Умра

Umra

The Prophet PBUH narrated why Umrah is an apology for every sin,

Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the next, and hajj, which is accepted will receive no other reward than Paradise.

[Muslim]

apply

Umrah is the name given to a pilgrimage to Mecca, a shorter version of the annual Hajj gathering. The word “Umrah” in Arabic means “visiting a populated place”. Umrah offers an opportunity for Muslims to refresh their faith, seek forgiveness and pray for their needs. One who performs it is said to be cleansed of their sins. Umrah is one of the varieties of worship, a small pilgrimage, the so-called “small Hajj”. During the process of Umrah, rituals prescribed by Sharia are also performed, which Muslims must perform in the holy lands of Mecca and Medina.

Umra

The Prophet PBUH narrated why Umrah is an apology for every sin,

Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the next, and hajj, which is accepted will receive no other reward than Paradise.

[Muslim]

apply

The Historical Significance of Umrah

Umrah is not obligatory to perform like Hajj. Nevertheless, the Koran and reliable hadiths mention the importance and peculiarity of the small Hajj and emphasize its recommendatory nature.
In Surah al-Baqarah (verse 196) there is the following mention: “Perform Hajj and Umrah for the sake of Allah.” Umrah is placed along with Hajj
In the sacred tradition of the Sunnah there are words about the importance of the small Hajj: A messenger came to the Prophet and told about his father, who was already old and unable to go to Hajj. The Prophet answered him: “Perform Hajj and Umrah for your father!”
If a person has the opportunity to perform this religious ceremony, then he himself has the right to decide when to perform Umrah. Umrah is not just a sacred act. Pilgrimage to the shrines of Mecca helps a person expand his boundaries, refrain from negative thoughts and actions, enriching him morally. If Umrah occurs in the month of Ramadan, then it is considered equivalent to Hajj. Umrah tests and strengthens the faith of the pilgrim, and also frees him from sins. He begins to appreciate worldly goods and thank the Almighty for it. Reliable hadiths have come from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) on the merits of Hajj and Umrah.

The Prophet's Mosque

The Prophet's Mosque (Arabic: ٱلْمَسْجِد ٱلنَّبَوِي‎, romanized: al-Masjid an-Nabawī, lit. 'Mosque of the Prophet'), is the second mosque built by the Islamic prophet Muhammad in Medina, after that of Quba, as well as the second largest mosque and holiest site in Islam, after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, in the Saudi region of the Hejaz.

The Quba Mosque

The Quba Mosque (Arabic: مَسْجِد قُبَاء‎, romanized: Masjid Qubāʾ, Hejazi Arabic pronunciation: [mas.dʒɪd ɡʊ.ba]) is a mosque located in Medina, in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia, built in the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the 7th century C.E. It is thought to be the first mosque in the world, built on the first day of Muhammad's emigration to Medina. Its first stone is said to have been laid by the prophet, and the structure completed by his companions.

Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud (Arabic: جَبَل أُحُد, romanized: Jabal Uḥud, Hejazi Arabic pronunciation: [dʒa.bal ʔʊ.ħʊd]) is a mountain north of Medina, in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It is 1,077 m (3,533 ft) high and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) long. It was the site of the second battle between the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the polytheists of his tribe of Quraysh.

Ravza

Ravza-i Mutahhara (Ottoman: روضهء مطهره; Arabic: الروضه المطهره, ar-Rawda al-Mutahhara) is the special place inside the Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, from the tomb of the Islamic prophet Muhammad to his pulpit.

King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an

King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an (Arabic: مجمع الملك فهد لطباعة المصحف الشريف) is a printing plant located in Medina, Saudi Arabia that publishes the Quran in Arabic and other languages.

JABAL SAWR OR MOUNT OF THAWR

JABAL SAWR OR MOUNT OF THAWR. A mount in Makkah that the Prophet ﷺ hide in one of its caves during his migration to Al-Madeenah from Makkah.

Muzdalifah

Muzdalifah (Arabic: مُزْدَلِفَة) is an open and level area near Mecca in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia that is associated with the Ḥajj ("Pilgrimage"). It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat.

Jamarat

Jamarat is a Hajj ritual that involves stoning the three pillars that represent the devil (shaytan in Arabic). As part of this Hajj ritual, the pilgrims throw small pebbles at those three structures in the city of Mina.

Dates Garden Al Madinah

Dates Garden Al Madinah is a unique experience in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. Located near the historic Masjid al-Nabawi, or the Prophet's Mosque, it is a tranquil oasis surrounded by tradition and a rich cultural history. This garden is home to over 50 different varieties of date palms that are carefully pruned and nurtured by expert gardeners.

Cave of Hira

The cave on the Jabal Al-Nour Mountain is known as the Cave of Hira. The mountain is also known as the ‘Hill of Illumination’ or ‘Mountain of Light’. The cave is not more than 1.5 meters in width and a little less than 4 meters in length. According to Islamic history, it is at this place Prophet Muhammad is said to have been blessed with the first of his many revelations during the month of Ramadhan in 610 CE.

Arafah

Arafah (عرفة) is the name of the day, and Arafat (عرفات) is the name of the land. The common meaning of the word Arafat is ‘to know’. After being taken out of Jannah and placed on Earth, it was at Jabal Arafat that Prophet Adam (عليه السلام) and Hawa (عليها السلام) met up again.