THE RITES OF Umrah

10 tips to take full advantage of Hajj and Umrah


1.Purify your intention

When you make the decision to perform Hajj and Umrah. ask yourself why you do it. To do what you do, to be able to say I went there, or just because you have to do it? Of course, the one and only reason that should animate you is to answer the call of Allah, and seek its approval exclusively. Constantly renew your intention by asking Allah to grant you sincerity.

2.To become aware of what you are going to accomplish

Allah has given us through the Qur'an and through the example of the Prophet (alayhi salat wa salam) all the keys to understanding the issues of Hajj and Umrah. It is necessary to realize the immensity of the rewards that are attributed to the pilgrim, and the blessings with which Allah fills you by making you his guest. To do this, listen to reminders and lectures, read articles and books and prepare yourself spiritually.

3. Learn the rites and their history

It is difficult to love and appreciate something that you do not know. Learning the rites of pilgrimage and understanding them, you will better appreciate the greatness of what Allah allows you to live. You will be able to enjoy every moment spent performing rituals, you will be impregnated and everything will seem easier and more fluid. Most mosques and travel agencies organize Hajj preparation courses to explain rites in detail. You can also get some great books that you can take with you during the trip.

4. Learn the invocations

Even if on site you can keep your invocation books with you, learning them before departure will simplify things. As explained in the previous point, you will feel more comfortable and can fully enjoy these moments dedicated to the invocation. You will understand what you are saying and why you are saying it at that time. Contrary to what one might think, there is not a lot of invocations to know. Many applications are available on Android and Iphone to help you.

5- Prepare materially

Plan the bare minimum to be comfortable on the spot. Forget the "style" and think "practical"! You can find our check-list to help you maintain your tour within reasonable cost Umrah Tour packages Uk

6- Take stock before leaving
If you perform Hajj and Umrah, you must have the goal to come back better in sha Allah. Take stock of the current state of your faith, your worship, your knowledge, your sins, and your failings. Be aware of what you need to change and improve, and ask Allah, knowing that He is the Almighty, Forgiving, and Merciful.

7-Set goals after the return

Once you have taken stock of yourself, set simple and accessible goals that will allow you to progress in your spiritual journey upon your return in sha Allah. For example: begin to learn Arabic or Koran, invest in the associative field, leave bad habits. Once there, ask Allah to help you achieve your goals.

8- Note all his invocations

A little tip, write down all the invocations you have in mind so you do not forget anything at the right moment. For yourself, for your family, for those around you, for this life and the life of the hereafter, put everything on paper and take your little notebook everywhere with you during your trip. You will have many opportunities to invoke Allah long, it would be a shame not to know what to ask Him or to forget important things!

9- Writing your will

The Muslim is required to write and renew his will regularly. If you have not done so yet, this is the perfect time. To remember death is to give meaning to one's life. You will realize that all you have is worthless, and that Allah can decide that your time has come at any time. This will allow you to think about the situation in which you are now, and the one in which you would like to die.

10- Forgive

Forgive those who have hurt you and ask forgiveness for your failings. Free yourself from the anger you may feel, and approach this jo

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