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Umrah: New Dress Code for Women Announced

4Oct

By Muhammad SalaahuddinNo Comments

Lifestyle

Umrah: New Dress Code for Women Announced

A new dress code has been recently announced, bringing changes to the traditional attire worn by women during this sacred journey. In this article, we will explore the details of the new dress code, its implications, and what it means for female pilgrims. The Importance of Dress Code in UmrahBefore diving into the specifics of the new dress code, it's essential to understand the significance of appropriate attire in the context of Umrah. Umrah is a spiritual journey undertaken by Muslims to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, and it holds immense religious value. During this pilgrimage, pilgrims perform a series of rituals and prayers, seeking closeness to Allah and spiritual purification.Dressing modestly is a fundamental aspect of Islamic culture and is particularly emp...

29Sep

By Muhammad SalaahuddinNo Comments

Islam

Things to avoid during Tawaf

During Tawaf in Makkah, several things are considered Makruh (disliked or offensive) and hence must be avoided. They are as follows:-Discussing petty and worldly affairs during Tawaf is not allowed.Trading of products whether selling or buying is not allowed while a person is performing Tawaf in Makkah.In case one gets a phone call while in Tawaf, they are obliged to receive it and answer the person on the phone. However their conversation can not contain earthly matters or trade-related matters as it may be considered as Makruh. It is advisable to switch off your phones while in Tawaf.Do not pray or recite the Quran in a loud voice as it can disturb other people performing Tawaf.Wearing impure clothes while performing Tawaf is not advisable. Pilgrims must wear Ihram, which are plain white...

18Sep

By Muhammad SalaahuddinNo Comments

Fiqh

Reward for performing Umrah

Question: What reward/benefit does one obtain when performing Sunnat Umrah? Will all your sins be forgiven? Are the reward /benefit the same as when one performs the Haj? Answer: It is reported in the hadith that the reward one will receive through performing umrah is greater than the entire world and what it contains. In another hadith Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that the umrah carried out after another umrah expiates the minor sins committed in between. In another hadith Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that those performing haj or umrah are the delegation of Allah Ta'ala. If they call unto him in duaa, He will answer their duaa, and if they seek forgiveness for their sins, He will forgive them.The reward for Haj is greater than the reward for Umrah. H...

Saudi Arabia Sees Significant Increase in Umrah Travelers

4Sep

By Muhammad SalaahuddinNo Comments

Islam, Lifestyle, Trending News

Saudi Arabia Sees Significant Increase in Umrah Travelers

Pakistan, Indonesia and India lead in pilgrim numbers, says official Cairo: Over a month after the beginning of the new season for Umrah or lesser journey in Saudi Arabia, the realm has seen "a critical increment" in the quantities of abroad travelers chiefly because of visa offices, a Saudi authority has said."The critical increment observed in the quantities of Umrah travelers this season has come from all nations. However, the most noteworthy rate came from Pakistan, Indonesia and India, Iraq, Yemen and Bangladesh," Saudi Agent Clergyman of Hajj and Umrah Abdulfatah Mashat added without giving explicit figures."Without a doubt, the period ahead will observer a further expansion in the quantities of Umrah explorers coming from everywhere the world because of the offices presented for...

Saudi Authorities take Stern attitude to Hajj Pilgrims without Permits

5Jul

By Yacoob CassimNo Comments

Saudi Authorities take Stern attitude to Hajj Pilgrims without Permits

In Saudi Arabia, the Hajj Authorities are becoming more strict concerning the safety of those pilgrims performing the once in a life time journey and rituals.1 Muslims throughout the world are expected to perform the Hajj once in their lifetimes, if they are able to afford it. The Hajj Minister of the Saudi Kingdom keeps a tight grip on the pilgrims able to enter the country depending on the amount of permits issued.1 Saudi security authorities have arrested over 17,000 people until Friday for attempting to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage without a permit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.2 The director of Public Security and Head of the Hajj Security Committee, Lt. Gen. Mohammad Al-Bassami, said a total of 17, 615 people were arrested, including 9,509 violators of residenc...

23May

By Hajira KhotaNo Comments

Dozens depart for 2023 Hajj

SAHUC Chairperson in the Western Cape Mohammad Groenewald was pleased with the send-off. “The first hujjaj are always the litmus test. They’ve mastered this. The departure of 37 pilgrims on Sunday was the first of many more for this year’s pilgrimage. The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) earlier released a list of 1000 South Africans who had been approved to participate this year. The arrival of this year’s pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of the first full capacity Hajj season after two limited years due to COVID-19. The Makkah Route initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's Guests of God Service Program, which King Salman launched in 2019 with the goal of providing pilgrims to the holy sites with the best services available to assist them conduct their H...

SAHUC Announces Accreditation for 1000 More Hujaaj

12May

By Muhammad SalaahuddinNo Comments

SAHUC Announces Accreditation for 1000 More Hujaaj

SAHUC to Accredit 1000 Pilgrims from the "Ready to Go" List for Hajj 2023 South Africa - The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) have made an announcement stating that they will grant accreditation to 1000 individuals from the "Ready to Go" list for Hajj 2023. The initial group of pilgrims is scheduled to depart around May 22, and SAHUC is urging the newly accredited individuals to act promptly. In April, SAHUC introduced the list to expedite the process. They requested individuals who were financially capable and prepared to leave for Hajj at short notice to provide their names, in case there was an increase in the quota. Shaheen Essop, the President of SAHUC, explained that this measure was implemented to streamline the process. Initially, SAHUC had to review 6000 applicants to...