What is Mecca in Islam? Makkah is the holiest place on Earth for Muslims. Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah to perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia around the Holy Kabah. The history of Muslims and Mecca go hand in hand. History of Mecca before Islam: – Makkah’s history dates way back to before […]
Who was Zulqarnain (AS) in Surah Kahf, & What Did He Do?
Who is Zulqarnain in Quran? The importance of the Holy Quran is not limited to religious obligations or dealing with worldly affairs. It is a complete, error-free, and perfect book that sheds light on lessons through stories. A good Umrah travel company shares religious material that builds moral values. Zulqarnain (AS) in Surah Kahf is […]
Umrah pilgrims & Hajj visa app launches by Saudi Arabia.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Latest news The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, works tirelessly to make the holy journeys more convenient for pilgrims. As an illustration, the authorities launched the Hajj visa app, as confirmed by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al Rabiah, in a press conference. Within 24 hours […]
EgyptAir flies 5000 Palestinian pilgrims to Umrah
Umrah from Palestine: – Every year countless Palestinian pilgrims for Umrah enter Saudi Arabia to perform the religious obligation. Umrah is a great opportunity to cleanse your soul from all worldly attachments and desires. It brings a person closer to Allah, giving eternal contentment. Allah blesses those immensely who perform the pilgrimage. Allah promises abundance […]
Saudi Arabia Allows Women Perform Hajj or Umrah without Mahram
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 […]
