Allah that if we get and success in anything then we offer some religious duty. Similarly, if you promise to Allah for performing Tawaf and if your desire is fulfilled by Allah (S.W.T) then this type of Tawaf is known as Tawaf al-Nazr.

Tawaf al-Tahiyaah:

When a person enters in Al-Haram then he/she can perform it and it is Mustahib.

Tawaf is a great part of Hajj and Umrah activities and it goes back to the time of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS). Allah is so merciful, who gives an opportunity to get the rewards by performing the Tawaf, although, we are resident of Saudi Arabia or any other country. We should visit the site of Kaaba and we should feel that how over beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) performed his Tawaf during the four Umrah and one Hajj.

The Story Of Eid-ul-Adha- History Of Eid-ul-Adha

Eid ul Adha is an amazing festival and is also known as a Great Eid and Festival of the Sacrifice. It is the most important Islamic holiday. It comes at the 10th date of Dahul Hijjah. It marks the end of Hajj, the holy pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah. Hajj is compulsory worship and it starts at the date of 8 and ends at the date of 12 in last month (Dahul Hijjah) according to Islamic Lunar Calendar.

Hajj is a last pillar of Islam and Allah says, it is not obligatory for those who are not able to perform it (Physically and financially).  The date of Hajj changes in the Gregorian calendar but it is not changed in the Islamic calendar.

Travel agencies provide you different Hajj Packages so that you can perform Hajj easily and they arrange the animals to sacrifice on Eid ul Adha because this is an essential part of Hajj.

Different Names for the Festival of Eid ul Adha:

                                      Name                                                                        Country

                              Kurban bayrami                                                            Turkish

                             Hari Raya Haji                                                      Singapore & Malaysia

                                  Tasbaski                                                                West   Africa

                            Hari Raya Aidiladha                                                    South East Asia

                        Eid ul Adha, Idu’z Zuha                                                           India

                       Eid ul Azha, Id al Aha                                                          Bangladesh  

                  

                       Eid ul Azha , Eid ul Adha                                                        Pakistan                                                         

The Background of Eid ul Adha:

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was a beloved Prophet of Allah. One night, Hazrat Ibrahim saw a dream in which Allah told him to sacrifice Ismail. Ismail was the son of Hazrat Ibrahim (As) and He was also a Prophet. The second night, Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) seen the same dream. Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) then came to realize that this was a real message from Allah.

Hazrat Ibrahim was a special human because He (AS) was a Prophet. Yet Ibrahim (AS) took his son (Ismail) to Mount Arafat along with a knife. Upon reaching there, Ibrahim (AS) told his son about his dream and what Allah had ordered him to do. Hazrat Ismail (AS) was an obedient son and Prophet. Therefore Prophet Ismail (AS) immediately obliged. Ismail (AS) said to his father that you covered your eyes with a cloth so that you do not hesitate.

Ibrahim (AS) did as Ismail (AS) had said. Ibrahim (AS) did as Allah had asked of him. When Ibrahim (AS) took the blindfold off, to his surprise, he saw the body of a dead ram in front of him. Ismail (AS) was completely unharmed. So in this way, Allah accepts this Qurbani. Allah makes it essential for the Muslims who are able to do and this day is called Eid al Adha.

Therefore, Muslims from around the world perform the Qurbani on the event of Eid al Adha. Muslims only sacrifice Halal animals (goat, sheep, cow, ox, camel, and buffalo).

How is Eid ul Adha celebrated?

In the Holy Book Allah says that “Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you”.

According to Islamic rules, the animal must be an adult and good health. Popular dishes of Eid al Adha are Kebab, Haleem and Biryani.

USA and Europe:

In USA and Europe, Muslims usually skip breakfast and go to the local mosque for Eid prayers and the Eid sermon. Then they return home for a meal with family, friends, and neighbors.

In Uk:

Eid ul Adha is an important celebration for Muslims but there are no bank holidays. There is a rule for sacrifice, animals must be killed in an official slaughterhouse.

Egypt:

Eid ul Adha is more commonly known as Eid el kibr in Egypt. The day of Eid ul Adha starts in a largely traditional way, with prayers and a sermon followed by a large family gathering. People will meet their friends and loved ones and wish one another Kol sana wa inta tayeb which means I hope every year finds you well.

Everyone wants to perform the Hajj but nowadays it is a little bit hard because the expenses of Hajj are increasing with the passing time, therefore, He/she performs it with using the Cheap Hajj Package.

                           May Allah accept our previous and upcoming Hajj of all Muslims.

Five Pillars Of Islam

Islam is a great religion and it consists of 5 things. The 5 pillars of Islam (five things) are the foundation of Muslim life.

Five Pillars of Islam:

. Shahadah

. Salah

. Zakah

. Sawm

. Hajj

Shahadah:

Shahadah means the declaration of faith. It is the most important pillar in Islam.

