#How to Perform Umrah

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How to Perform Umrah: Step-by-Step Guidelines for Pilgrims | Amsons

Learn how to perform Umrah with our detailed, step-by-step guidelines. This comprehensive guide provides essential tips and instructions to help you complete your spiritual journey smoothly.

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Steps to Perform Umrah

How to Perform Umrah Steps to Perform Umrah Umrah guidance in Videos Umrah consists of four essential practices: Steps to Perform Umrah: Enter Ihram, Tawaf around Kaaba, Sa’i between Safa and Marwa, Trim hair, Exit Ihram. Ihram: Before reaching the Miqat, you change into the Ihram garments, perform two rak’ahs of salah, and make your niyyah (intention). As you approach the Miqat, you start…

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🌍 A Sacred Pilgrimage: Discovering Mecca and Medina During Hajj

Makkah Al moukaramah

Al Madinah Al Munawara

Click here to book flights, hotels, and Hajj packages. May your pilgrimage be accepted! 🕊️

🕋 Mecca: The Spiritual Epicenter of Islam Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, transforms into a beacon of faith during Hajj. Millions of pilgrims gather here to fulfill one of the Five Pillars of Islam, retracing the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his family.

✨ Key Hajj Rituals & Timings Hajj follows a precise schedule rooted in Islamic tradition:

🗓️ 8th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Tarwiyah): Pilgrims enter Ihram (a state of purity) and journey to Mina, preparing for the days ahead.

🌅 9th Dhul-Hijjah (Day of Arafat): The pinnacle of Hajj. Pilgrims stand in prayer at Mount Arafat from noon until sunset, seeking forgiveness and mercy.

🌙 10th Dhul-Hijjah (Eid al-Adha): After dawn, pilgrims collect pebbles in Muzdalifah, then perform Ramy al-Jamarat (stoning the devil) in Mina. This day also marks the sacrifice of an animal (Qurbani).

🕋 10th–12th Dhul-Hijjah: Shave or trim hair (Halq/Taqsir), perform Tawaf al-Ifadah around the Kaaba, and complete the Sa’i between Safa and Marwah.

🕌 The Grand Mosque & Kaaba: No visit to Mecca is complete without witnessing the Kaaba, the sacred focal point of Muslim prayer. The Zamzam Well and Maqam Ibrahim within Al-Masjid al-Haram deepen the spiritual experience.

🌴 Medina: The Prophet’s Sanctuary Medina’s tranquility offers pilgrims respite and reflection. The city’s sacred sites are intertwined with the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

🕋 Al-Masjid an-Nabawi: The Prophet’s Mosque, with its iconic green dome, houses the Rawdah (his tomb). Praying here is a profound privilege. 🌺 Quba Mosque: The first mosque in Islam, where a single prayer equals the reward of an Umrah. ⛰️ Mount Uhud: Honor the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud, a testament to faith and sacrifice.

📌 Essential Tips for a Blessed Hajj

✈️ Plan Ahead: Secure flights and hotels early to avoid last-minute hassles. Use this link for seamless bookings.

👗 Embrace Ihram: Dress simply in white garments, symbolizing equality before Allah.

💧 Stay Prepared: Carry hydration, sunscreen, and comfortable footwear for long rituals.

🌟 Why Hajj Transforms Lives Hajj is a journey of unity, humility, and rebirth. From the fervent prayers at Arafat to the serene nights in Medina, every moment etches divine connection into the soul.

🔵 Begin Your Spiritual Adventure Today! Click here to book flights, hotels, and Hajj packages. May your pilgrimage be accepted! 🕊️

Note: Always consult with your Hajj guide or agency for precise ritual timings and guidelines.

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Allah’s name Al-Witr— The One and Unique—is not mentioned in the Quran, but occurs in a narration of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Al-Witr is the One, the Unique and Only. He is unique in His essence in all His attributes and there is nothing equal to Him in any way!

The One, Odd-numbered, and Unique

Witr comes from the root waw-taa-raa, which points to three meanings. The first meaning is to be odd (numbered), one and single.  and the second is to be in succession. A third meaning is to deprive.

This root appears three times in the Quran in three derived forms. Examples of these forms are yatirakum (“will deprive you”), tatraa (“in succession”) and wal-watri (“and the odd”).

Linguistically witr means that which is odd-numbered,  unever, not uniform or equable. Allah’s name Al-Witr is related in meaning to His beautiful names Al-Ahad and Al-Waahid.  All indicate that Allah ‘azza wa jall is one, only and unique in His essence, all His powers, knowledge and abilities.

The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Allah is witr (single, odd) and loves what is witr. So perform witr prayer. O followers of Quran, observe witr (prayer). [At-Tirmidhee, Abu Dawud]

Examples of Witr in Worship

In Islam the ways we worship are indicated to the finest details in the Quran and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. An example is the number of times we are ought to carry out certain acts of worship, of which some are in witr (odd numbers) only.

Examples  are the tawaaf (circulation) around the ka���bah, which is prescribed to be done seven times as well as the times Muslims go between Safaa and Marwaa as Hajj and Umrah ritual.

