Saudi Arabia has revoked the centuries long-ruling about women performing Hajj. Now women perform Hajj or Umrah without a Mahram. The Saudi Arabian authorities announced this in October 2022. With this news, the Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah ended the looming controversy around the Muslims, whether women should perform pilgrimage without […]
Hajj Tips: What do you do in Mina during Hajj?
As the travel restrictions ease, people are planning their Hajj trip. Choosing the right Hajj tour operator is very important. Instead of looking for a cheap Hajj package, one must look for an affordable yet good-quality Hajj package. Mina is at a distance of six kilometers east of the Holy Kabah. The stone pillars, known […]
Important hadith on virtues of Hajj and Umrah
One of the biggest wishes for a Muslim is to visit the house of Allah in Makkah at least once in a lifetime. The serenity and contentment in the holy land are surreal. It makes a person forget all worldly thoughts, worries, and wishes. No wonder people who perform Hajj and Umrah once yearn to […]
13 good Etiquettes and manners of eating and drinking in Islam
Islam teaches us about every aspect of life. Similarly, our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) clearly outlined the manners of eating in Islam. The Holy Quran also teaches us about the etiquette of eating and drinking, which benefits us in the best way. Here are some etiquettes and manners for consuming food and drink in Islam. […]
Everything you need to know about group vs individual travel in Hajj and Umrah
When preparing for a trip to Holy Kabah, you wish everything is as perfect as possible. This requires rigorous homework. For example, getting all the relevant information to make a choice between group vs individual travel. From spiritual to physical preparation, you strive to ensure everything is in order. This includes taking preparatory classes that […]
Importance of Reciting Surah Kahf on Friday
Introduction to Surah Kahf: – The word Kahf means Cave. Surah al Kahf, revealed in Makkah, is the 18th Surah of the Holy Quran with 110 verses and 12 Rukuhs. It is a long-standing tradition to recite Surah Kahf o Friday. According to historians, this Cave is located in Amman in Jordan, and some historians believe it […]
What Should Women Wear During Hajj-Definitive Guides For Women
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is the performance of the annual pilgrimage around the Holy Kabah in the month of Dhul Hijjah. Every year hundreds of Muslim men and women perform Hajj to attain Allah’s goodwill and mercy. One of the biggest concerns for women is what to wear during […]
Types Of Dates- History, Importance, And Benefits
Dates are synonymous with the Saudi Arabian culture. When you are on your Saudi-e-Arabia tour, you cannot resist purchasing premium quality dates to take back home. Your tour company can guide you regarding where to buy different types of dates. At every stage of cultivation, from unripe green dates to sun-dried black dates, people enjoy […]
Six reasons why Ajwa dates are important in Saudi Arabia
Now that the highly contagious coronavirus is at the bay, people can resume their travelling programs.Be it Egypt tours, Umrah packages, or travelling anywhere across the Middle East, it is the time to plan your trip. One of the most popular gifts people take from Saudi Arabia back home is stocks of Ajwa dates. Strolling […]
Significance of Shab-e-Baraat according to Hadith and Sunnah
Booking your Umrah tour with a suitable tour company in the auspicious month of Shaban is a great privilege. Especially if you get to spend Shab-e-Barat in the holy city of Makkah, it is like a dream come true. Just as the significance of Mina during Hajj is abundant to reject the temptations of the […]
