Umrah and Hajj Trip and Experiences

 The Umrah after Hajj is the holiest pilgrimage for Muslims. It is also known as the Minor Hajj because it is not mandatory in Islam. However, every year millions of Muslims visit Mecca and Medina to perform Umrah . The dream of every Muslim is to go on this holy pilgrimage at least once in a lifetime, but the most difficult part of this task is how to handle everything if you go to Umrah for the first time. If you are also experiencing the same problem, here are some tips to consider. Umrah is a spiritual journey that can be done at any time of the year and this flexibility allows people with certain financial and time constraints to choose their own Umrah schedule and perform Hajj. It is less of a pilgrimage, but an equally satisfying and rewarding experience. The goal of this trip is simple: receive God's reward and seek forgiveness for all sins committed in the past. A person must prepare well before leaving for Umrah, and there are certain things that must be done before embar...

The second most respected and second largest mosque after Masjid al-Haram in Makkah is Masjid-e-Nabawi located in the holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The mosque was built by the prophet upon his migration to Madinah.  History of Masjid-e-Nabawi The history of the Masjid e Nabwi can be traced from the time when the Prophet migrated to Madinah. The chiefs and his immediate followers wanted him to stop by their house. But the Prophet politely said that wherever his camel will stop that would be his home. The camel moved slowly and knelt after reaching the site of the present mosque. The land was owned by two orphans Sahl and Suhayl. They insisted on giving the land to the prophet as a gift, but the Prophet desired to pay them. Abu Ayyub al-Ansari donated the money for the purchase of the land.   At the Prophet's command, the newly acquired courtyard was turned into a mosque. Initially, the mosque was an open-air building that was also utilized as a community center, court of ...