According to some ahadeeth the Night of Decree (laylatul qadr) is to be found in the last ten nights of Ramadhan, in the odd-numbered nights.

Another example is the amount of days which is sunnah to fast as one of the ways of the Prophet to fast was on ayaam ul beed – the white days – which are three days in the middle of each month.

The most known example regarding witr is the Witr prayer, which is a strongly recommended prayer of an odd-numbered rakaat to be prayed in the time after the ‘Esha prayer and before the Fajr prayer.

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Keep reminding yourself of the uniqueness of Al-Witr.
The fact Allah ‘azza wa jall is one and unique in all He does, knows and gives is something we know, but sometimes forget to live by in our daily lives. Remind yourself each day Allah is the only one who can give you Paradise, so put Him first and not what people think or want of you or even what your ego (nafs) whispers to you!

2. Pray the Witr prayer. The Witr prayer is one of the greatest acts of worship that draw one closer to Allah. The majority of the scholars say is one of the confirmed sunan (a sunnah mu’akkadah) which you as a Muslim should observe regularly and not neglect. Imam Ahmad raheemahullah even said: Whoever neglects Witr is a bad man whose testimony should not be accepted. The Prophet said: Allah has prescribed for you a prayer (by which He may increase your reward), which is Witr; Allah has enjoined it for you during the time between ‘Esha prayer until dawn begins. [At-Tirmidhee, saheeh] Ask Allah Al-Witr to enable you to pray this prayer regularly.

3. Be unique.
As true Muslims we all share our belief in Allah Al-Witr alone, but this doesn’t mean we should not strive to be unique in our actions! Do your best to perform as many good deeds as you can, be creative and set up your own projects on the path of Islam and for the pleasure of Al-Witr and by the will of Allah, leave an unique legacy in this world which will count for you in the Herefter inshaa’Allah.

4. Know the meaning of tawheed and live by it.
Studying the meaning of tawheedullaah (the Oneness of Allah), its types and how to live by them is the most important branch of Islamic knowledge. Part of this knowledge are knowing the names and attributes of Allah ‘azza wa jall. At least spend one day a week of which you read from a trustworthy book about tawheed and its types and make sure to convey this knowledge to your children and family inshaa’Allah!

O Allah, Al-Witr, we know that you are one, single and unique. Help us to remind ourselves of Your oneness and turn to You only for all our needs and make us of those who consistently pray the Witr prayer. Increase our knowledge of tawheed and its types, aid us to live by them, and enable us to leave a unique legacy of ongoing good deeds for those who come after us until the day of judgement, ameen!

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Assalamualaikum brother. I would like so ask for advice.

I'm a Muslim sister, I've been on umrah two times Alhamdulillah. On both those journeys I've felt myself come closer to Allah (swt). Before them, I struggled to understand just how much Allah (swt) loves us, and how merciful he is. Now, Id like to believe that my tawakkul is much higher and my faith in Allah (swt) is much stronger. I can truly testify that he is my lord and there is no other, and Muhammad (saw) is his messenger.

And despite that, after committing a sin, I still feel incredible guilt and anxiety. My stomach churns and my head gets too loud. After fixing and working on my tawakkul, I want to better my perception of Allah (swt). Currently, I have trouble remembering that my lord sees everything, that he is always witnessing my actions. Is there any way to keep those thoughts in mind?

I want to keep myself away from sin as much as I can, yet its very difficult and even if I stay away, I relapse and go back. It hurts my heart and leaves me feeling hopeless, afraid that my lord will not forgive me. What should I do?

Thank you for your time and understanding brother. May Allah (swt) grant our entire ummah paradise, and may we all neighbor the beloved prophet (saw), peace be upon him.

These are beautiful feelings of faith that you felt, you taste the sweetness of faith, but one of the most important concepts that a Muslim must know is that he must fall into sin, he will never be an angel and he is not required to remain an angel, this does not mean that he should deliberately fall into sin, but he must try to stay away from sins as much as possible. But if he falls into sin, he must hasten to repent, because the accepted repentance is what will bring back to you all the beautiful feelings such as trust and faith and others. So it is beautiful to regret the sin because this is from repentance, but regret should not turn into a state of despair and severe distress.

Remember that the path to Paradise is difficult and requires effort and patience. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our paths (i.e. Allah’s religion — Islamic Monotheism). And verily, Allah is with the Muhsinoon (good-doers)” [al-‘Ankaboot 29:69].

You should quickly to perform righteous acts of worship because they erase sins. “Verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds” [Hood 11:114]

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bro they're at it again "why don't you wanna go Makkah?" Ohmygod r u fr rn. I keep having these arguments goddamn and yes I know it's not a good idea to refuse to go but like first of all, AT THIS AGE???? AND WITH THE BITCH I AM?????? I'm at my cousins house and like all the women are in a room showing my mom how to perform Umrah and there's a video of what's going on in Makkah rn and bro that looks OVERWHELMING. I can't stand being in large crowds. It stresses me out and makes my head hurt. Couple of days ago I made an excuse "I'm afraid of going on planes!!!" Because I needed my parents to shut up because it stresses me out the more I'm pressured into going. They're like "but it's a new country aren't you excited????" "If [sister nickname] went to London or Canada would you go?" (hell no) like I'm happy for my mom, but I don't need to be dragged along.

