Performing Umrah at Specific Times

Umrah is a holy journey that can be performed anytime around the year unlike the event of Hajj. The greatest reward of performing Umrah is the cleansing of the soul. The more and more you worship Him, the more He SWT lightens the burden of your sins.

Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year and its duration can be varied according to the pilgrim’s choice. The performance of one Umrah takes less than 8 hours, so it is very convenient for the pilgrims to perform 2 or more Umrah in a day. There is no time limitation for Umrah. Rather, there is a specific time and specific time duration as well, to perform the complete ritual of Hajj. The whole rite of Hajj takes 6 to 8 days to be performed whereas, for Umrah, the time requirement is just 8 or even less than 8 hours.

One might think about the specific times for the performance of Umrah but in actual, there is no specific time for enacting this deed. Rather. Visiting the Holy Kabah and getting higher ranks in Jannah is the utmost desire of every Muslim. And having this with more rewards and convenience is desired by every Muslim.

Here, we tell you about some specific times by choosing which, you may enhance the virtue and worth of your jaunt and attains more what a Muslim wants.

Ramadan is the holiest month in which every deed would be rewarded seven times more than that of the actual virtue. And the act like the performance of Umrah certainly makes a Muslim deserver of great benedictions and loots and ultimately of Jannah in this sacred month. Performing Umrah in the holy month of Ramadan is a prodigious act. Holy Prophet SAWW said:

“Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj”.

Ramadan could be declared as the specific time to deliver Umrah since it holds exceptional bounties and is the time when a Muslim tries his best to forbid himself from enacting any hue of misdeed. The whole month of Ramadan is a special time to make more and more so it would be rewarded here and hereafter as well. Umrah is a jaunt during which a Muslim’s focus is solely worshipping his Lord and praising Him in the best means. Performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan holds worth significance since the entire process comprises benedictions.

Umrah could also be performed right after and before Hajj. Being on a Hajj tour, a Muslim can also deliver the Umrah. If the pilgrims depart very soon before the Hajj, then the time they have before Hajj is the time when they could perform Umrah as well. Or in the other condition, that if you depart at the time close to Hajj then you would return relatively later. So, the pilgrims can perform Umrah after the performance of Hajj either. This time is also considered to be the specific time for the deliverance of Umrah when it is rather convenient for the pilgrims to offer the whole process.

Saudi government allows countries and travel agencies to open the Umrah season right after a few weeks or even months after the Hajj season. Umrah season is active all around the year but after the Hajj period, travel agencies proffer relatively cheaper flights to pilgrims for the deliverance of the lesser pilgrimage. Everyone is in search of a cheap flight that is budget friendly. A budget-friendly package is preferred by everyone. Every Muslim desire to undertake the holy act like Umrah though it is expensive or cheaper either. But if cheaper flights are offered, then it is possible for every Muslim to enact this sacred deed. Because of the low fares, this time is called the specific time to perform Umrah.

Whenever you plan to have a cruise, the very first thing you keep in mind is the weather of that site you are going to visit. So, when you are planning to make a cruise to the holiest place, also consider it as a matter of fact. Saudi Arabia has a desert climate with extreme humidity. Umrah is though not a so massive gathering like Hajj, yet it has many pilgrims at any time of the year. So, walking among many pilgrims under the burning rays of the sun is not a kids’ game. It may cause certain issues like dehydration, heatstroke and other such problems. So, it’s better to dodge hot weather for making a trip.

The weather of Saudi Arabia is quite pleasant during the months of December, January and February. December is the best month to perform Umrah since the weather is very pleasing during this time. Try to fly in December so you would have an easy journey and you could perform the rituals with utter devotion and vigour.
December is a favourable month regarding cheaper flights. Noorani Travel is a worth known travel agency that endeavours December Umrah packages at the lowest prices.

source:travelforumrah.co

Healthy Habits of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) That Science Proved Later

Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet and Messenger of Allah Almighty. Islam is a complete Guide for our life. Quran and sunnah guide us in all aspects of life. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a simple man. He (SAW) ate from whatever was available, sat on the floor without hesitation, and was not from those who chased the material of this worldly life. Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) always emphasized His humanity and advised people who over-revered Him.
Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was a man of honour in all matters of life whether related to health, physical or spiritual things. Muslims should simply follow the Sunnah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in every matter of life. The habits of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has many benefits that science proved later after the research of many years.

Healthy Habits of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Below mentioned are some of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) healthy habits, which were scientifically proven later.

1:- Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to wake up early in the morning and start his day by offering Fajr prayer. Science proved that waking up early increases productivity, as well as people who wake up early, are less likely to be depressed and better health in general. So, we should try to wake up early and begin improving our quality of life.

2:- Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to eat less to prevent disease and sickness, after many years science proved eating less can help us to fight with many diseases. The Islamic concept of eating ‘1/3 for your food, 1/3 for your liquids, and 1/3 for your breath’ match very closely to the Japanese healthy eating ‘Hara Hachi Bu’ concept, which means eat until you are only 80% full.

3:-One should eat slowly as our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to eat slowly. Slow eating will help us eat less food and improve our digestion process that science proved later.

4:-Today science proved that eating together with family reduces stress and increases love and affection between family members. Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) always advised us to eat together as a family. There is a hadith related to eating together which stated: “Eat together and not separately, for the blessing is associated with the company.” (Ibn Majah)

5:- Science has proved that when a person drinks too much water in a short period of time they can experience headaches, an imbalance in blood electrolyte levels and sometimes dizziness too. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told us to drink water in two or three breaths, not in one breath.

6:-Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to eat Pomegranates and today science proved that pomegranates are the healthiest fruits on earth.it is also called the fruit of Jannah (Paradise)

7:- Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to fast not just in Ramadan, and also on the 13th, 14th and 15th of each month. Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) told Muslims to fast during Ramadan. Today the Japanese scientists declared fasting in Ramadan is highly healthy and helps the body fight cancer cells.

8:- Muslims breaks their fast with dates. They stabilize the blood sugar level, electrolyte levels and rebalance blood in our body. Science proved that dates can boost Oxycontin production in the body and speed up labour.

9:- Prayer itself is a form of exercise that requires movement of our body’s muscles and joints. Good health is necessary if you intend to fast or participate in Hajj. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) strongly encouraged physical exercise and told parents to encourage physical activity in their children too. Science tells us to do exercise daily to keep our heart and brain healthy.

source:-quranreading.com