Umrah In Ramadan

Muslims should always race toward good deeds and Allah and ask for his forgiveness and reward.

Quran says

“And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord” [Quran 3:133]

Allah’s home is the best place to race for as it involves expiation of sins and many other great rewards from Allah (SWT).

Many Muslims from around the world , throughout the year , perform Umrah.

Ramadan being the holiest of all months of the Islamic calendar has higher rewards for Muslims who perform good deeds so if someone performs Umrah in Ramadan then his reward to that will be higher than the Umrah performed in any month other than Ramadan.

‘Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent (in reward) to performing Hajj once with me.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

This shows the importance and benefit of performing Umrah in Ramadan. Umrah in Ramadan is of Great importance that’s why we should put some light on who to properly perform Umrah:

There are Four main rules:

• Ihram
• Tawaf
• Sa’y
• Dealing with hair of head

Muslims (men) bath and then they put on Ihram instead of clothes like trousers ,etc. As far as women are concerned they can wear whatever they want.

There is no particular prayer that is required for Ihram. So after Ihram comes Talbiyah which is:

“Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, Labbayka lashareeka laka labbayk. Innalhamda wanni’mata laka walmulk, laa Shareeka lak.”

Meaning:

(O Allah, here I am at Your service. There is no partner to be associated with You. Praise, blessing and dominion are Yours. There is no partner to be associated with You).

A person Wearing Ihram should say Talbiyah as much as possible and upon entering masjig al-Haram one should say:

“Bismillaah wa as-salaatu wa as-salaamu ‘ala rasoolillaah. Allahumma ighfir li thunoobi, waftah li abwaaba rahmatik”

Meaning:

(In the Name of Allah, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah! Forgive my sins, and open to me the doors of Your Mercy.)

After that one should thank Allah almighty for making it possible for him to visit Allah’s place and for all the facilitation he provided to you from your place till Makkah. Then one should move towards the black stone and start Tawaf from there after Tawaf one should move towards safa and marwah to do Sa’y after this men go for shortening or shaving the head and women shorten the hair by only one figure tip.

This finishes the Umrah and a person comes out of the state of Ihram. A Muslim should never miss the chance of doing any good deed which makes him closer to his creator especially in the month of Ramadan as the ajr during this month is seventy times more than any other month of Islamic calendar.

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Umrah And Its Rewards

Umrah can be performed any time during the year as of now Ramadan 2018 and December 2020 Umrah Package bookings are going on in all regions of the world so lets talk a bit about the rewards of performing Umrah which can make your mind for this holy journey.

It is the desire of every Muslim to perform Umrah at least one in his life. Unlike Hajj which can be performed once in a year Umrah can be performed any time during the year. Umrah is alluring sunnah of Holy Prophet (PBUH).

During Umrah Muslims from all around the world move towards Allah’s house and ask for his forgiveness and if someone performs Umrah with great and pure intension then Allah (SWT) has great reward for him.

When a person returns from Umrah he just feels like new born as the good deed (Umrah) vanishes the bad deed.So when a Muslim performs Umrah then Allah bestows upon him countless rewards a few of which are listed below.

Removal of Sins:

When a Muslim with true intension leaves for Allah’s home and ask for his forgiveness then Allah almighty removes his sins and forgives him.

Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger said:

“(The performance of) Umrah is expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise.”

Allah’s Guest:

When a Muslim reaches Allah’s home then he is Allah’s guest and becoming the guest of the one who created this entire world is the best feelings in the world as the person over there gets countless rewards and blessings from Allah that is the reason that a pilgrim of holy land feel a strange calmness in himself.

Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A) narrated that Prophet PBUH said:

“The guests of Allah are three. The Ghazi (the warrior who fights in Jihad), the Hajj (the pilgrim who performs Hajj) and the Mu’tamir (the pilgrim performing Umrah).”

Equivalence of Umrah with Jihad:

Jihad is of great importance for a Muslim and its reward is also very high. When a Muslim performs Umrah then he gets reward equivalent to that of jihad as Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) stated that our beloved Prophet PBUH said:

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

“The warrior in the foundation of Allah, the pilgrim and the one who is performing Umrah are all the allocation of Allah. He called them and they answer back and they will ask of His conferrals and He will give it to them.”

Now a days Muslims are not performing Jihad the way they used to perform so it is great for a Muslim to know that he can get the same reward by just performing Umrah properly with pure intensions. So Muslims should perform Umrah as it leads to countless blessings and rewards from Allah Almighty.

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Tips For Iftar In Ramadan

9^th month of Islamic calendar , Ramadan is the month of fasting and blessings. In Ramadan Muslims strictly observe fasting.

There are two main meals during Ramadan.

• Sehri
• Iftar

Iftar is the meal which is consumed at sunset (right after Magrib prayer) to break the daily fast. Normally Muslims eat dates with water or yogurt to break the fast. After that they either have a full meal  or the meal is delayed till the evening (Isha prayer). Iftar is also kind of a social event as involves family gatherings. Food is also shared with the less privileged ones which develops brotherhood.

