Umrah Deals

Ramadan is the month when the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through Archangel Jibreel (A.S) and is, therefore, a holy month for Muslims across the world. During this particular month, they fast from dawn until sunset and refrain from sinful behaviour. The name 'Ramadan' for this month was derived from the Arab word 'Ramida' or 'ar-Ramad', which literally translates as 'dryness' or 'extreme heat'. Fasting during this holy month is compulsory for all adult Muslims. However, those suffering from a certain illness, the elderly, the chronically ill, menstruating women, women in their pregnancy, and the women who need to breastfeed their children are the exceptions. The importance of Umrah in Ramadan can be understood from an event narrated by Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him). According to the narration, a woman from Madinah was asked by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) the reason for not g...

Numerous Muslims residing in different parts of the United Kingdom dream of visiting the holy city of Makkah to perform their Umrah. As the major pilgrimage in Islam is Hajj, Umrah is often referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage'. The major pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for every able-bodied and financially capable Muslim at least once in the entire lifetime. Umrah is not an obligation for Muslims but is considered important as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Umrah packages UK travel companies or tour operators offer help Muslims of the country in visiting the important sites of Makkah after performing their lesser pilgrimage. One of them is Jabal al-Noor, which is a mountain located in Makkah's Hejazi region. The name 'Jabal al-Noor' means 'Mountain of Light' and is home to the 'Cave of Hira'. This is the place where Prophet Muhammad (pe...

Every year, millions of Muslims living in different corners of the globe embark on their journey to the holy city of Makkah to perform their Umrah. It is also known as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage' when compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj. One of the five pillars of Islam, Hajj is an obligation for all the Muslims and must be performed at least once in their lifetime if they are physically and financially capable. The lesser pilgrimage is not obligatory for Muslims, but since it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it has great significance for them. There was a time when Muslims living in the United Kingdom had to depend on a few tour operators located in certain parts of the country for making their journey to Makkah for performing their minor pilgrimage. In recent times, many tour operators or travel companies providing the Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah have come up in various parts of the UK. Some...