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UMRAH

UMRAH 



Umrah (also spelled as Umra) is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia that can be performed by Muslims at any time of the year. Unlike Hajj, which is a mandatory pilgrimage for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it, Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage and can be performed by Muslims at any time of the year.

Umrah involves a series of rituals that are similar to some of the rituals performed during Hajj, but on a smaller scale. The main rituals of Umrah are:

  1. Ihram: Before entering Mecca, pilgrims must enter a state of purity called Ihram. This involves dressing in simple white garments, abstaining from worldly activities such as sex, fighting, and shaving, and reciting specific prayers.

  2. Tawaf: Pilgrims circle the Kaaba, a cube-shaped structure located in the center of the Grand Mosque, seven times in a counterclockwise direction.

  3. Sa'i: Pilgrims walk or run seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, located near the Grand Mosque.

  4. Halq or Taqsir: Pilgrims end their Umrah by either cutting a small portion of their hair (Halq) or by trimming it (Taqsir), which symbolizes the end of their state of Ihram.

Unlike Hajj, which takes place during a specific time of the year and involves a larger number of rituals, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year and can be completed in a matter of hours or days.

Umrah is considered a spiritual journey and a way to seek the forgiveness and blessings of Allah. It is also a way for Muslims to deepen their connection to their faith and to their fellow Muslims around the world.

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