My mom is coming back march 5th and my birthdays march 1st, so like I think I'll be less restricted and probably go out with my cousins (I kinda wanna have an arcade bday lemme be fr sounds better than just cutting a cake.) My mom is pretty strict.

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#29 how I perform umrah

*foto oleh jemaah setelah hujan dari kamar hotel

I don't expect that, my friend A, (also) ask me to explain about performing umrah. "Sekalian jadi ide tulisan, Qif. Ku lihat belum ada di tumblr," kata temen A. "Sebelumnya aku gak tahu gambaran umrah," lanjutnya.

wkwkw tau aja males menulis.

Berasa jadi manusia dewasa beneran karena dapat (tamparan di siang bolong) kewajiban sebagai manusia untuk saling mengingatkan agar tercapai kemaslahatan bersama (yhaa, kita hanya tambah tua. mari jadi orang dewasa yang muruah-sehat jasmani rohani-menyenangkan-tidak menyebalkan! wkwk)

Saya pun buka kitab-kitab yang pernah dipelajari saat di pesantren. Jujur saja, saat baca bab Haji, hati terasa berat—terkoyak-koyak. Ke mana aja aku selama ini? Selain karena ada yang bolong, ada yang sengaja lompat ke pasal/bab selanjutnya, gak bisa baca pegon tulisan sendiri, atau gak paham maknanya wkwk. Ya Allah, ternyata saya yang kecil bahkan gak ada apa-apanya ini, diingatkan buat baca-baca karya mulia ini secara gak langsung.

bismillaah

Semoga yang sedikit ini—mungkin tidak selengkap ustaz/ah atau muthowif/ah yang lebih berpengalaman, lebih kredibel—bisa memberi gambaran dasar bagaimana tata caranya, dll. Kitab yang digunakan adalah Syarah Fathul Qarib dan Mauidhotul Mukminin (sambil baca selingan terjemahan Ihya Ulumuddin di internet wkwk). Sebenernya masih buanyaak lagi kitab-kitab atau bacaan-bacaan yang bisa dipelajari tentang haji/umrah, keutamaan Mekah-Medina (jika mau explore lebih dalam). cmiiw.

Secara garis besar, perjalanannya dimulai dari hotel, lalu berangkat ke tempat miqat (sesuai dengan dari mana), dan terakhir di Masjidil Haram. Kemarin, kami (saya) ambil miqat umrah di Dzul Hulaifah/Bir Ali, Ji'ronah, dan Qarnul Manazil. Kali ini, ambil contoh cerita dari miqat Dzul Hulaifah, ya.

baru ngerti kenapa bridging kontennya mas G ada bahasan utang-piutang saat umrah lalu wkwk. Karena memang ada keterangan untuk melunasi utang—kalau ada, di 2 kitab di atas. Redaksinya seperti ini.

Syarah Fathul Qarib

ويشترط كون ما ذكر فاضلا عن دينه و مؤنة من عليه مؤنتهم مدة ذهابه و ايابه

Mauidhotul Mukminin

(الأولى فى المال)

وينبغى أن يبدأ بالتوبة ورد المظالم وقضاء الديون

Lanjut ke ceritanya. Berikut some additional color notes selama aktivitas umrah.

Syarat Wajib berwarna merah. Rukun berwarna pink. Wajib berwarna biru. Sunnah berwarna hijau. Larangan berwarna ungu.

Hotel Saat sebelum bepergian, kita (orang Islam, baligh, berakal, merdeka) terbiasa bebersih diri, bukan? Sanggup fisiknya, ada kendaraan, perjalanan aman, menyiapkan bekal (seperti air, cemilan & biaya perjalanan. termasuk menyiapkan tanggungan biaya hidup keluarga yang ditinggal yang menjadi kewajibannya di tanah air selama umrah/haji). Sebelum mandi, ada kesunnahan untuk mencukur rambut, memotong kuku. Lalu saat mandi, diniatkan untuk mandi ihram. Gimana dengan menggunakan bodycare, skincare (karena ada yang mengandung wewangian)? Di titik ini masih boleh memakai produk perawatan yang mengandung wewangian karena belum ambil niat ihram di Miqat. Untuk pakaian perempuan boleh berjahit, menutup aurat, tidak nerawang. Untuk laki-laki memakai 2 kain putih—selendang & sarung (laki-laki tidak boleh memakai pakaian berjahit dan tidak boleh pakai sepatu). Kemarin dijadwalkan persiapan koper sekitar jam 9 atau 10 pagi karena akan checkout jam 12an. Saya mandinya jam 8an, pakai lotion, parfum, moisturizer, sunscreen. Sebelum keluar kamar saya wudhu dulu karena ingin pamitan salat duha di Ghamamah. Balik ke hotel, sarapan lalu tidur wkwk. Terus makan siang di resto hotel. Barulah siang hari naik bus bareng rombongan berangkat ke Dzul Hulaifah.

