An Umrah in Ramadan Brings Greater Spiritual Rewards
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictThe 9th month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is a
holy month that Muslims across the world observe by fasting from dawn until
sunset. It is the month when the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad
(peace be upon him). Fasting has been made obligatory in Islam and is among its
five pillars. During this time of the year, all the Muslims abstain from food,
drinks, and smoke until the prescribed time when they can break their fast.
There are certain rules that have to be followed during this month. They
include refraining from sinful behaviour, sexual acts, fighting (except in
self-defence) and foul speech.
An Umrah in
Ramadan brings some great spiritual rewards for the individual
performing it. According to the Islamic traditions, Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) had once said that an Umrah performed in the holy month is just like
(in terms of rewards) performing Hajj with him. This clearly explains the
importance of performing the lesser pilgrimage in Ramadan. However, this is not
an obligation for the Muslims. Those who are physically and financially capable
of undertaking the journey during the holy month can have the blessings of The
Almighty Allah in abundance upon performing the lesser pilgrimage in Ramadan.
Muslims living in the United Kingdom can fulfil their
dream of performing Umrah in the holy month with Ramadan
Umrah packages that are provided by various travel companies or tour
operators based in the country. Upon getting to the holy city of Makkah to
accomplish their lesser pilgrimage, the UK Muslims would get the opportunity to
witness the pleasing sight of millions of their brothers and sisters from
various parts of the globe converge at one place. It would be quite
heart-warming for them to see many such individuals breaking their fasts
together.
It is never easy for UK Muslims to book the packages
for Umrah Ramadan month brings
for them from different tour operators or travel companies. As many of the
Muslims residing in the country dream of fulfilling their Umrah during the holy
month, the packages for it are always in great demand. This is also true in
many of the other countries of the world. One of the effective ways to get such
packages is to book them several months in advance. Upon booking any of such
packages well in advance, the UK Muslims would be able to have certain
benefits.
One of the major benefits is the reduction that they
get in the overall cost of their package. When the holy month is fast
approaching, the cost of these packages increases to a great extent, making it
difficult for the Muslims of the UK to book them. It is, therefore, absolutely
necessary that they book their desired package for Ramadan well in advance.
Another great benefit of booking early is that the UK Muslims can decide a suitable
date for departure and go through the details of the available packages
carefully. Upon finding a package that suits their budget and offers maximum
benefits during their stay, they can go ahead with their booking.
The UK Muslims can have greater savings for their
journey to Makkah with cheap Umrah packages.
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