Umrah in Arabic means ‘visit a place’. For Muslims, it refers to the pilgrimage to Makkah. Umrah is often referred to as the ‘minor’ Hajj. While the Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and should be performed at least once during a Muslim’s lifetime, Umrah is Sunnah, a tradition of the Prophet …
The term ‘Tawaf’ is derived from the Arabic verb ‘Taafa’, which means ‘to encircle something’ or ‘to walk around something’. In the Islamic context, Tawaf refers to taking rounds or encircling the Holy Kaaba seven times in an anti-clockwise direction as part of Umrah or Hajj, starting from Hajar Al-Aswad (the black stone). It is …
One of the fundamental obligations in Islam is performing Hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim is required to undertake this journey at least once in their lifetime. This is the annual pilgrimage that starts and ends in the holy city of Makkah located in today’s Saudi Arabia. And unlike …
What do We Mean by Expiate? An expiatory act or propitiatory act is one performed to profess your regrets and apologize for previous wrongdoing by doing something (or accepting punishment) to atone for a sin whether it was a shortcoming or a bigger sin such as a willful transgression against the laws of religion. Hajj …
Hajj and Umrah: A Spiritual Journey Like No Other For Muslims around the world, Hajj and Umrah are among the most important and sacred pilgrimages they can undertake. These journeys are steeped in history and significance and can provide a profound spiritual experience for those who make them. In this blog post, we’ll explore the …
We are delighted to share that our recent Umrah trip was a great success, providing an opportunity for participants to visit Islam’s holiest sites and gain a deeper understanding of Islamic culture and teachings. Our goal was to deliver an educational experience that fosters intellectual exchange and empowers individuals and organizations to defend Islam. We …
