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What is forbidden during Umrah?

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Every year, millions of Muslims go to Mecca for the Umrah, a sacred pilgrimage. Worship and rituals are part of this deep spiritual journey. Even though the pilgrimage to Mecca is a fulfilling and transformative experience, pilgrims are nonetheless required to adhere to certain norms and restrictions. To maintain the sacredness of the journey, it is essential to understand what is forbidden during the Umrah. Before booking trustworthy travel specialists like Labbaik Hajj Umrah , you must learn about the basic rules of Umrah. This article aims to highlight the significance of upholding the pilgrimage's holy nature while also making explicit the actions and behaviors that were prohibited during the Umrah. Forbidden Acts during Umrah: . Engaging in Quarrels and Disputes . Engaging in Vain Talk . Wearing Perfume or Scented Products . Engaging in Sexual Activities . Hunting . Cutting Hair or Nails . Engaging in Business Transactions . Engaging in Acts of Viol

What is the Best time to Perform Umrah after Hajj?

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Umrah is a lesser or minor journey that Muslims take that has a lot of meaning. It is one of the most beautiful Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Although Muslims can complete this sacred pilgrimage at any time for 12 months, considering different times of year is also preferable. Many Muslims want to complete their Umrah after Hajj. Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam. Muslims who are physically and financially capable complete this pilgrimage annually by booking Hajj Packages . They also ask, “What is the Best Time to Perform Umrah after Hajj?” The answer is simple: you must consider various factors when deciding the best time to travel to Mecca after a pilgrimage. These factors include weather, cost, and large crowds.   Considering the Seasons to Choose the Best Time for Umrah after Hajj There are noticeable seasonal differences in Saudi Arabia that affect your Umrah experience. The following is an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of various post-Hajj times: ·       

How to maintain good health and wellness over Ramadan

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  During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, which means strictly no eating or drinking during the daylight hours and yes, that includes water. Muslims also buy Ramadan Umrah Packages and perform Umrah in this holy month. “Ramadan is an incredible month of self-regulation and an opportunity to focus on our spiritual, mental and physical needs,” says Canadian-Somali nutritionist and gut health expert, Idil Farah. “It’s a period of worship, sacrifice, giving and committing to a higher purpose,” she adds. As a Muslim woman, I couldn’t agree more: Ramadan is the perfect time to cleanse the mind, body and soul. But admittedly, it isn’t easy at all and demands a lot of self-discipline. With the ambition to be more active and prioritise my health this Ramadan, I spoke to Muslim fitness and wellness experts to learn more about how to eat, exercise and take better care of our bodies while fasting. How to stay fuller for longer While observing Ramadan, Muslims rise before dawn for the

Important Health Tips And Precautions During The Hajj

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Being a Muslim, there is no aspiration greater than to visit the sacred sites, i.e. Makkah and Madina at least once in the lifetime. Every year, millions and millions of Muslims around the world wish to get Hajj Package and want to go on this truly inspiring and ecstatic journey, but only a few are blessed to make it. Maintaining physical health and energy during Hajj and Umrah is very important because of hot weather, pilgrims sometimes suffer from various health issues there. Therefore temporary health issues can disrupt the worship of Hajj and Umrah. When pilgrims will come for these spiritual duties, they will have to follow different health tips and guidelines, which they will be against infectious and communicable diseases. Here are some such tips: •    Hygiene and General Cleanliness Tips: 1.    Maintaining personal hygiene, taking regular baths, and using water and soap or other disinfectants used for hand washing, especially after coughing and sneezing. 2.    U

How To Get Umrah Visa in 2021

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I want to go to Umrah in December this year. I know from some sources How to get an Umrah Visa in 2021 from the UK. For getting a visa, I'm collecting some valuable information about it, and I found out that the Saudi Embassy has made it easy for people to get it for the Umrah journey. Nowadays, Saudi Arabia has launched a new visa system which is E Visa. Therefore, people will not need to go to any agent only for a visa. While they can get it in their homes, shops, offices, etc.   Here, I got advice from my childhood friend who has recently performed Umrah told me to get the Umrah Package along with applying for Umrah e Visa. Before it was said, I did not know about it. So I have got  December Umrah Package from London from a trustworthy travel agency. What is Umrah E Visa? Visa A visa is a permit given by a country that allows someone to go to that country. E-Visa Umrah E Visa means Umrah Electronic Visa. Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has intr

6 Most Sacred Places In Madinah

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Madinah is the second religious place in Islam. Millions of people come to visit this holy place during the Hajj and Umrah . It is important for Muslims because Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is buried in the al-Nabvi Mosque, which is the second holiest and largest mosque in the world. Many sacred places are related to Islam and the Messenger of Allah (PBUH). I talk about some holy places in Madinah, which I already have visited last year during my Umrah trip. These sacred places are related to Islamic history. Millions of the Pilgrims come to see these holy places in Medina when they go to Saudi Arabia for any reason.  Six more sacred sites in Madinah: Masjid-e-Nabawi Quba Mosque Mount Uhud Masjid Al-Ahzaab (Masjid Al-Fath) Al-Madina Museum Masjid Al-Qiblatain Masjid-e-Nabawi Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is a second holy mosque which is established and built in the city of Medina in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia by the Islamic prophet Muhamm

6 Most Sacred Places To Visit In Makkah

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In general, Ziyara or Ziyarat means visiting the site but in Islam, this word means to those place which is associated with Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers.  During the Hajj and Umrah journeys, Muslims visit these holy places which associated with the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), his relatives and his companions and other prophets. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed his most time in both holy cities Makkah and Madinah. Makkah is that city where Muslims go to perform Hajj and Umrah. Umrah is Sunnah whereas Hajj is compulsory (fard). We only discuss here those Ziyarat places which are visited by pilgrims specifically during the Umrah journey. Most travel agencies don't provide ziyarat transportation inclusively in the provided packages, that I always recommend Labbaik Hajj Umrah . They have a very wide range of cheap Umrah packages. Well, return to the topic. There are Ziyarah places in the Makkah. 1. Masjid Al Haram Kaaba is also called