Millions of Muslims, spread all over the world, await each year the holy pilgrimage of the Umrah, which is a special religious journey to the holiest places of Mecca and Medina. With the advent of the 2025 season of Umrah (1447 AH in the Islamic calendar), Saudi Arabia has put forward new regulations that will…
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The most sacred structure in Islam is the Kaaba, a building of significance located in the centre of the Masjid al-Haram complex in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is a sacred monument towards which Muslims all over the world face during their daily prayers. The holy kaaba is a focal point during the season of the…
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Undertaking the surreal journey of Hajj or Umrah is one of the most spiritually enriching events in the life of a Muslim. Millions of believers go to the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah every year to carry out this spiritual pilgrimage. There are however many physical and mental health challenges due to the pace…
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The pilgrimage of Hajj or Umrah is of immeasurable importance to the Muslims worldwide. It is a pilgrimage which entails not only physical exertion but also profound spiritual discipline. Each pilgrim must adhere to a set of sacred rules and principles before entering the holy precincts of Makkah. One of these rules requires being in…
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Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is one of the most important spiritual journeys a Muslim can embark on in their life. Taking place during the month of Dhul Hijjah, hajj is not a simple physical journey to Makkah, but a rather spiritual experience of obedience to the Almighty Allah.…
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In the Islamic lunar calendar, each month has its spiritual weight but only a few are as radiant as Rabi’ al-Awwal. Generally translated as “The First Spring”, this Holy month is the third in the Hijri (Islamic) calendar and is generally admired all over the Muslim world because of the singular, extraordinary event that took…
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet’s Mosque, is one of the most sacred and significant mosques in Islam. Muslim around the world consider Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, located in Medina Saudi Arabia as a site that holds unbelievable spiritual significance and historical importance. Millions of Muslims undertake pilgrimage to this place annually because Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)…
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Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the five pillars of Islam and a deeply spiritual journey for Muslims worldwide. The pilgrimage is spread across a few days in which the pilgrims undertake various religious activities. Among the most important days during Hajj is the Day of Arafat, also known as Yawm al-Arafah.…
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In Islam, one of the fundamental religious obligations is the holy pilgrimage of Hajj which requires Muslims to visit Mecca atleast once in their lifetime. Each year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of Muslims to complete the sacred ritual in the holy city of Mecca. But, what are the fundamental reasons which drive…
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