Declaration of faith means, There is none worthy of worship except God (Allah) and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Messenger of God (Allah). The importance of this declaration is the belief that the only purpose of life is to serve and obey Allah, and this is achieved through the teachings and practices of the Last Messenger, Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Salah:

Salah means prayer which is performed 5 times a day and it is obligatory for every person. 5 times prayers create as a direct link between the worshipper and Allah. Allah gifted the 5 times prayers to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the night of Sahbe Miraj. Therefore, Muslims are expected to pray 5 times a day. Muslims pray in the mosque and it is not necessary but they are obligated to pray towards Kaaba.

Salah is performed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and night.

Zakah (Zakat):

All things belong to God (Allah), and wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The original meaning of the word zakah is both growth and purification. Giving zakah (charity) means giving a specified percentage on certain properties to certain classes of needy people.

Each Muslim calculates his or her own mandatory charity individually. This involves the annual payment of 2.5% of one’s capital, eliminating such items as primary residence, car and professional tools.

Sawm:

Sawm means fasting, it comes every year in the ninth month of Islamic Lunar Calendar, all Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a Holiest month, therefore, Muslims perform Umrah in this month with Ramadan Umrah Packages because they get different ziyarats and many gifts in these packages.

It is mention in Quran:

Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain piety- (2:183)

During fasting, Muslims abstain from 3 key human needs as the drink, food and sexual relations. It is obligatory on every physically and mentally capable adult Muslim.

Some important benefits of fasting:

1- Scientifically proven health benefits.

2 -A means of learning self-restraint and patience.

3 -Promotes spiritual self-purification and growth.

4 -Forgiveness of sins.

Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said: He who fasts Ramadan with faith and hoping for reward, then his past sins are forgiven.

Hajj:

And Hajj to House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who can afford the expenses.   (3:97)

The pilgrimage to Makkah is compulsory only for those who are physically and financially able to do so. Almost, over 2 million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the world providing a unique opportunity for those of different nations to meet one another.

The Hajj starts in the 12th month of Islamic lunar year and the name of this month is Dahul Hijja.

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said, whoever performs Hajj and doesn’t utter obscenities or commit sin, will come back just like the day when his mother bore him.

Muslims search Cheap Hajj Package so that they perform Hajj easily and many travel agencies give comfortable hotels, transports, Qurbani, and many things in this cheap package for the ease of the pilgrims.

How to get Umrah Visa?

Umrah Visa:

When can Muslims perform Umrah?

Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. Because it is a Holy and Great Journey for every Muslim. As Hajj is an obligatory and compulsory and it is only performed at least one time in life. But Umrah can be performed at any time in life.

Everyone should apply for Umrah visa through an approved Umrah travel agent.

Umrah Visa Requirements:

Visa: It is a document issued to a person or a stamp marked on the passport of a person who wants to visit another country.

1:  A completed original Umrah visa application form. Firstly, you should carefully read the visa application form before the sign and after signed (a visa application form by post, send a large, self-addressed envelope to your nearest Saudi Country’s Consulate).

If anyone has a non-Muslim name, then he or she should submit a certificate from a mosque or an Islamic center stating that the applicant is a Muslim.

2: For Visa, One recent passport size picture with a white background should be attached to the application form. The photograph must be a full-face view is accepted whereas side or angle views are not accepted.

3: A most important point to get the visa is that passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of submission of the application form.

4: Verified and non-refundable airline ticket. Departure from Saudi Arabia should be written 2 weeks from the date of entry.

5: Women and children must be accompanied by husband/father or a male relative (Mahram). Proof of relationship is required as a marriage certificate for a wife, a birth certificate for a child. If a woman is forty-five years old or older then she is allowed to go without a Mahram if she travels with an organized group or family. If the applicant isn’t a national of the country she/he is applying from, a valid residency permit must be submitted with the application.

6: A vaccination certificate against Meningococcal Meningitis must be attached. Vaccination certificate should have been issued not more than 3 years and not less than ten days former to entry to Saudi Arabia and it should be valid for 3 years. The certificate of vaccination must be with the applicant on entry to Saudi country.

The validity of Umrah Visa:

Umrah visa is only valid for 2 weeks, within these two weeks you should perform Umrah, making sure your departure from Saudi Country is within 2 weeks of the date of entry.

Important note: The Umrah visa in Ramadan can’t increase the last day of Ramadan. You should leave Saudi Arabia by the end of Ramadan and can’t have Eid-ul-Fitr there.

NOTE: You should easily get Umrah visa with the help of different companies because these companies give Umrah Packages. These Umrah Packages contain many things which included flights, hotels, transportation, etc.

      Allah gives the opportunity of every person to perform Umrah in life. (Ameen)