Miqat Yaitu batas dimulainya seseorang melaksanakan umrah/haji. Di tempat miqat (miqat makani), bersuci dahulu lalu bisa melaksanakan salat sunnah 2 rakaat. Setelah itu ihram niat umrah di miqat. Jadi sebenernya, ihram adalah keadaan. Orang yang melaksanakan ihram disebut muhrim. Saat ihram, tidak boleh pakai wewangian, mencukur rambut atau memotong kuku, bersetubuh, menikah & menikahkan, membunuh binatang. Di terjemah Ihya' disebutkan ihram laki-laki adalah seluruh kepala terbuka. Perempuan boleh pakaian berjahit dengan wajah terbuka. Sebab ihram perempuan adalah wajah. Tiba di Dzul Hulaifah saat duhur. Jadi kami salat tahiyatul masjid, lalu salat jamak Duhur & Asar berjamaah. Di titik ini, saya udah gak pakai sunscreen lagi meskipun sudah menyiapkan di tas (simply karena malas wkwk). Reapply sebelum checkout. Setelah salat, kami berkumpul untuk niat ihram dipandu ustaz R. Belum berangkat umrah, sudah emosional duluan alias tiba-tiba air mata netes saat ustaz R memimpin doa mohon ampun diri sendiri dan kedua orangtua.

Sepanjang perjalanan menuju Haram Di perjalanan baik menggunakan bus atau kereta, banyak-banyak baca talbiyah (daripada mencaci maki, berdebat—menjaga lisan, hati, sikap. Di kitab redaksinya fusuq, jidal). Baca talbiyahnya dipandu ustaz R. Karena hampir 6 jam perjalanan bus, saya gunakan juga untuk tidur hehe. Di tengah deg-degan perjalanan umrah, dapat telpon (hiburan) dari keponakan wkwkw. Lucu sekali kalau diingat-ingat. Di tengah perjalanan sempat berhenti sejenak di Rest Area. Larangan ihram masih berlaku.

Masjidil Haram Tiba di hotel Mekah sudah waktu Isya. Jadi kami salat jamak Maghrib & Isya di hotel. Ada musala, sih. Tapi kami lebih memilih salat jamaah di kamar hehe. Karena lebih leluasa (ini preferensi). Masih dalam keadaan ihram. Lalu makan malam. Beres makan, berkumpul di lobby, pakai radiophone (kemarin-kemarin saya nulisnya receiver wkwk). Terus jalan kaki bareng ke Masjidil Haram sambil baca talbiyah dibimbing ustaz J sampai selesai tartib umrah. Saat sudah masuk masjid dan melihat Ka'bah, berhenti baca talbiyah. Saatnya melaksanakan tawaf. Aurat perempuan saat tawaf seperti salat. Jadi, karena kebiasaan di tanah air, bagian batasan bawah dagu agak dimajuin dan pakai selontongan tangan. Bagi yang memakai cadar, bisa dibuka dulu karena wajah harus terbuka. Atau bisa menggunakan topi bercadar kain tipis sehingga kainnya tidak langsung menempel ke wajah. Tawaf dihitung dari lampu hijau. Berjalan mengelilingi kabah dengan menjadikan kabah di sisi kiri selama 7 putaran. Bagi laki-laki sunnah membuka selendang ihramnya sehingga pundak kanannya terbuka (idhtiba'). Beres tawaf, salat sunnah 2 rakaat di belakang maqam Ibrahim. Selesai salat, minum air zamzam di galon-galon yang tersedia di sekitar. Saya kemarin habis salat, foto-foto rombongan dulu—dokumentasi travel wkkw. Baru minum air zamzam. Terus berjalan ke tempat sa'i/mas'a, ke bukit Safa. Niat sa'i. Lalu mulai berjalan mengikuti arus ke bukit Marwa. Sa'i untuk perempuan berjalan saja di antara lampu hijau. Untuk laki-laki berlari kecil di antara lampu hijau. Selama tawaf dan sa'i saya ditemani bocah F. Di pertengahan tawaf sempat saya gendong sebentar selebihnya kami gandengan wkwk. Oh iya, kan pengalaman pertama pakai radiophone kurang nendang, tidak terlalu kedengeran. Jadi baiknya baca-baca doa di buku panduan aja dulu. Bisa dicontek saat praktek, tidak terlalu mengandalkan radiophone hehe. Ada sunnah-sunnah baca doa, dzikir, saat tawaf, sa'i. Terakhir, halq atau seringnya disebut tahalul. Kemarin saya meminta tolong jamaah perempuan di rombongan untuk memotong beberapa helai rambut. Kami istirahat alias tenguk-tenguk sebentar di luar masjid (pas malam hari syahdu bener). Sambil melihat jabal Abu Qubais dan mendengar muthowif bercerita tentang Sayyidah Khadijah binti Khuwailid.