A balanced Iftar is preferred to maintain a good health during this blessed month.Muslims should avoid over eating at all costs as an empty stomach filled all at once with food produces complications which lead to bad health.

 Tips for a Balanced Diet:

• If a person feels low or experiences headache then he should break his fast with dates and water as it is due to sugar levels which go low during the fasting time.
• Dehydration is a main issue in Ramadan so one should try his best to drink liquid (Like water , fresh healthy juices , etc) before consuming solid food as this will provide essential fluids to the body and prevent dehydration.
• During fasting a person looses a lot of vitamins , fibers , minerals so one should consume salad as it is rich in vitamins , etc and has a lot of other health benefits as well. On top of every thing it makes you feel fresh and it also ensures that you eat less of the main course.
• A Iftar meal should always have a healthy bowl of soup as it prepares the stomach for rest of the main course and it also compensates the lost body fluids during fasting time.
• The main thing in Ramadan is to maintain a good health. In addition to vegetables which compensate for the vitamins , minerals , etc , the main course should consist of Carbohydrates which is found in potatoes , rice , etc and the food consumed should also consist of proteins which can be found in beef ,  chicken , etc.
• Foods like pastries and other bakery items which are consumed as Ramadan treats are highly rich in fats and sugar levels. One should enjoy these treats but should never forget that our religion emphasizes on moderation in every aspect of lifeand observing this also prevent unnecessary weight gain.

One should always remember that iftar is not about the maximum consumption of tasty food it is the right time to enjoy the presence of your loved ones around you.

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Fasting And Ramadan

In Quran the word (“Swam”) is used for fasting and it means to abstain. The main purpose of fasting is to abstain from what is prohibited and to achieve taqwa.

Quran says:

 “O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those who were before you, in order that you may learn taqwa (piety)”.

By achieving Taqwa one keeps himself aware of Allah (SWT) all the time. He then strives to perform good deeds which are close to Allah(SWT) and abstains from the one which would take him away from Allah (SWT). Taqwa teaches us patience which can be achieved by fasting. In this way fasting teaches us taqwa and through taqwa one gain consciousness of Allah (SWT). Fasting removes unnecessary desires from human soul.

 Quran says

 “The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran, wherein is guidance for humankind and the clear signs of guidance and distinction. Thus whosoever among you witness the month must fast…” [Al-Baqara].

Who should Fast:

Any Muslim male or female who fulfills following qualifications , fasting is compulsory on him / her.

• Possession of Mental and physical fitness
• He / she is not on a journey / trip (he / she should be in the radius of fifty miles from his permanent address)
• He / she must be of full age which is about fourteen.

As fasting does no harm , mentally and physically , so children under fourteen years of age should be encouraged to observe fasting.

People who are free from fasting:

• People who can not be held accountable for their deeds (like people who are mentally upset).
• People who don’t have enough physical strength to observe fast (this category covers old people and sick people)
• Children less than fourteen years of age
• Women which are expecting but they have to make up for the fast later.
• Travelers when they are traveling.

If a person starts eating or drinking during fast intentionally then his fast becomes void and this is a major sin but if one performs this kind of act in in forgetfulness then his / her fast is still valid (only if he stops doing that thing the moment he realize his wrong doing)

Suggestions regarding Fasting in Ramadan:

• Consumption of light food for Sehri.
• Breaking the fast with Dates after sunset.
• Observe Taraweeh prayer.
• Consumption of light meals.
• Read and learn from Quran as much as possible
• Perform deeds which are close to Allah (SWT)

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Hajj And Umrah, Islamic Pilgrimages

Ramadan Umrah Deals:

Umrah Pilgrimage this is also referred to as minor or lesser pilgrims can be done at any time, all through the whole year, Umrah visas are not issued in the days of Hajj. Pilgrims willing to perform Umrah by visiting Makkah are required to book their Umrah package with ay reliable travel agency like Saudi Tours. Millions of Muslim wishes to perform Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, a month which is going to come so grab the best Ramadan Umrah Packages with Saudi Tours.

Major Differnces between Umrah with Hajj

The distinction of Umrah with the Hajj pilgrimage is the timings of performing both acts of worship. Umrah is non obligatory pilgrimage that can be done at any time, any day, in any month, throughout the whole year except for the times in which performing Umrah is not allowed. Umrah can perform by wearing Ihram and then pilgrims visit Holy Kaaba to perform tawaaf (circumambulation around Holy Kaaba seven times), saaee (running between the safa and Marwa seven times), halq and taqseer and tahalul.

While the performing the rites and rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage are hard and requires too much physical effort and Hajj can only be performed in the month of Zil-Hijjah. Hajj and Umrah, both are pilgrimages which are performed by visiting Makkah and accomplished by Muslims only. Even though many rites done in Hajj and Umrah are same, yet there are a few variations between the both pilgrimages.

