Allah, the Almighty, loves His creation; evident from his mercy, which can be witnessed, both practically and in the Quran.
The Lord sent Prophets and Messengers to steer the deviants and those who were unaware towards the right path of Islam; a source of immunity for all. He pardons all the past sins and transgressions of an individual accepting Islam. Besides this, even after embracing Islam, if you commit a major or minor sin, He gives you countless opportunities to be pardoned. Umrah and Hajj are two such occasions, rather times, in which you can please Allah, as after these you are pardoned for your past sins.
Umrah or ‘lesser pilgrimage’, unlike Hajj can be performed throughout the year, but there are times which offer more value than the others, such as Ramadan. It is such a time when the virtues are doubled, in fact there is a Prophetic (Peace be upon him) saying that performing Umrah in Ramadan is equal to performing Hajj, which is the sole reason why pilgrims who miss the opportunity to perform Hajj with cheap Hajj packages, plan to spend their Ramadan in the blessed and Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, through Cheap Ramadan Umrah packages.
Although, Makkah and Madinah are filled with Muslims all the year around, but Zil- Hajj and Ramzan are special in this regard owing to their special place in Islamic months. It is one of the most blessed months in the Islamic calendar which allows Muslims to practice self-restrain, ask for Allah’s forgiveness and perform one’s self catharsis besides many other physical, social, spiritual and religious benefits, all the above coupled with Umrah during Ramadan lifts the value four folds, as there is a seventy time greater reward for a single action performed during Ramadan, so the value of Umrah in this month can very well be imagined.
Along with the best spiritual experience in the most blessed and Holy places on earth, pilgrims can experience a sense of equality, love and brotherhood which is witnessed when they get to offer prayers, break the fast and also offer taraweeh with brethren from around the world. This is undoubtedly one of the best experiences a Muslim can have in his life. Besides the above, the best night (Laila-tul-Qadr) lies in this Holy month; hidden in the last ten days, it is when Quran descended from the above. The Quran straightly points towards its importance saying Laila-tul-Qadr is better than 1000 nights, also, the angels and spirits descend from the above with permission of Allah. Peace is available till dawn, for anyone seeking it. Spending, Laila tul Qadr in Makkah or Madinah and performing Umrah alongside it can turn your life around for the better in this life and the Hereafter.
So, Umrah in this months is highly recommended for anyone having the financial means, physical fitness and time to garner double the amount of blessings.
Fitness & Feasting During Ramadan
We all know that the Ramadan is a month of spiritual cleansing as well as physical health benefits. Fasting has the amazing benefits in the personality of the human beings. To keep your hunger in control from dawn to dusk makes a person tolerant and organized.
Prepare Yourself For The Life After Death
Planning is the major part of your life as if you don’t have the specific plan then you are extremely directionless people who don’t have aims in their lives and they are living a life without any purpose.
Importance Of Different Cities During Hajj And Umrah
Each year millions of people travel from east and west to the Holy cities of Saudi Arabia in order to perform the most religious obligations of Islam. People tend to travel in the form of groups. Often people travelling from the Western lands go to the Holy city Makkah first to perform Umrah and then they would travel to Madinah and would come back again. There are some groups who first travel to Madinah as well.