Sebenarnya, ada bahasan tentang dam atau denda bagi muhrim yang melanggar tata cara umrah/haji. Kalau menurut ustaz R, ada hal-hal yang sifatnya transaksional selama umrah. Mungkin bisa dikaji saat manasik dengan ustaz/ah yang lebih berpengalaman, lebih kredibel.

That's it. Semoga bermanfaat!

Temen A barusan memberi kabar sudah mantap akan berangkat umrah. Aaaaaakkkkk. Alhamdulillaaah. Semoga dimudahkan, dilancarkan, berkaahh. Turut senang. Mudah-mudahan kamu yang baca, dimudahkan ke Baitullah, yaa. aaamiiin insyaallah :)

Salam, —qifti

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"Don’t Just Marry – Marry for Jannah: A Journey Together in Faith"

In Islam, marriage is more than a mere contract; it is a sacred bond that should lead both spouses closer to Allah, helping each other in matters of the deen. Allah commands us in the Qur’an:

"And among His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for a people who give thought." 

(Surah Ar-Rum, 30:21)

This tranquility is only achieved when both partners strive to follow Allah’s commandments, live according to the Sunnah, and adhere to the understanding of the righteous Salaf (the early generations of Islam). Marrying a person who merely carries the label of "Muslim" without true understanding or commitment to their deen can lead to neglect of the true purpose of worship.

True worship is not just about performing acts like prayer, fasting, and Zakat in a robotic manner without understanding, intention, or sincerity.** The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, "Indeed, actions are [judged] by intentions, and every person will receive what they intended..." (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 1).

Why Marry a Practicing Muslim:

- Prayer: Your spouse should not only pray, but know the purpose and khushu’ (humility and concentration) behind each salah.

- Fasting: They should fast with understanding, striving to attain taqwa (God-consciousness) as Allah mentions in the Qur’an: 

"O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183)

- Zakat: It’s not enough to give Zakat. They must know its rulings and how it purifies wealth, fulfilling Allah’s command with sincerity: 

"Take from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them to increase, and invoke [Allah's blessings] upon them..." (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:103)

- Hajj and Umrah: The desire to complete these pillars of Islam with the right understanding, not out of mere tradition, is a sign of yearning for Allah’s pleasure.

Avoiding Ignorance in Marriage:

The Salaf emphasized the importance of knowledge and acting upon it. Marriage to someone who only performs outward acts of worship but lacks understanding can result in neglecting the essence of the deen. Such an attitude risks turning into the mindset of “monkey see, monkey do,” blindly following rituals without heart or purpose.

Marry with Purpose:

Marriage should be a partnership where both spouses help each other through the trials of life and strive to reach Jannah together. As Allah commands:

"And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression."

(Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:2)

Your spouse should be the one to hold your hand, **not only through the joys of this world but also through the challenges**, reminding each other to remain firm on the path of Allah. Aim for a spouse who **pushes you closer to Allah**, and in return, you do the same for them.

"Don’t just marry for the sake of it – marry with the goal of supporting each other through the thicks and thins of this dunya until you meet in Jannah, bi’ithnillah."

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Bangladesh relief work for flood affected people

More than 16 people are reported to be death in this current flood in Bangladesh.😔After all the bad news we have good news that people of all walks of life are coming to send help to the flood affected people. In one day, more than 1 crore 26 lakh taka has been received as donation in Dhaka which is only from one place of the country. People are donating money, clothes, food and every other necessary things from different side of the country and these are being sent to the flood affected places directly. Even a small boy who was saving money for performing Umrah donated his entire savings. We have come a long way. One after one danger is coming in our loving country Bangladesh. And these give us more hopes for better days. The more danger comes, the more united we are. The people of this country have now learned to work together, so no matter how worse the danger gets we all know how to face it all together. They can no longer be held captive. I have no more worries about this country. Alhamdulillah. Our future is on the safe hands, our Gen-Z is on the right track.🫂 Keep us in your prayers.🤲

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How to Perform Umrah: Step-by-Step Guidelines | Amsons

Learn how to perform Umrah with our detailed, step-by-step guidelines. This comprehensive guide provides essential tips and instructions to ensure a smooth and fulfilling spiritual journey.

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Hajj 2024 is going to Start Everyone dreams to perform Hajj

And Hajj is Obligatory Every year Millions of Muslims perform Hajj

Lets Know what Hajj actually is. And How to perform Hajj

Hajj is the One of the Islam Pillars

Perform Tawaf by making 7 Rounds around Kaaba

Drink Zam Zam

Walk from Safa to Marwah 7 times

Shaving the Hair Umrah completes

Travel to Arafah Make Dua and Climb the mountain of Arafah

Travel to Muzdalifah and spend a night

Collect Stones for next Arkan

Travel to Mina (The city of Tents)

Throwing Stones on Pillars of Shaitan in Jamarat

Sacrificing an Animal and Distribute to Needy

Finally Travel to Madina (Masjid al Nabawi)

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New York Times wrote a piece on Ghali 😭😭❤️ Mashallah khoya ❤️

Ghali recently turned 30 and has, he says, been using 2023 to recalibrate. In “Pare,” he sings, “Sometimes you have to be reborn, to leave behind things that I then destroy because they don’t destroy me.” He is deepening his knowledge about Islam and during Ramadan traveled to Saudi Arabia for the first time, making Umrah with his mother; he included Mediterranea in his prayers.

