How January Umrah packages Help Pilgrims Visit Major Sites
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictUmrah is undertaken by numerous Muslims across the
world as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is also
known as the 'minor pilgrimage' or the 'lesser pilgrimage' often when compared
to the Hajj, which is a major pilgrimage in Islam and compulsory for all the
able-bodied and financially-capable Muslims. This lesser pilgrimage is not
mandatory, but it brings immense spiritual rewards to the pilgrim who performs
it. Umrah involves lesser rituals than Hajj and is usually accomplished within
a few hours. It can be performed at any time during the year, while the Hajj is
performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
The atmosphere for Umrah January month offers for Muslims of the United Kingdom is
extremely pleasant. During this time of the year, it is winter season in Makkah
and pilgrims arriving from the UK would find the climate in this holy city
ideal for performing their minor pilgrimage. It would also give them the
opportunity to escape the harsh winter climate of their home country and
accomplish their Umrah in the presence of a pleasant weather. They'll be able
to complete all the rituals associated with the minor pilgrimage with greater
convenience in this month. During their stay in the holy city after performing
their Umrah, they can also visit the local markets to buy some souvenirs and
visit the important Islamic sites.
One of the sites they can explore with their January
Umrah packages is the Jabal al-Noor, which is located in Saudi Arabia's
Hejazi region near Makkah. The mountain is home to the 'Cave of Hira', which is
of great significance for Muslims of the world, as it is the place where
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had spent much time in solitude and in
deep contemplation. It was in this cave that he received his first revelation
of the Holy Quran.
Another important mountain that the UK Muslims can
explore with an Umrah in January is
the Mount Arafat. It is also known as the 'Jabal al-Rahmah', which literally
translates as the 'Mount of Mercy'. This mountain has a height of about 70
metres and is the place from where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had
delivered his 'Farewell Sermon' towards the end of his life to the individuals
who had accompanied him for the Hajj. It is also believed to be the place where
the first prophet, Adam (peace be upon him), was forgiven for his sin.
Muslims of the UK can also visit a sacred mountain
located on the eastern frontier of Makkah, which is known as Abu Qubais. It is
believed to have been called al-Amin during the times when the region was
inhabited by the pagan Arabs. This mountain is also believed to have been the
place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had shown the non-believers a
miracle of the moon breaking into two parts and the two halves getting together
again. He had shown this miracle to the
pagan Arabs to make them believe that he was indeed the prophet.
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important details on Umrah packages
and the advantages that they have for Muslims residing in the United Kingdom.
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