Muslims Trips

Twins of mountains are two small mountains, that are now visited today by Muslims, following the first journey in search of water in Mecca. These are an integral part of the religious acts of Umrah as Muslim pilgrims are commanded to walk between the two hills. Muslims walk between the two mountains (called Sa'ee), which they believe is a tribute to Hajar's search for water in the area when  Ibrahim left Bibi Hajar in the valley upon Allah's command. The space between the two mountains is called al-Mas'aa. Significance of Sa'i: In the Islamic religion, Umrah holds great importance. Every year, millions of Muslim trips go to these religious places. The acts of umrah comprise several rituals. One of the famous rituals of  Umrah is jogging between the twin mountains. It is mentioned in the holy  Quran that both mounts are symbols of Allah and it is compulsory to walk between them. It is compulsory for performing Umrah. إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ...

  Umrah is a sacred journey to Mecca that can be travelled at any time of the year. "Hajj", in contrast, has specific dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar. Umrah divides into four steps.   Firstly, you get changed into the Ihram garments. Secondly, you perform Tawaf al-Umrah of the Kaaba performed by two Rakahs of Salah, near Maqam Ibrahim. Thirdly, you follow Safa and Marwah of Sa’i. Lastly, you should do (Halq) to skip the condition of Ihram and complete Umrah. Umrah Steps: 1 Ihram 2 Tawaf al-Umrah 3 Sa’i 4 Halq or Taqsir Ihram Physical Purity You should do Ghusl, a highly emphasised Sunnah for those intending to enter into a state of Ihram. If you can’t perform Ghusl, doing Wudhu will be compulsory. Men apply Attar to their heads on the Ihram garments.  Ihram Garments  Ihram garments are divided into two, for men white, clean unused pieces of cloth.  The sheet spread around the waist covering the lower body is known as the Izar. The sheet is...