He is quick to note, though, that he has always believed in God. What is different is that after feeling for years he had to “suffocate my origins, traditions, beliefs to integrate into a society that does not accept you for who you are,” he is sharing them much more publicly. He wishes there had been even a single famous Italian doing the same when he was a child: “Some days would have been much better.”

In July, he traveled to Tunisia for the first time since the start of the pandemic. In the early-morning hours before he left, still awake after performing at another rapper’s concert in Milan, he scrolled through his long-ignored direct messages on Instagram. He was stunned at all the messages he had received over the previous several months from Tunisians begging for his help to fund the crossing. In a surreal twist, among the DMs was one from the young man who played the protagonist in the video for “Mamma.”

Speaking from a cafe in Tunisia perched above the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, Ghali said, “Despite all the bad news that comes, despite how dangerous it is, people are crossing more and more and are asking me to help them.”

Ghali said the argument he hears all the time — that, because they are not fleeing war, North Africans have no legitimate reason to leave — misses the point entirely.

“In Tunisia, you learn at a very young age that you can’t dream,” he said. “They disabuse you of dreaming right away. What does a person do, a person who is resigned to have no more dreams here, who maybe even stops dreaming? If in Italy, you can dream, then for a young Tunisian who wants to do something in life, they leave to at least dream, to have the right to dream.”

[asma-al-husna]

Allah’s name Al-Witr— The One and Unique—is not mentioned in the Quran, but occurs in a narration of the Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Al-Witr is the One, the Unique and Only. He is unique in His essence in all His attributes and there is nothing equal to Him in any way!

The One, Odd-numbered, and Unique

Witr comes from the root waw-taa-raa, which points to three meanings. The first meaning is to be odd (numbered), one and single. and the second is to be in succession. A third meaning is to deprive.

This root appears three times in the Quran in three derived forms. Examples of these forms are yatirakum (“will deprive you”), tatraa (“in succession”) and wal-watri (“and the odd”).

Linguistically witr means that which is odd-numbered, unever, not uniform or equable. Allah’s name Al-Witr is related in meaning to His beautiful names Al-Ahad and Al-Waahid. All indicate that Allah ‘azza wa jall is one, only and unique in His essence, all His powers, knowledge and abilities.

The Prophet salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said: Allah is witr (single, odd) and loves what is witr. So perform witr prayer. O followers of Quran, observe witr (prayer). [At-Tirmidhee, Abu Dawud]

Examples of Witr in Worship

In Islam the ways we worship are indicated to the finest details in the Quran and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. An example is the number of times we are ought to carry out certain acts of worship, of which some are in witr (odd numbers) only.

Examples are the tawaaf (circulation) around the ka’bah, which is prescribed to be done seven times as well as the times Muslims go between Safaa and Marwaa as Hajj and Umrah ritual.

According to some ahadeeth the Night of Decree (laylatul qadr) is to be found in the last ten nights of Ramadhan, in the odd-numbered nights.

Another example is the amount of days which is sunnah to fast as one of the ways of the Prophet to fast was on ayaam ul beed – the white days – which are three days in the middle of each month.

The most known example regarding witr is the Witr prayer, which is a strongly recommended prayer of an odd-numbered rakaat to be prayed in the time after the ‘Esha prayer and before the Fajr prayer.

How Can You Live By This Name?

1. Keep reminding yourself of the uniqueness of Al-Witr.

The fact Allah ‘azza wa jall is one and unique in all He does, knows and gives is something we know, but sometimes forget to live by in our daily lives. Remind yourself each day Allah is the only one who can give you Paradise, so put Him first and not what people think or want of you or even what your ego (nafs) whispers to you!

2. Pray the Witr prayer. The Witr prayer is one of the greatest acts of worship that draw one closer to Allah. The majority of the scholars say is one of the confirmed sunan (a sunnah mu’akkadah) which you as a Muslim should observe regularly and not neglect. Imam Ahmad raheemahullah even said: Whoever neglects Witr is a bad man whose testimony should not be accepted. The Prophet said: Allah has prescribed for you a prayer (by which He may increase your reward), which is Witr; Allah has enjoined it for you during the time between ‘Esha prayer until dawn begins. [At-Tirmidhee, saheeh] Ask Allah Al-Witr to enable you to pray this prayer regularly.

3. Be unique.

As true Muslims we all share our belief in Allah Al-Witr alone, but this doesn’t mean we should not strive to be unique in our actions! Do your best to perform as many good deeds as you can, be creative and set up your own projects on the path of Islam and for the pleasure of Al-Witr and by the will of Allah, leave an unique legacy in this world which will count for you in the Herefter inshaa’Allah.

