Hajjis in white robes reach Mina

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Hajjis in white robes reach Mina

MAKKAH: Hundreds of thousands of Muslims began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, donning traditional white garments and heading to the tent city of Mina outside Makkah in an itinerary retracing the route Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) took 14 centuries ago.

Over 2 million worshippers, from nearly every country, have arrived in the Kingdom for the five-day ritual, which is a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.

Some prayed at the Grand Mosque before heading to the Mina area or toward Mount Arafat, east of Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had delivered his final sermon to followers.

They walked or took buses, with traffic police using loudspeakers to try to direct crowds speaking a medley of languages. They were dressed in simple white robes, marking a state of ihram, or ritual purity.

Moroccan pilgrim Rida Al-Belaqili, waiting to board a bus to Arafat, struggled to find words to describe his feelings, Reuters reported.

“We are meeting people from every country and every nationality. There is a sort of unity,” he said. “I hope this will recharge Muslims’ faith and spirituality. I ask God to grant me and all Muslims forgiveness.”

Eid Al-Adha, or feast of sacrifice, begins on Friday, when pilgrims begin three days of casting stones at walls in a symbolic renunciation of the devil.

source: arabnews.com

How to make the most of your Haj | Qibla travels

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How to make the most of your Haj

Performing Haj gives us a clean slate and a second chance to start over, so try to make the most of your Haj.
 
Performing Haj is the most important event in a Muslim’s life. That is why whoever is planning to perform Haj this year should start preparing mentally and spiritually from now. Having the right mindset going into Haj can help you truly make the most of this amazing journey, meaning that you can maximize your rewards, gain the acceptance of Allah, and come back from Haj with no sins on your record of deeds.

Are you aware of how special the season of Haj is?

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best days of the entire year.

In an authentic saying of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), reported by Ibn Abbas, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” – referring to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.

And as for the place, there is no better place on Earth than Makkah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that the prayer in the Grand Mosque in Makkah is equivalent to 100,000 prayers elsewhere in the world.

For those of you going for Haj this year, you will be in the best place on Earth during the best time of the year. That is a blessing in itself to appreciate and to be thankful for.

I will share with you 7 tips mentioned by a young Muslim teacher, Dunia Shuaib, to help you make the most of your Haj, and to get you thinking of your spiritual journey from now.

1. Intention. Keep reminding yourself of the reason you are embarking on the pilgrimage; and that is to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam, to seek the pleasure of Allah, and to cleanse yourself of previous sins committed. Do not allow the wrong intentions to creep up on your thinking, such as looking for people’s praise or thinking that you are better than others. Be careful of taking selfies and sharing them on social media because it could spoil your intention. Every day when you are in Haj, remind yourself that you are performing the pilgrimage purely for the sake of Allah.

2. Forgive and seek forgiveness from Allah. There are times in our lives when we have been hurt by others. It is painful and difficult, but before going for Haj we must forgive those who have wronged us, in order for Allah to forgive us of our sins. Free yourself of past grudges, grievances, and anger, and forgive others.

A verse in the Qur’an implores the believers to forgive one another; Allah says, {And let them pardon and overlook. Would you not like that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.} (Chapter 24, verse 22)

It is not easy to forgive and pardon those who have harmed you. Do you know for whom this verse was revealed? When the hypocrites slandered Aisha, the wife of the Prophet (peace be upon him), one of her relatives also spread these lies about her. Aisha’s father, Abu Bakr, had been used to financially supporting this man. Can you imagine how hurtful this must have been for Abu Bakr? The person who he had been assisting financially was harming his beloved daughter. Abu Bakr discontinued the financial assistance to this man. And then the above verse was revealed, reminding Abu Bakr to pardon and overlook. Abu Bakr complied with the teachings of this verse, and he returned the monthly stipends that he had previously given this relative, despite his involvement in spreading rumors against Aisha.

While on Haj, forgive others; would you not like that Allah should forgive you? Also, constantly make istighfar; ask Allah to forgive you. We all have committed sins and we all have shortcomings, we turn to Allah to forgive us. Haj is the best time to seek forgiveness.

