Travelling for an Umrah can be very spiritual and introspective. Umrah is a spiritual journey and known as lesser pilgrimage. It is a very sacred journey of the Islam. Muslims can perform Umrah at anytime of the year. It is an opportunity for seeking proximity to Allah and gain spiritual rewards so that the pilgrims can wash off their sins.
Preparation for the Journey
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Get Ready For the Ultimate Spiritual Experience
While the preparation time for Umrah is almost an existential experience that would get you self-reflective and teach a lesson in piety and humility. Before Umrah, pilgrims might be want to resolve all conflicts and differences with others and seek forgiveness from them. So you may get onto the journey with a heart full of joy and peace.Get ready for the ultimate spiritual experience with our All Inclusive Umrah Packages which offers unique spiritual experience.
How To Make Umrah Niyyah
The first major one is that to make intention for Umrah pilgrimage or Ihram must wear before crossing Meeqat or regional boundaries. Hence, this is the intention of doing any worship act and pilgrims should follow it by Talbiyah.
Know about the Duas to read during Tawaf
Pilgrims can recite any supplications (Duas) which they may remember during their Tawaf. This is the time when Allah will accept all duas. You can say Arabic duas in your regional language. However, it would be very much recommended that you learn Arabic Sunnah duas and say them during your Tawaf. Some asks for blessings and forgiveness.
Cultural Differences
Prepare to learn more about the Arab way of life there. They tend to take a nap during the afternoon, and they are more active in the evening, especially when it’s winter. That’s why many shops are not open during the afternoons. The stores also stay open much later on the weekend. While in some regions, people consider every Friday and Saturday as weekend.
Try Arabic Dishes
When you go there, expand your horizons and palette as well, and try the different varieties of food and drinks. The Arabic coffee has of different varieties and is usually served with sweet dates to even the taste out. There would also serve tea afterwards with various varieties too, depending on the season and climate.
Rituals of Performing The Umrah
Pilgrims expect that they should know about the rituals of Umrah before travelling. Umrah includes several acts, like the state of Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’ee and halq or Taqsir. Special prayers are also offer for Allah and pilgrims seek repentance. Here is the explanation of these acts.
Ihram
Ihram is an important ritual which anyone intend before performing Hajj or Umrah. If a person does not perform the ritual of Ihram then his Umrah wouldn’t be acceptable. Performance of pilgrimage in December will more enhance your spiritual experience because of winter’s journey. In your Cheap December Umrah Packages guide, you will know what Ihram is and the proper procedure for putting it on. Apart from the December Umrah, pilgrims can also get Ramadan Umrah packages for more spiritual Umrah experience.
Mostly, packages include guidance on wearing Ihram in correct way. It is also important to mention that what special restrictions should impose while entering into the state of Ihram. These prohibitions are as follows:
- It is not allowed for male pilgrims to shave hair and cut their nails while women are also not allowed to cut their nails.
- The men are not allowed to wear stitched clothes.
- The ladies will not show any part of their bodies except face and hands. It is prohibition for all Muslim ladies.
- Men or women shall not use perfume or any fragrant soap. They will provide you odorless soap to use during the pilgrimage.
- Pilgrims should not hunt any animal and plant or tree.
Ihram is the state when pigrims enter it during Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage. It requires that you perform purified rituals and wear proper clothes for entrance. If pilgrims do not follow these restrictions then their Umrah will not be acceptable.
Tawaf
During Umrah, the performance of circling round the Ka’abah ritual is Tawaf. In this respect, Tawaf would remain an effective reminder to Allah about unity among the Muslim community. Ritual of Tawaf experience connects Muslims with the history of Kaaba. It has great importance in the hearts and souls of those who perform it. The Cheap December Umrah Packages usually offer guided assistance for Tawaf and its performance. Importance of Tawaf has great spiritual value in the sense of love and surrender to Allah.
Sa’ee
Like Tawaf, Sa’ee is obligatory worship during Umrah. Agents of packages will also provide information about the performance of rituals. Walking back and forth seven times between the two hills known as Hills of Safa and Marwah near Ka’abah is Sa’ee. This act further remembers the journey of Hazrat Hajrah while she went in search of water for her son. It represents the hardships and challenges that Hazrat Hajrah(A.S) went through to get water.
Halq or Taqsir
Pilgrims have to do Taqsir if they want to leave the state of Ihram, after Sa’ee. If pilgrims don’t perform this ritual, then they shall not come out of the Ihram state.
This journey is going to be extremely profoundly spiritual and perspective as you arrive in Saudi Arabia. The Umrah rituals around Kaaba, as well as those between Safa and Marwah, are going to be a blend of excitement and reverence. You will encounter friendship with fellow pilgrims and the warmth of shared devotions. Prepare for physical challenges but expect the moments of deep spiritual connection. This journey will help to make one’s faith deep as well as provide the personal growth. On return home, keep remember the lessons and memories of this sacred pilgrimage.
