How to Get a Memorable Umrah Experience
Islam is the second largest religion in the world with huge following in majority of the continents like Asia, Africa, and North America etc. India contains the second largest Muslim population in the world with majority of them speaking Urdu. The Muslim population in India is supposed to be around two hundred million. Umrah is a very important pilgrimage as per the Holy Quran. Though not compulsory, the Holy Quran attaches great significance to the Umrah, as a means of removing the sins. To quote the Holy Quran “An Umrah is expiation for the sins committed between it and the next, and hajj, which is accepted will receive no other reward than Paradise.” Also, other lines in the holy Quran state that “Whoever performs hajj/ Umrah to this House (Kaaba) and does not approach his wife for sexual relations nor commits sins (while performing hajj, Umrah), he will come out as sinless as a newly-born child.” For undertaking this spiritual journey, you must know how to select the best umrah packages from India. Even before you select the right company for Umrah, it is essential for you to know the meaning and other details of Umrah.
What does Umrah exactly signify?
Umrah is an Arabic word which basically means “To visit a populated place”. It can be performed at any time of the year and the venue is Mecca, Hijaz in Saudi Arabia. The duration of Umrah including all its formalities is for a period of two weeks. Every year, one lakh pilgrims from India undertake this special journey, out of a population of a million worldwide.
What are the basic steps in Umrah?
The first main criterion for Umrah is for the pilgrim to enter a period of sacred state known as Ihram in Arabic. The next step is to perform Tawaf, which includes going anticlockwise around the Kabah seven times. Thereafter, you need to perform Sai, which consists of going hurriedly seven times to and fro between hills of Safa and Marwah. Next, both female and male pilgrims need to perform Taqsir. For men, it means complete shave of the head and for female devotees, it basically means cutting of minimum one inch of their hair. Finally, it is highly recommended that you drink water from the well of Zamzam.
How to get a memorable Umrah experience?
To have an enchanting and memorable Umrah experience, you must choose the correct company for getting sensational Umrah packages. Currently, both Govt and private companies deliver Umrah packages to all the needy customers. You must follow the below criteria for obtaining the best Umrah services.
• The organization must be legally authorized by the Ministry of Haj, Saudi Arabia for delivering correct and authentic Umrah services. Check the license no of the company from the Ministry of Haj website, before making any claim.
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• The Umrah package must be fully inclusive of visa, flights, accommodation, transport etc without any hidden charges. Keep in mind that the distance between Umrah sites is huge and it is very inconvenient for you to go here and there on your own.
• Always compare rates from different companies before finalizing the deal. You should get the best services within the most competitive rates, to ensure a good deal.
• The selected company must have an excellent customer care service which must be accessible 24 hrs. by mail, chat, fax and phone. The customer care service executives must have sufficient knowledge and skills to respond to any enquiry which you might have.
• Select a company which has specialized teams dedicated to ticketing and reservation.
• Make sure the agency which you select must offer online tracking facilities for your certificates after submission. The authorities will give you a tracking nos for your consignment. The company should preserve the secrecy of your data.
• Another very important aspect of all good Umrah packages, is the presence of well-trained guides who must be extremely thorough and well versed in Umrah. The Ziyarat or guide must be fluent in English and other Indian languages and must be capable of answering any enquiry which u might have.
What are the precautions you should keep in mind while undertaking Umrah?
The following precautions you should keep in mind, while undertaking Umrah are given as follows
(1) Both male and female pilgrims must cover your mouth to prevent sneezing and infection from spreading to other parts.
(2) Keep essential medications with you, in case of any emergency, arising due to medical complications?
