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What Are the Benefits of Performing Umrah?

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Topic: What Are the Benefits of Performing Umrah?

Posted By: aminasofi
Subject: What Are the Benefits of Performing Umrah?
Date Posted: 30 March 2022 at 3:21am

Umrah is a spiritual pilgrimage to Makkah & Madina that enables you to be the guest of the Supreme Lord of the entire universe and the King of all Kingdoms.

1. To Be the Guest of Allah:

The first and most pleasant reward that pilgrims can obtain through Umrah is to be guests of Allah Almighty, who hosts those who devote their time and wealth to please Him with pure intentions. We shiver just thinking about being a guest of Allah, but still, it is one of the loveliest experiences in the world. From the moment the pilgrim arrives, he feels a strange calmness inside himself. It is beneficial for him to acquire the strange peace, purity, cleanliness, and contentment for his soul, body, and mind.

2. A Great Source Of Seeking Forgiveness And Self-Purification:

Every human being commits sins because it is in our nature, but Umrah allows us to cleanse our bodies and souls from the burden of previously committed sins. It keeps us safe on the day of judgment because it washes away all of our sins committed before actually going on Umrah.

Allah Almighty provides His creation the opportunity to ask for forgiveness, and in the blink of an eye, He forgives His person. Therefore, the person is purified from all his previously committed sins and feels like he's just a newborn, with a soul and body free of sin. We must seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty as much as possible, and Umrah is a great way to do so

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Posted By: Mughees
Date Posted: 17 April 2024 at 6:11am

Performing Umrah holds great significance and offers numerous spiritual benefits. Umrah provides an opportunity for us (muslims) to seek forgiveness for our sins and purify our souls. The act of performing Umrah is a form of worship that allows pilgrims to cleanse themselves spiritually, and seek Allah's mercy and forgiveness. The special status As the 'Guests of Allah' brings a sense of reverence, humility, and closeness to Allah, as pilgrims embark on their journey with the intention of pleasing Him and seeking His blessings. The experience of performing Umrah leads to a heightened sense of spirituality and connection with Allah. It also fosters a sense of unity, brotherhood, and solidarity among Muslims from diverse backgrounds. Pilgrims come together to perform the rituals of Umrah, share in the spiritual experience, and support one another in their journey of faith. It is a sacred journey that holds immense significance in the practice of Islam and serves as a means of drawing closer to Allah and attaining His blessings and mercy.