Bits of Advice for Pilgrims Intending to Perform Umrah

Muslims all around the world yearn to carry out the holy Umrah expedition to acquire a spiritual forte by developing closeness to Allah Almighty and paying respect to His last Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H. As it is said that there is a difference between knowing the theoreticality of things and then actually doing them practically. It often becomes hectic for pilgrims to perform Umrah obligations due to some unknown trivial inconveniences they have to face while performing the pilgrimage. These minor inconveniences can be avoided by knowing a few pieces of advice beforehand that enable them to expediently and aptly perform the Umrah pilgrimage. In this article, we’ll share bits of advice that will aid intending pilgrims in conveniently and pertinently performing the Umrah pilgrimage.

1. Ideal Time to Visit the Rawdah

Visiting Rawdah or Riyad-ul-Jannah (The Gardens of Paradise) in Medinah is every Muslim’s desire. Riyad-ul-Jannah is a part of paradise located in the Prophet’s Masjid in Madinah and, it is floored with green carpet. There is often a huge crowd there and the place is always busy with hustle and bustle. For those desiring to worship there without having to face a large crowd, the nighttime is the most suitable for them. Just wait several hours past isha’ or a few hours before fajr, the haste at the Rawdah is less at this time and it is much more comfortable to worship and relish some serene time for reflection.

2. Ideal Time to Visit the Sites in Madina

The most suitable time to visit the sites in our opinion is in the morning time, between sunrise and Dhuhr prayer. There are several sites to visit such as the Uhud mountain as well as the mosque of Quba, which is the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H.

3. Praying in Blessed places

Remember to pray at least 2 Raka’ats in Masjid-e-Quba, Riyad-ul-Jannah, and any other holy sites and insha’Allah earn maximum reward while being in these holy places.

4. Tips for Conveniently Contacting Back Home

Remember to contact your loved ones back home. Mobile apps such as MagicJack, and Viber lets you easily contact your loved ones using Wi-Fi, which is readily available in hotel lobbies. Keep the phone on airplane mode and turn on the Wi-Fi to avoid getting charged, extraordinary roaming charges. For iPhone users, iMessaging is an iPhone app that can be used to text other iPhone users while keeping the phone in airplane mode and using free Wi-Fi as well!

5. Communicate with Other Pilgrims

Muslim brothers need to socialize especially with Muslim brothers from other countries and Muslim sisters to socialize with Muslim sisters belonging to their and other countries as well. You can know much about other country’s cultures, politics, people, rituals, and other knowledgeable things by communicating at such a holy occasion and place. There are chances that you might end up making a long-lasting friendship or brother and sisterhood that both parties will cherish for life.

6. Utilize Every Moment

It is important to remember that the time spent in these holy places is significant. May Allah bless every Muslim to perform group Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages, frequently. But no one knows when will they get another chance to visit the blessed places. Or will they get another chance or not? This perspective must be kept in mind and try to be aware of the significance of the time being spent in these holy places. Remember to pray. Pray for yourself, for others, and for the whole Muslim Ummah. Take advantage of these precious moments and do Tasbeeh, perform extra Raka’ats, pray more, and ask for Allah’s significance. Avoid wasting time and committing any wrongdoings. Make a schedule for daily tasks. Take care of your health and try to balance the routine.

Conclusion

Performing Umrah is indeed a great blessing for any Muslim and every pilgrim desires to acquire the most out of this experience. However, while practically performing Umrah, pilgrims can face trivial difficulties due to their lack of experience. In this article, we shared significant bits of advice to be remembered while performing the Umrah pilgrimage. If you haven’t read our first article, then read it here…. (Article’s link) Don’t forget to share your experiences and pieces of advice that you believe, are important to be considered while performing Umrah.

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