3. Patience. Keep your temper in check; it is easy to lose your patience when in Haj. Mentally prepare yourself that Haj will not go as smoothly as you expect. During tawaf, people will push you, hold your tongue. There will be extremely long waiting periods on buses, remain patient and refrain from complaining. Haj is a struggle and to gain the ultimate rewards, you must not complain, curse, or argue. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Whoever performs Haj for the sake of Allah and does not utter any obscene speech or do any evil deed, will go back (free of sin) as his mother bore him.” (Sahih Bukhari)

4. Be happy. Smile. You have been chosen by Allah to be among the pilgrims this year. Allah has invited you to the Haj, and you are the guest of Allah. Be grateful to Allah that you have been given this wonderful opportunity.

5. Make a duaa list. Prepare a list of supplications that you will make during Haj, and especially on the day of Arafat. We all have our needs, challenges, and past sins. This is a special time to call on Allah.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him said, “The best supplication is the one made on the Day of Arafah. The best thing ever said by me and the previous prophets is: There is no deity worthy of worship other than Allah, who is alone, having no partner. His is the dominion and to Him belongs all praise. He is of everything All-Capable.” (At-Tirmidhi)

Be balanced in your duaa; ask for your needs in this world but also do not neglect asking for the rewards in the Hereafter. Remember to make duaa for others; your children, family, relatives, friends, teachers, co-workers, and those who work for you.

6. Set goals. It’s a good idea to think about what you would like to accomplish during the Haj journey, for example, to read a certain portion of the Holy Qur’an daily, pray voluntary prayers, or say istighfar a certain number of times each day. Having goals will help you avoid wasting time while on Haj. It is easy to get distracted, to talk to the people around you, and to waste too much time shopping.

7. Do not throw it all away. Be committed to make permanent changes in your lifestyle to be a better person after your Haj. After all the struggle and exhaustion you will experience during the Haj, do not come back from Haj only to make all the old mistakes that eat away at your good deeds, such as backbiting, slandering, and hurting others.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said to his companions, “Do you know who is bankrupt?” They said, “The one without money or goods is bankrupt.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Verily, the bankrupt of my nation are those who come on the Day of Resurrection with prayers, fasting, and charity, but also with insults, slander, consuming wealth, shedding blood, and beating others. The oppressed will each be given from his good deeds. If his good deeds run out before justice is fulfilled, then their sins will be cast upon him and he will be thrown into the Hellfire.” (Sahih Muslim)

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Economy Umrah Package | 5 Star Umrah packages | Qibla travel

Economy Umrah Package | 5 Star Umrah packages | Qibla travel

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Hajj Super Deluxe Packages - Hajj packages - Qiibla travel

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Super Deluxe Umrah Package | Umrah packages | Qibla travel

Super Deluxe Umrah Package | Umrah packages | Qibla travel

Qibla Travel UK is proud to present new Super Deluxe Umrah Package for the year 2017, just like previous years, which garnered a lot of popularity with the Umrah pilgrims in UK, owing to their low cost, reliability and quality. These Umrah Packages include 2 star, 3 star, 4 star and 5 star packages, carefully planned and prepared by “Qibla Travel” UKs team of experts, to facilitate Umrah pilgrims, wishing to perform Umrah in 2017, from anywhere in the UK.

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Umrah is one of those non-mandatory Islamic rituals that Muslims from all over the globe perform with much fervor, to collect virtues and ask for Allahs forgiveness. Umrah can be performed throughout the year, minus the Hajj season. “Qibla Travel” UK has custom plans according to the needs of Umrah pilgrims, ranging from cheap flights, to travel, transport and living arrangements, all compiled and combined in different packages to suit the needs of Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabian cities of Jeddah and Madinah.

“Qibla Travel” UK puts special emphasis on the elderly; be it travel or accommodation arrangements, which include pick and drop service from airports closest to your residence in the UK, taking care of your needs during flights to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, pick and drop to and from your hotel in Madinah and Makkah for ziaraat of Holy places. We also make sure that elders get their accommodations on ground floor in hotels.

With introduction of new, unique and cheap options in Umrah Packages every year by “Qibla Travel” UK, we ensure that anyone willing to travel to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, gets to perform Umrah within his budget and ease with maximum facilities and comfort, which is the sole reason we got hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers in 2017. We intend to further enhance the scope of our services by offering unique packages that suite the needs of people from different backgrounds in the upcoming Umrah 2017 season.

Umrah season lasts throughout the year, but the best time to leave for Umrah is from December to April, as after April, it gets scorching hot during the day time, making it hard for pilgrims to perform Umrah during the day time. There is a stark contrast in weather between Makkah and Madinah; that of the former is hot to very hot, whereas Madinah becomes cold during the months following December till February, as strong; freezing winds blow throughout the day making temperatures drop to single digits, weather starts changing from March in Madinah, as days start to get hotter.

