A journey to Makkah, Islam’s holiest city — particularly a visit to Masjid al-Haram to make ṭawāf at the Kaaba during the Hajj — is something every Muslim dreams of doing at least once in their life. It is an excursion for which one prays and thoughtfully prepares, and if you’re like most people, you want everything to go well …
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5 Tips for Pilgrims Travelling for Umrah
In contrast to the hajj, which has definite dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar, the Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that may be conducted at any time of year. The Arabic word ‘Umrah’ simply means to travel to a crowded area and best Umrah packages. Umrah is a subset of Hajj, an act of devotion undertaken by …
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If a woman is menstruating whilst in ihram, she ought to continue to be in ihram till her `Umrah is complete. She can best carry out her tawaf for `Umrah while she “becomes pure”. TAKEAWAY: If a woman knows she will start menstruating during hajj days, she should plan her travel to accomodate a longer stay in Makkah so she …
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