In Islam, Muslims pray five times a day facing in the direction of the holy Kaaba (Qibla in Arabic) located in the centre of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It’s important to understand the history of Kaaba and its evolution. The Arabic word “Ka’b” meaning a cube gave rise to the Kaaba, a square-shaped monument draped in…
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During the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj, pilgrims from all over the world are expected not only to follow the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) but also that of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mother to Ismail (AS). The miracle of Zamzam water took place in history through Hajar. The Zamzam is considered…
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Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage undertaken by millions of Muslims from around the globe, every year. As one of the five pillars of Islam, Hajj holds a special place in the hearts of the Muslim population worldwide. It is a significant pilgrimage for Muslims that draws them closer to the almighty Allah, washes away their…
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Muslims around the world journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Fard act of Umrah. Although it is not one of the pillars of Islam, Muslims still look forward to performing Umrah as it is one of the holiest experiences that one can experience. But what exactly does Umrah mean and what…
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Have you ever wondered about the difference between Hajj and Umrah? Both are Islamic pilgrimages undertaken by Muslims from around the world. And while it may seem like there isn’t much of a difference between Hajj and Umrah, there are distinct differences between a lot of fundamentals of Hajj and Umrah. From the significance to…
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Fasting in the sacred month of Ramadan is considered Sunnah in Islam, and therefore, all men and women reaching the age of adolescence are obligated to perform this ritual. Ramadan fasting not only helps in cleansing the soul, but it also helps in establishing a strong spiritual connection with Allah. Muslims from all over the…
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Sa’i is an integral ritual of Hajj and Umrah which refers to the devotional act of walking back and forth seven times between the hills, Safa and Marwah. These two hills are located adjacent to Al-Haram in Mecca. Linguistically, the word “Sa’i” refers to “to walk” or “to pursue.” Umrah is the only spiritual journey…
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Umrah is a holy pilgrimage where thousands of pilgrims are gathered in the premises of the grand mosque, Al-Haram, for the purpose of worship. But this large congregation also raises numerous health concerns for the pilgrims. The pilgrims are required to take certain precautionary measures to prevent themselves from infections and diseases caused due to…
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Umrah is a sacred Islamic pilgrimage performed to regain spiritual strength and peace in Islam. Since there is no bigger virtue than devoting your time and wealth in Allah, all Muslim men and women must perform Umrah at least once in their lifetime. However, the set of rules for both men and women pilgrims are…
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Tawaf is one of the principal rites performed in both Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage. Tawaf is comprised of seven circumambulations around the holy Kaaba in an anti-clockwise direction. All of the seven rounds start and ends at the Black Stone “Hajar-al-Aswad.” Linguistically, the meaning of the word Tawaf is “to walk around.” Tawaf is an…
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