Madinah and Makkah are also home to the best dates in the world, specially the Ajwah date of Madinah which is famous for its Divine gifted ability to cure many diseases, especially those related to the heart. Makkah and Madinah are shopping heavens for Umrah pilgrims as they offer many things ranging from eateries, Islamic products and much more at cheap rates.

“Qibla Travel” UK advises Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah in 2017 to keep their faces covered with masks, to avoid catching viral infections, this advisory is especially for the elderly travelling for Super Deluxe Umrah Package in 2017, who are prone to such viruses. In addition to that, only those senior citizens from the UK who are physically fit should opt for Umrah in 2017.

There are hundreds of ziaraat for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah besides Masjid e Nabawi (PBUH) in Madinah and Masjid al- Haraam (the Kaabah) in Makkah. “Qibla Travel” UK makes special arrangements for Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia through our Cheap Umrah Packages 2017 for these ziaraat. Likewise, Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia in 2017 for performing Umrah would get to visit these ziaraat, as part of our special Umrah 2017 packages.

With “Qibla Travel” UK, you can be sure that whatever Umrah plan you choose, you get full guidance and attention regarding each and every step, starting from visa, to landing back home after performing Umrah.

You can avail our summer discounts if you intend to perform Umrah during June, July 2017. In order to get the latest information regarding the latest Cheap Umrah Packages, cheap flights from UK and promotions in 2017, please visit http://www.qiblatravels.com or dial 020 8558 4848. British Muslims can avail our monthly cheap packages including our cheap December Umrah Packages, cheap Easter Umrah Package or cheap Ramadan Umrah Package for 2017.

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Hajj 2017 | Hajj packages 2017 | Qibla travels

Hajj 2017 | Hajj packages 2017 | Qibla travels

Every Muslim wants to his Hajj memories. To ensure your complete convenience, we have devised Hajj 2017 with all inclusive services at the lowest prices.You have options in selecting the number of days for your package, hotel for stay, Hajj 2017 flights, dates and much more. We offer shifting and non-shifting 5 star, 4 star and 3 star Hajj packages 2017 designed with weather and crowd conditions in mind. Hajj 2017 falls around August 30 to September 04. Work out the best one for you from our flexible cheap Hajj 2017 package from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other parts of UK and avail special discount on early booking. Our amicable agents will guide you to choose the deal of your hajj pilgrimage 2017 package from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other parts of UK that suits you best.

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We arrange splendid services suited to all needs of individuals, groups and families with kids and the elderly. The hallmarks of our lowest price all inclusive cheap Hajj package is easy visa processing and cheapest flights from England to Saudi Arabia in all major airlines with your choice of direct or connecting flight. Our sole focus is your comfort in all our cheap 5 star hajj 2017 package from London, 4 star cheap hajj 2017 package with direct flights, and 3 star all inclusive cheap Hajj 2017 package for Muslim groups from London, Birmingham Manchester and other parts of UK. That’s why we always arrange hotels closest to the Haram for all our esteemed clients to minimize their traveling. Other facilities available include vaccination information, step by step guidance for performance of all Hajj Pilgrimage rites, local transportation, rich variety of wholesome Arabian and international food specialties and everything you may require. Our Muslim brothers and sisters with physical handicaps and old pilgrims are accommodated with special arrangements as required including wheel chairs and ground floor hotel rooms.

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Qibla Travel is one of the most trusted Hajj and Umrah operator for Muslim group in UK. We have been serving the guest of Allah SWT since a decade now. We have formed a huge customer base and became a reliable Hajj 2017 operator in London, Birmingham, Manchester and other parts of UK. Hajj 2017 is coming with exciting now offers and we have crafted new promotion so that every Muslim could perform Hajj Pilgrimage in 2017 without any financial restraint. Cheap 5 star Hajj 2017 offer will allow Muslims to perform Hajj in group from UK. Cheap price for 5 star Hajj 2017 has expended the number of Muslim in UK to perform Hajj Pilgrimage in 2017. Cheap 5 star hajj 2017 for group in London, Manchester, Birmingham and other parts of UK will allow them to perform Hajj at cheap rate including all 5 star facilities.

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Type of Packages

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Economy Umrah Package  |  Deluxe Umrah Package  |  Super Deluxe Umrah Package

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