Hajj and Umrah Resources: Useful Websites, Apps, and Guides
Here are the best Hajj/Umrah useful smartphone apps that can help you get through Umrah and feel deeply connected with Allah SWT in this spiritual journey of a lifetime during your trip to Saudi. Technology is part of our life and we simply can’t live without it when it comes to the fact that we […]
The world highest prayer room: The Sky Mussalla
The Jabal Omar in Makkah has revealed Sky Musallah, the world’s highest prayer room, at the 5-Star Address Hotel, located within a skybridge at a staggering 483 meters above sea level. It offers stunning panoramic views of Al Masjid Al Haram, The Holy Kaaba, and Makkah City, earning it a Guinness World Record. The skybridge […]
Kiswah: The Covering Of Kaaba
Muslims do worship the Kaaba, but it is Islam’s most sacred site because it represents the metaphorical house of God and the oneness of Allah in Islam. Muslims around the world face toward the Kaaba during their five daily prayers. Muslims believe the Kaaba was built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) & Ismail as a house […]
The Importance of Ihram: Rules and Etiquette for Pilgrims
Wearing an Ihram is compulsory for the Hajj and Umrah holy pilgrimages. Basically, Ihram means to enter into a state of purity and prohibition or to make something haram on ourselves for our good. The first requirement for performing the Hajj and Umrah is wearing an ihram. There are several things that are prohibited in […]
Eid al-Adha: Celebrating the Culmination of Hajj
What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, to sacrifice his son, Ismail as ordered by Allah. It is one of Islam’s most important holidays. Commencing on the 10th day of the Muslim calendar lunar month of Dhul-Hijjah, during the time of Hajj, the yearly […]
Illuminating Umrah Packages in 2023: What to Know
Are you considering a trip to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in 2023? If so, it’s time to start researching your options for Umrah packages. This can seem overwhelming at first – there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing an Umrah package. What Is Umrah and Why It’s Important If […]