4. Know the meaning of tawheed and live by it.

Studying the meaning of tawheedullaah (the Oneness of Allah), its types and how to live by them is the most important branch of Islamic knowledge. Part of this knowledge are knowing the names and attributes of Allah ‘azza wa jall. At least spend one day a week of which you read from a trustworthy book about tawheed and its types and make sure to convey this knowledge to your children and family inshaa’Allah!

O Allah, Al-Witr, we know that you are one, single and unique. Help us to remind ourselves of Your oneness and turn to You only for all our needs and make us of those who consistently pray the Witr prayer. Increase our knowledge of tawheed and its types, aid us to live by them, and enable us to leave a unique legacy of ongoing good deeds for those who come after us until the day of judgement, ameen!

[hajjumrahhub]

Umrah Duas – A Guide to Umrah {Package} Duas

Many pilgrims carry little booklets and chant specific du'as for every circle of the tawaf and sa’ee when they go for Umrah via All Inclusive Umrah Packages. Unlike popular perception, every round of these ceremonies does not have a specific du'a attached to it.

"In tawaf, there is no particular dhikr that was told from the Prophet (PBUH), that he ⷺ either enjoined, said, or taught," claims Shaikh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah. Instead, the believer may offer any du'a from the Qur'an and Sunnah while performing tawaf. There is no evidence for the precise du'a that many individuals mention saying should be recited beneath mizabs (downspouts) and similar objects. (Al-Fatawa, Majmu' 26/122)

Notwithstanding, the Prophet (PBUH) made prayers several times throughout Umrah, giving us examples to follow. Here is not an entire list of du'as from the Qur'an and Sunnah; you are free to make any kind of du'a during Umrah, including private ones for loved ones. Furthermore, you are not obliged to repeat your prayers only in Arabic. It is important to comprehend the significance of the du'as you recite rather than just reciting them.

Hopefully, the following list will act as a useful guide and enhance the significance of your Umrah experience. However, the following list of duas that the Prophet Muhammad PBUH prayed at different times and that one can recite during umrah

When you set out on your journey, say a dua?

To enter the holy areas of Makkah, one must first prepare spiritually. It is advised to recite the Du'a al-Safar before departing the house to ask Allah for protection, direction, and support on your journey.

Prayer for the initial glimpse of Kabba

According to reports, the Prophet (SAW) offered some prayers when he first saw the Kaaba:

Saying the dua before entering Haram

Reciting the Tasbeeh, Tahleel, and Takbeer prayers is advised. It is advised to chant Tasbeeh, or Subhan Allah, before entering ihram (glory be to Allah). Takbeer, or Allahu Akbar (Allah is Most Great), and Tahleel, or La ilaha ill Allah (there is no creator except Allah). Bring the right foot first as you reach Masjid Al-Haram to conduct Umrah and say the following dua:

Du'a for Declaring Your Intent to Perform Umrah

After entering the Ihram state, recite two Sunnat-ul Ihram rakahs. Next, state some Arabic or translation words that you intend to conduct Umrah:

Recite the Talbiyah after Ihram

Start reciting the Talbiyah as soon as entering Ihram for the Hajj or Umrah. You should recite the Talbiyah as often as you can while traveling. It is advised to read it in every situation, whether you are standing, sitting, walking, driving, lying down, experiencing small or severe impurities, or going through menstruation. Umrah travelers should stop right before the start of the Umrah Tawaf. Three or more Talbiyahs should be performed, according to advice.

Given how frequently it is recited, you must comprehend its deep significance to deepen our relationship with Allah SWT. Insha'Allah, this will add a lovely richness to our dialogue with Him. As you approach Masjid Al Haram, say the du'a. Recite du'a and put the right foot first as you visit Masjid Al Haram to undertake Umrah.

Saying the Tawaaf dua

The term "tawaf" describes the act of walking counterclockwise in rounds around the Kaaba. One tawaf consists of seven complete rounds, each starting and finishing at the Hajar al Aswad (The Black Stone). Read dua when you face the black stone to make the purpose of the tawaf.

The Prophet PBUH would recite the dua when He (SAW) passed in front of the black stone and the Yemeni corner.

The sunnah is to proceed to Maqam-e-Ibrahim after performing the tawaf, pray two quick rak'ahs behind it, and then stand up right away after reciting the tasleem to make place for others, especially for those who wish to offer the two rak'ahs after tawaf. You need to say Dua while sipping Zamzam.

Praying for Sa'ii

Sa'ii is traversing the two hills, Safa and Marwah, seven times back and forth. When you ascend the Safa Mountain for the first time, you can say the following phrase from the Holy Qur'an:

Saying the Dua as you exit the Masjid-al-Haram

As you exit Masjid Al Haram after this lovely trip, you may read du'a.

Halaq 

Pilgrims must shave or clip their hair after the Saeeh (Halaq or Qasar) within the Haram.

If not shaven, the hair should be clipped to a minimum of one inch or more.

For shorter hair than one inch, it must be shaved.

However, this isn't the preferable solution.

