Umrah is a minor pilgrimage for Muslims but it holds very special importance in Islam.It is Sunnah of our beloved prophet (PBUH).it is not an obligatory act.it can perform at any time of the year unlike hajj. Its include rituals steps:
Rituals of Umrah
- First of all wear ihram.
- Perform tawwaf around kaba (it includes seven rounds).
- Perform Saii between mountains of Safa and Marwah.
- Halq and taqsir (shave and trim the hairs)
Significance of Umrah in Quran
This verse shows the significance of umrah in Quran.
And complete hajj and umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then offer what can be obtained with the ease of sacrificial animals
(Surah Al Baqarh):
Importance of holy places in Makah
When you come for Umrah you must visit holy places in Makah and Medina. These places hold Islamic significance. when you visit and read the history behind it your faith gets stronger and the love for our beloved prophet PBUH and his companions increases in your heart. If you want to know the Islamic history, you must visit these places. If you want to visit these place with guidance you must choose Qiblatain they provide you Umrah Packages UK and also provide you tour guide for these places
Here is details of these holy places and their history:
Holy places in Makah
Masjid e Haram:
- Masjid e haram is a holy place for Muslims.
- It the largest mosque of the world and first mosque of the world.
- In which kaba is located the very sacred place for Muslims.
- Around kaba Muslims perform tawwaf.
- This mosque builds by the prophet Ibrahim A.S and his son Hazrat Ismail A.S.
- Millions of Muslims come to Masjid Haram and perform umrah and hajj
- There is black stone call Hajr-e-Aswad placed in Holy kaaba.
Significance of masjid haram
It is important due to kaaba shareef situated in it. Muslims perform Umrah and Hajj in it. It holds very importance in Islam. The mountains of safa and marwah located in this masjid which reminds the story the hazrat Hajra A.S and her son hazrat Ismail A.S. if you want to perform umrah in 2027 you must choose January umrah packages 2027 of Qiblatain.
Masjid e Aisha.
- Masjid e Aisha located in the Makah city.
- It is second largest mosque in the world.
- It is named after the name of hazrat Aisha (R.A) wife of hazrat Muhammad PBUH.
- It is also called masjid al taneem.
- It reminds us the journey of hazrat Aisha for umrah and hajj.
Significance of masjid e Aisha
- When Muslim come for umrah they wear ihram in this mosque and perform two rakah nawafil for niyyat purpose for umrah.
- It is the miqat place for Muslims.
- Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ordered Hazrat Aisha (R.A) to wear ihram in this mosque when she was menstruating so its shows the significance of this mosque.
- Muslims make niyyah for umrah and hajj in this mosque.
Cave of Hira
- Cave of Hira is located outside the Makah city.
- It is located on the mountain called jabal –Al –Nour.
- It is also called Gare_Hira.
Significance of Cave of Hira.
- In this cave Hazrat Muhammad PBUH received his first revelation through hazrat Jibraeal A.S.
- This revelation was about the verses of Surah –AL-Alaqs.
- Hazoor pak PBUH received this revelation in the month of Ramadan.
- As it was first revelation for Hazrat Muhammad PBUH this place holds special place in Islam.
Masjid e Jinn:
- Masjid jinn located in Makah.
- It is famous because jinn used to listen Quran pak when Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) recites the Quran that is why it is called masjid e jinn.
Significance of masjid e jinn.
The history of masjid jinn is that Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood narrated that while in Makah prophet PBUH once said to Shabah (R.A)
“whoever wishes to see what the jinn are all about should come alone “Besides my myself no one came. When we reached the place in Miakah the prophet PBUH used his foot to draw a circle. He then ordered to sit inside the circle. After proceeding a little further prophet PBUH started reciting the Quran. It then happened that jinn started to arrive in troops as they gathered there so many came that I could not even see prophet Muhammad PBUH nor hear him prophet PBUH continued talking with a group of them until Fajar. (tafseer ibn Khatir).
This shows why this mosque holds importance in Islam.
Jabaal E Rehmat.
- It is also called mount of Arafat.
- In this place people came during hajj and stay here in 9 of Dull Hijjah.
- Its holds importance because of hajj.
- On the Day of Judgment all Muslims will gather here in from of Allah Almighty.
Cave of thaur
- It is also called gare _thaur
- It is famous during the time of migration from Makah to medina. our beloved Prophet (PBUH) took refuge in this place with his companion Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A).