• Umrah and Hajj are Islamic pilgrimages which are performed by only Muslims and it is performed by undertaking sacred journey to blessed city Makkah; the primary distinction is because of the extent of significance and the technique of observance or performing pilgrimages.
• performing Hajj is obligatory pilgrimage for every Muslim once in life span, provided that someone should be bodily match and financially able.
• Hajj is done in prescribed Islamic month of Zil-Hajj. However, Umrah is a non compulsory and may be completed at any time for the duration of the whole 12 months.
• Hajj is the fifth fundamental pillars of the religion Islam.
• Hajj and Umrah appear pretty same in the beginning. Umrah can be carried out in few hours whereas Hajj takes more time as it involves more rites and rituals.
• In the performance of Umrah, pilgrims do not visit Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah or rami al jamaraat (throwing pebbles on the stone pillars signifying devils) or offer animal sacrifice or Qurbani. These rituals are only performed during the performance of Hajj.

Hajj and the Umrah additionally have few common factors. For both, you’ll have to enter in the sacred state of Ihraam. This state calls for ritual cleaning, prescribed attire that is Ihram and putting forward the niyyat for performing the pilgrimage.

Saudi Tours Provide The Various Cheap Ramadan Umrah Packages From UK

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Ramadan is considered the holiest of all months. The Umrah is a spiritual, physical, and emotional journey in which a pilgrim travels to the Holy land to offer his/her submission to the Almighty. Umrah can be performed anytime throughout the year to enjoy the blessings of Allah but most of the muslims chose the month of Ramadan as it is the holiest of all months.

“One Umrah is the expiation for the sins committed between it and another Umrah”.

Saudi Tours provide the various travel Packages if you wish to embark on your journey for Umrah during the month of Ramadan. We take immense pride in prioritizing our clients and their needs over everything else. Here are some reasons why you should consider our packages for your next Umrah trip.

Reasonable Priced

We understand the struggle we all have to face in order to stay lucrative and not go off budget. Saudi Tours Special Ramadan Umrah Packages are priced very realistically and lucratively so that more and more people can benefit from them throughout the month of Ramadan. Every Ramadan Umrah package is designed to offer premium and hassle free customer care and a trouble free, memorable experience.

Benefits

• 24/7 assistance by our support staff
• educational material that you wish to take back home with you, and preparation sessions.
• Please note that our packages do not include the cost for your air ticket
• Even after excluding the cost of the ticket we are offering you the best deal you can find.

Time Flexible

Saudi Tours Special Cheap Ramadan Umrah packages are designed to cater to the needs of individuals from all walks of life. Ramadan is distributed in multiple ashras one can easily choose a package that will work best with him and his family’s busy schedule. The result is a very organized program that will have no glitches. Also, the flights are changeable in case of any unfortunate mishaps, climatic, or political changes.

Excellent customer care and the best deals are our primary focus with every Saudi Travels Ramadan Umrah package so that you and your family can have the experience of a lifetime.

Our Muslim brothers and sisters can also collect these details over the phone by getting in touch with our customer friendly consultants. We at Saudi Tours believe that our massive experience and highest categorized services will instantly encourage you to select from our Luxurious Ramadan Umrah packages.

 

 

Hajj, Fifth Pillar Of Islam

Pilgrims normally visit Makkah to Hajj with travel agencies by taking their Hajj Package. In order to perform the Hajj, male and woman pilgrims are required to wear clothing of Hajj which is ihram, for men Ihram is 2 piece of white colour sheets which are wrapped according to the way Islam taught us and they also have to wear pair of flip flop sandals so that their upper bone of foot must be showing. Ihram for Female pilgrims are simply their daily clothing but they are required to cover their body so that not any part of her must be showing, females have to cover their whole body and hairs but they must not cover their face and hands.

Ihram:

The Ihram is supposed to represent equality of all pilgrims, in the front of ALLAH Almighty. There’s no distinction among a wealthy and poor, prince and a pauper. Ihram is necessary for performing Hajj and a person should have to follow the condition of being in the sacred state of Ihram.  For wearing Ihram Muslims reach at the station of meeqat, Muslims who are coming to Makkah from can wear Ihram from their home country but pilgrims should have to enter in the sacred state of Ihram before the station of meeqat.

As wearing the Ihram, a pilgrim can not shave, con not clip their nails, can not apply perfume, can’t quarrel or swear, can’t damage or uproot the vegetation, can not do hunting or killing cover, can not marry, carry out any fake acts or use any kind of weapons.

Hajj Packages:

Millions of Muslims from all around the globe visit Makkah to fulfil their religious obligation of performing Hajj. Muslims look for Cheap Hajj Packages to undertake sacred journey to Makkah. With Saudi Tours you will be able to spend your maximum time in worshipping ALLAH Almighty. We will be there for you 24×7 and you will not face any trouble when you travel with us by taking our Hajj packages.

The Hajj is an obligation and it must be fulfil by all able Muslims, in order to perform Hajj Muslims need to be adult, physically, mentally and financial able. This sacred journey to Makkah required to be performed by those Muslims who are physically and financially able and have the suitable funds for to the sacred journey, and who are mentally sane of performing the rites and rituals of pilgrimage Hajj. Many Muslims in the globe save budget and money their entire lives so that you can make the sacred journey simply as soon as. As Hajj is bodily gruelling, it is great to engage in physical workout months earlier to sacred travel.

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