Umrah Guide: The Do’s and Don’ts

Every Muslim desire to perform Hajj or Umrah once in a lifetime. Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is located in the Hijazi region of Saudi Arabia. Unlike Hajj, which could be performed once a year, Umrah could be performed any time of the year. While performing Umrah it is important to abstain from specific actions and wear prescribed attire. According to Islamic laws, Umrah is performed after a Muslim achieves a state of purification, after assuming Ihram. Nowadays more convenience for the pilgrim is devised so they could perform this sacred journey. For that purpose, the best Umrah packages UK is available to help pilgrims perform an effective Umrah. Get in contact with your travel agent to get access to your Umrah package, considering your personal preferences. 

Dos and Don’ts of Umrah Guide

There are several dos and don’ts of performing an Umrah which is following.

Do’s for Performing Umrah

To perform Umrah with high spirit and utmost ease try the dos given below.

1. Begin to prepare yourself before performing Umrah. Consider preparing yourself mentally, physically, and psychologically by eating healthy and well, sleeping well, go for jogging 3-5 days a week, and performing mild exercises. You can do Salat Jama’a, Nawafel, Dua, Quranic recitation and Zikr to prepare yourself spiritually. 
2. Take with your medicines, a mobile charger, your towels, socks, appropriate clothes, and shoes. Etcetera which is an important thing, also you can write a travelling list with all things which you would need before getting on Umrah journey.
3. To be confident while performing your Umrah, you might need to learn more about Umrah, visit places, read stories of Sahabah, Sunnah, Umrah status, rewards, rules, and restrictions.
4. Carefully read Umrah instruction book, learn Umrah duas by hearta nd best Umrah packages UK . 
5. Check your bags carefully, if you have placed your visas, travel essentials etcetera for performing Umrah. 
6. After you perform Umrah you will need to take some time to get rest. Don’t rush to visit your relatives too early. Instead try to refresh yourself by taking necessary naps, eating healthy food, exercising etcetera then inviting people or going to visit them.
7. The purpose of Umrah is to praise Allah, to spend quality time with your creator so don’t waste time talking or paying attention to people nearby. Instead, visit Mohammad saw. Mosque, praise him, send salutations to him, visit all the nice places, and look for your quality time in Mecca and Medina. 
8. Try to put all your devotion in your worship for Allah and praise for Prophet Mohammad saw. 
9. Be mindful of your time while performing Umrah, as you need to visit to several places and sites.
10. Umrah time is short, try not to waste it by getting caught up in long conversations with other people. Try to stick up to your purpose of coming to Mecca and Madinah. 

The Don’ts of Umrah 

There is certain don’ts of the Umrah which everyone should know.

1. To have the effort needed there, so don’t tire yourself before travelling.
2. Don’t waste all your time in shopping or eating out, there would be plenty of time for that after you perform Umrah. Take benefit of the time while performing Umrah, spend more time in two mosques, and do more ibadah. After you are done with your Umrah then consider going shopping and buying souvenirs for family and friends.

1. Always try to avoid any complicated situations or any hassle while performing Umrah or in the two-holy mosque. Don’t push or jostle other pilgrims to get a nice spot near Kaaba or in Medina. It’s quite disrespectful to do such acts, so be careful. 
2. In case you lost your personal information, keep all your credentials, ID cards, hotel information, leader’s contacts, and vital information with you. Try to not leave your group at any time while performing Umrah (chances are you may get lost in there, and no one to guide). 
3. Always respect other pilgrims or people which are present there. Never disrespect any person. 
4. Don’t show cold shoulders to those who are asking for guidance or information about Umrah (which in case you may have). Always be prepared to help everyone there, any needy, poor, or a person who has lost their way. 
5. Always respect other people’s differences. While performing Umrah or Hajj people from all over the world come to that place and Umrah packages UK. People with different cast, creeds, colors, races, languages, nationalities, personalities gather in one holy place to worship One God. Be mindful of that, learn to respect people with different cultures. 
6. Don’t be careless. Always put your belongings near yourself. Mecca and Medina, (also two holy mosques are crowded with people. To keep your shoes, wallet or etcher save keep them in safe and secure place. 

I hope these dos and don’t might help you in performing the best Umrah you ever had!