One of the most beautiful journeys you would ever take in your life would be that to the house of Allah. It is certainly the best way to heal yourself spiritually. It makes you realize the real motive of life-to submits oneself to the will of Allah. When you set to perform the holiest journey of your life, there are certain things to know about when you are going to perform Umrah. Here are some of them.
Prepare well for the rituals of Umrah:
Most of the Umrah packages feature classes and workshops that help you prepare for the rituals of Umrah. It is very important that you know exactly what and how you have to perform the various steps of Umrah. There are books and excerpts as well that comprehensively teach about the rituals of Umrah.
Study the rules of Ihram carefully:
Umrah begins when you make an intention of performing Umrah at Meeqat in the state of Ihram. There are certain rules of Ihram that you must abide by so as to remain in the state of Ihram till your Umrah is completed. For example, you are not allowed to use perfume or even a scented soap while in Ihram. So it is best to get a scent-free soap before you leave for Umrah. Hence, study the rules of Ihram carefully to make sure that you do not commit a mistake.
Keep your documents safe:
There are some very important documents that you must keep safe before you leave for Umrah. These include your ticket, your identity card, passport and your registration documents with respect to your Umrah package. It is best that you keep a small handy travel pouch or satchel in which you keep all of your travel documents safe with you all the time. You should also get copies of these documents and keep them with the tour operator. With most Umrah services, the tour operator keeps the original documents with himself and lets the group members keep the photocopies. They do so to ensure the safety of these important documents.
Keep good company:
A person is known by the company he keeps, and rightly so. Going to such an auspicious journey it is best to have a company of people who are focused and devoted to the worship of Allah. On the other hand, if you are surrounded by people who are just interested in visiting eateries and coaxing you as well to roam around with them, the whole purpose of Umrah gets lost. So be in the company of people who help you with worship and making the most out of this holy journey.
Make supplication as much as you can:
One of the most important things to know about when you are going to perform Umrah is the importance of supplication. Umrah is an invitation from Allah to visit His House. So what is it that you must do so as to please Allah? Indeed, supplication pleases Allah the most. Moreover, it is a great chance for you to make endless supplications for yourself, for your beloveds and for your betterment in the Hereafter. There are many hadith that support the fact that Allah answers prayers the most when you go to perform Umrah and Hajj. There are also many places such as Hatim where no prayer turns unanswered. So make most out of this opportunity and ask your heart out from the Creator and Giver of all.
These were some of the things to know about when you are going to perform Umrah.