Umrah pilgrimage is a once in a lifetime experience for the pilgrims. Most of the Muslims travelling through Umrah packages from USAand other countries don’t get a second chance to offer Umrah. So, you need to make sure that your pilgrimage travel is seamless and memorable in every regard. The reason why Muslims travel form across the globe for Umrah rituals is that it is a highly rewarding journey. Umrah pilgrimage holds rewards that are similar to Hajj, that’s why it gets its name as ‘Minor or Lesser Pilgrimage’.
Here are the 10 incredible benefits of Umrah you didn’t know existed.
1. Purifies mind and soul.
When a pilgrim is travelling for Umrah with the pure intentions of pleasing Allah Almighty and asking for forgiveness form him, it purifies his/her mind and soul. Let it be the long hours of standing and walking or the prohibitions of Ihram that a pilgrim abides by; it all gives you a complete mental and physical detox for spiritual purification.
2. Strengthens family bond.
If you are travelling for Umrah with your family, you are most likely to strengthen your family relationship during this holy journey. When all of the family members are opting for the holy rituals collectively, their care and love for each other automatically increases. In addition, you get to spend quality time with your family in the hotels and even dinging out. Therefore, giving you a fresh start.
3. Cultural exposure.
Many pilgrims opt for the exploration of holy sites and tourist spots in KSA after the performance of holy rituals. It gives them a pure Arabic culture exposure that helps to learn about the religion of Islam in a better way. Umrah Packages are one of the best trip for the US-pilgrims to explore the culture of Saudi Arabia. You can attend religious gatherings, go to Islamic museum, visit the top tourist places in the region. Therefore, getting education and recreation at the same time.
4. Expiation of sins and poverty.
When a person spends form his financial resources to afford Umrah pilgrimage expenses, Allah Almighty grants him with Barakah in wealth. Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) said in a hadith that Muslims should follow up on the performance of Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages because they remove poverty and since just like fire removes impurities of iron.
5. Promotes discipline and self-control.
When pilgrims are in the state of Ihram for Umrah, certain things become prohibited for them. In addition, during the Umrah rituals, all of the pilgrims are following a strict schedule. All of it helps to promote discipline and self-control in one’s personality.
6. Unity and brotherhood.
When you are performing Umrah rituals, you see that Muslims form all over the world have gathered for the purpose with their Umrah visa. All of them come from a different background, ethnicity, social class, languages, culture, traditions and habits. However, dressed in plain white clothes, they are standing in unity for the worship of one God. This portrays such an example of Muslims unity and brotherhood that is hardly visible elsewhere in the world.
7. Reflect upon yourself.
During Umrah pilgrimage when one detaches himself from the worldly distractions and devotes most of the time in the holy rituals, it gives you time to reflect upon yourself. You can better assess the flaws in your personality and try to remove them.
8. Becoming the guest of Allah Almighty.
A pilgrim of Umrah is a guest of Allah almighty. Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) narrated in a hadith that there are three guests of Allah Almighty;
- The Ghazi (a warrior who fights for the sake of Allah Almighty.
- The Hajji (a pilgrim performing Hajj).
- The Mu’tamir (a pilgrim performing Umrah).
9. Better physical health.
When pilgrims are walking and stamina got extended durations during Umrah rituals, it builds up physical stamina and promotes overall wellbeing. Therefore, Umrah pilgrimage also grants you with a better physical health.
10. Hajj equivalence.
Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) narrated in a hadith that Umrah performed in the month of Ramadan hold an equivalent reward of performing Hajj. That’s why Ramadan is the peak time for Umrah rituals, bringing expensive travel and accommodation costs as well.
So, these are the 10 incredible Umrah benefits you didn’t know existed.
