Islam is the religion of peace, harmony, love and patience. It always preaches not to harm anyone even if it’s an animal. The fact that Islam and the teachings of Islam have been confused with the wrong doings of the individual and the religion is always on target. But that is also true that those who study Holy Quran, read about the life of Prophet Muhammad SAWW, learn about the blessings of the Lord who created us all gets influenced by it and many of them wants to convert to Islam from their religion. The softness and harmony that Islam gives to an individual cannot be find out in any other religion.
If you are a new converter to the religion of peace;
Islam and wants to know about the essentials and basics of Islam then this blog will surely going to help you out. Firstly, our site “Travel for Umrah” congratulates you on your huge and accurate decision to convert to Islam and for making your afterlife worthy. Now we will discuss the facts and figures about Umrah and what should be done if you are a new convert and wants to go on a holy journey of Umrah.
The very first thing you need is to know about what is the importance of the pilgrimages (both Hajj and Umrah) is in Islam. Hajj is among the five pillars of Islam and is a necessity to do when you have enough resources to perform it. Those who do not perform it while having sources will face the wrath of Almighty on the Day of Judgement. Umrah is non- obligatory Hajj and is often referred as “Minor Hajj”. Its performance is not necessary however; if you perform Umrah then it is a source to bring great virtue and will affect your life in a very positive manner.
After knowing that, you have to know about the method or process used to perform pilgrimage. Numerous sites including our site “Travel for Umrah” wrote a number of blogs on the complete procedure to perform Umrah. The process begins with making intention and then a pilgrim recites Talbiyah at the point of Meeqat after which the holy city of Makkah starts. The two rituals (making Niyyah and reciting Talbiyah) are referred as “Ihram”. On arrival to Makkah city and inside Masjid al Haram, after settling down in your accommodations, pilgrims come down to the Mataf area to perform Tawaf. After Tawaf, Sai is performed between the great Mounts of Safa and Marwah. After Sai, the shaving of head is done and finally your pilgrimage gets complete. All these rituals individually are elaborate in our previous blogs that you can consult for your guidance.
After knowing about what Hajj and Umrah are and how to perform different rituals pertaining to it then come the plan to go on a trip to Makkah to clean your soul. You should remember that after being a Muslim you have no sin on you that you did in your past in the time being when you were a non- believer. Now you have to put a firm believe on Allah Almighty and search the desire in your heart to see Holy Kabah in front of your eyes. You will surely find an utmost desire to visit the Holy cities of Makkah and Madina even once in your life. For the sake of fulfillment of your dream, proceeds the process that should be done to go to an Umrah trip. What package do you choose for your trip is the next step in the process? Usually 3 star, 4 star and 5 star packages re offered by the Travel agencies and you have to opt among them. Travel for Umrah also bestows these 3 types and range packages at very cheap and affordable prices. You can opt from these packages in accordance to your family size or group size and according to your pocket, how much you can afford.
After finalizing the package, let’s pack the luggage. What you need inside your Umrah bag? That would be the very first question you will ask from yourself. Yu can have you passport, identity card, visa, pictures, entrance permit etc kind of things always with you. Other than that, toiletries, clothes, comfortable slippers, nail clipper, hair brush, sun block, daily usage lotion, tooth brush and stuff like that should be the part of your luggage. A detailed article on what you should bring with you in regards to the Umrah luggage is present on the site of Travel for Umrah and you can consult it for complete information.
Make it sure to bring books having special supplications and a pocket Quran with you. As you are a new convert, you may not memorize more Surah while if you recite them again and again you will be able to memorize them also. Quranic verses are also great supplications in time of need. Many of the verses from sacred Book are recited in need and also in times of happiness. Try to supplicate them more and more with knowing their meanings. For the purpose, take books with you that have translation below them in your native language. Same is the matter with Holy Quran. Arabic is an unknown language for the people who were born to be Muslims. For a new convert it will be more difficult to understand. If you have the Holy Quran in your native language translation, then it will help you a lot in understanding the great words of the great Book.
After performing Umrah you will be able to see the world and its matter with a new perspective and also your view about many things get changed in a positive way.
The very first thing you need is to know about what is the importance of the pilgrimages (both Hajj and Umrah) is in Islam. Hajj is among the five pillars of Islam and is a necessity to do when you have enough resources to perform it. Those who do not perform it while having sources will face the wrath of Almighty on the Day of Judgement. Umrah is non- obligatory Hajj and is often referred as “Minor Hajj”. Its performance is not necessary however; if you perform Umrah then it is a source to bring great virtue and will affect your life in a very positive manner.
After knowing that, you have to know about the method or process used to perform pilgrimage. Numerous sites including our site “Travel for Umrah” wrote a number of blogs on the complete procedure to perform Umrah. The process begins with making intention and then a pilgrim recites Talbiyah at the point of Meeqat after which the holy city of Makkah starts. The two rituals (making Niyyah and reciting Talbiyah) are referred as “Ihram”. On arrival to Makkah city and inside Masjid al Haram, after settling down in your accommodations, pilgrims come down to the Mataf area to perform Tawaf. After Tawaf, Sai is performed between the great Mounts of Safa and Marwah. After Sai, the shaving of head is done and finally your pilgrimage gets complete. All these rituals individually are elaborate in our previous blogs that you can consult for your guidance.
After knowing about what Hajj and Umrah are and how to perform different rituals pertaining to it then come the plan to go on a trip to Makkah to clean your soul. You should remember that after being a Muslim you have no sin on you that you did in your past in the time being when you were a non- believer. Now you have to put a firm believe on Allah Almighty and search the desire in your heart to see Holy Kabah in front of your eyes. You will surely find an utmost desire to visit the Holy cities of Makkah and Madina even once in your life. For the sake of fulfillment of your dream, proceeds the process that should be done to go to an Umrah trip. What package do you choose for your trip is the next step in the process? Usually 3 star, 4 star and 5 star packages re offered by the Travel agencies and you have to opt among them. Travel for Umrah also bestows these 3 types and range packages at very cheap and affordable prices. You can opt from these packages in accordance to your family size or group size and according to your pocket, how much you can afford.
After finalizing the package, let’s pack the luggage. What you need inside your Umrah bag? That would be the very first question you will ask from yourself. Yu can have you passport, identity card, visa, pictures, entrance permit etc kind of things always with you. Other than that, toiletries, clothes, comfortable slippers, nail clipper, hair brush, sun block, daily usage lotion, tooth brush and stuff like that should be the part of your luggage. A detailed article on what you should bring with you in regards to the Umrah luggage is present on the site of Travel for Umrah and you can consult it for complete information.
Make it sure to bring books having special supplications and a pocket Quran with you. As you are a new convert, you may not memorize more Surah while if you recite them again and again you will be able to memorize them also. Quranic verses are also great supplications in time of need. Many of the verses from sacred Book are recited in need and also in times of happiness. Try to supplicate them more and more with knowing their meanings. For the purpose, take books with you that have translation below them in your native language. Same is the matter with Holy Quran. Arabic is an unknown language for the people who were born to be Muslims. For a new convert it will be more difficult to understand. If you have the Holy Quran in your native language translation, then it will help you a lot in understanding the great words of the great Book.
After performing Umrah you will be able to see the world and its matter with a new perspective and also your view about many things get changed in a positive way.
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