A Pilgrim’s Guide to Riaz ul Jannah
To millions of Muslims all over the world, visiting the sacred city of Madinah and praying in Masjid an-Nabawi (the Mosque of Prophet) is a dream. There is a very special section in this holy mosque which is called Riaz ul Jannah. It is a relatively tiny, but very very much, important space. Which is […]
The History of the Black Stone in Islam’s Kaaba
The Kaaba in Mecca has been the centre of the Islamic world in the centuries, attracting millions of pilgrims to visit the sacred walls of the Kaaba. In its east end rests an invaluable mystery and awe, the Black Stone. It is a heavenly object to Muslims, the sign of the covenant of God with […]
The Role of Family in the Umrah Journey
The visit to Mecca is a very sacred religious event that a Muslim may experience in his or her life. Although the Hajj is a compulsory pillar of the Islam religion to those who can afford it, the Umrah provides an exclusive voluntary experience to seek the blessings of Allah at any time of the […]
The Kaaba: A Sacred Symbol at the Heart of Islam
The Kaaba means everything to Muslims all over the world, as it is one of the most important identifiers of the Muslim religion, history and a fraternity of Muslims of the world. It is a cube-shaped building made of black silk and it is in the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi […]
How to Prepare Spiritually and Mentally for Umrah
Umrah tour is one of the biggest religious trips that a Muslim can take. It is a journey to holy Kaaba at Makkah, which is a religious worship experience that provides a chance to ask forgiveness, show gratitude, and be closer to Allah (SWT). Although it is important to prepare physically, flying, finding a place […]
The Enduring Mercy of Tawbah (Repentance)
We all fall on the road to life. We do wrong, we lose the way, and we can be so weighed down by our inadequacies. It is an experience that is universal to humanity. However, there is also another concept found in Islam which is incredibly beautiful and provides a permanent source of hope and […]
Hajj vs. Umrah: Key Differences Explained
The pilgrimage of the holy city of Mecca is a religious appeal of thousands of millions of Muslims the world over. This is an Islamic customary pilgrimage that has two categories namely Hajj and Umrah Packages. Despite the fact that similarity between the two pilgrimages is based on the fact that both pilgrimages end up […]
Understanding the Five Pillars of Islam: A Complete Guide
The Five Pillars of Islam are the pillars of Islam faith and practice to more than 1.8 billion Muslims in the world. These pillars are the fundamental requirements that characterize the mode of being a Muslim and it determines all the aspects of individual praying to community interaction. As much as you may be in […]
A Family’s Guide to Planning the Perfect Umrah Journey
One should also organize a spiritual tour to the religious places of Mecca and Medina, especially concerning the family members who may have varying ages and needs. The holy visit, Umrah, provides families with a unique opportunity to share their faith together at the most religious sites in the Islamic religion and the families have […]
Understanding Ihram: Your Complete Guide to Sacred Attire
Spiritual trip Hajj and Umrah Hajj and Umrah spiritual trip start way before pilgrims arrive at the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina. The state of entering the state of Ihram that is not only a physical process but also a spiritual one is one of the greatest facts about this religious pilgrimage. This knowledge […]