Women may create a ponytail and trim up to an inch from the bottom. They are not permitted to shave their head.

Conclusion

When you repeat du'as, keep in mind the purpose of your journey: to seek Allah SWT's blessings and mercy for all of humanity as well as the fulfillment of our own particular prayers. Hopefully, your Umrah journey reflects the principles of Islam and brings you spiritual growth, harmony, and tranquility. Get ready to embark on the sacred journey by selecting the finest December Umrah packages from New York available to you.

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Essential Checklist for Umrah in August

Umrah, the holy journey to Mecca, is a significant task for Muslims wanting spiritual renewal and connection to Allah. Muslims can accomplish the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca at any time for 12 months. They are required to make careful planning for the pilgrimage, whether they perform it at any time of the year. So, in this case, planning Umrah in August requires careful consideration of various factors, including weather conditions, travel plans, and personal preparations. In this article, we provide an important plan to help visitors through the difficulties of performing Umrah during the month of August.

A comprehensive checklist for performing an Umrah trip in August is below:

Weather-Appropriate Clothing:

Packing comfortable clothing is an important component of an essential checklist for Umrah. You must bring your attire for the pilgrimage according to weather conditions in Mecca and Medina. If you want to perform a holy journey during summer, packing breathable and light clothing is suitable. During summer, the temperatures in Mecca can range between 40 to 49 °C. Packing light and breathable attire is advantageous for departing during this time. The summer typically lasts from May to September in mostly part of Saudi Arabia. So, if you travel to Mecca during August, bring light and breathable clothing for Umrah. During this month, the temperatures in Mecca can range between from 29 to 43 °C.

2. Comfortable Footwear:

It's important to have the right shoes for your Umrah trip. Pilgrims should pick shoes that fit well and aren't too tight or too open. Women can wear closed shoes, but men can't. But sandals or shoes with open toes are also fine.

3. Travel Documentation:

Pilgrims must bring the required travel documents for Umrah. These documents may include:

A valid passport and its photocopies

Visa

Non-refundable flight tickets

Accommodation booking confirmation documents

Passport size photographs

Travel itinerary

Travel insurance

4. Financial Planning:

Going to Mecca, the holy city, is every Muslim's dream vacation. The beautiful act of worship is called Umrah. The trip is one of the most important things Muslims will ever do. So, they need to plan and get ready for it in many ways, such as mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. You must bring enough cash and debit cards when you pack for Umrah. It is important for travellers to bring enough local currency (Saudi Riyals) before embarking the religious travel to Mecca. This consideration will protect you from any financial issues during the pilgrimage.

5. Electronic Devices and Connectivity:

Make sure that all of your electronics, like smartphones and cameras, are in good shape. Bring the chargers and plugs you need with you. Having a solid communication plan with foreign talking and internet choices will help you stay in touch with family and friends.

6. Personal Hygiene Items:

Pilgrims must bring personal hygiene items when packing for Umrah in August. These items include the following:

Toothpaste and toothbrush

Soaps and shampoos

Sunscreen lotions (for protecting from scorching heat)

Towels

Other Items

You must bring a reusable water bottle to avoid dehydration during the pilgrimage when performing Umrah during August.

Carrying a first aid bag, which includes suggested medicines is essential.

Conclusion:

When you do Umrah in August, there are some difficulties and chances that you might not have had before. By following this important checklist, travellers can concentrate on the spiritual meaning of their trip instead of the details of how they will get there. If you travel to Mecca for Umrah as a lady, knowing about your checklist for Umrah is essential. If you want to acquire the authentic knowledge, read this: The Ultimate Umrah Checklist for Ladies: Everything You Need to Know  Even though it may be hot in Mecca during August, visitors can still experience the life-changing power of Umrah in the greatest month if they plan and prepare well. Everyone who goes on this holy trip should experience a lot of spiritual growth and grow closer to Allah.

[riyad-as-salihin]

Riyad as-Salihin, The Book of the Remembrance of Allah, Book 15, Hadith 11

Chapter: The Excellence of the Remembrance of Allah

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The poor Emigrants came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: "The wealthy have gone with the highest ranks and lasting bliss." He asked: "How is that?" They replied: "They offer Salat (prayer) as we offer it; they observe fast as we do; (and as they are wealthy) they perform Hajj and 'Umrah, and go for Jihad, and they spend in charity but we cannot, and they free the slaves but we are unable to do so." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Shall I not teach you something with which you may overtake those who surpassed you and with which you will surpass those who will come after you? None will excel you unless he who does which you do." They said: "Yes, please do, O Messenger of Allah" He (ﷺ) said, "You should recite: Tasbih (Allah is free from imperfection), Takbir (Allah is Greatest), Tahmid (Praise be to Allah) thirty-three times after each Salat."

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Abu Salih, the subnarrator of the Hadith said, when Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) was asked about the manner of reciting Tasbih, Tahmid and Takbir, he said, "Recite: "Subhan-Allah, wal-hamdulillah, wallahu Akbar', till all are recited thirty-three times.