Ramadan: ‘It will be a test but the peace you get is beautiful’

A month of fasting brings both challenges and rewards. Three Muslims explain how they combine their spirituality with their busy lives.

Tonight, after sunset, hundreds of millions of Muslims across the world will embark on Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, in which it is believed the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. For 30 days, many Muslims will be fasting – no food, no water – from sunrise to sunset, getting on with life while taking on one of the greatest acts of faith. Not eating, or drinking even the tiniest drop of water, is hard.

It is more difficult still in the long days of a British summer, where the morning meal (sehri) has to be eaten by 2.30am and the fast can’t be broken with the evening meal (iftar) until after 9pm. But it can definitely be done. Some will keep working out, playing football or heading to the gym, even after a day at work or school. Others will dedicate more time to meditative prayer or studying the Qur’an. As so many of us will attest, the challenge is mental rather than physical. Feeling weak or lethargic by the end of the day is common, but the body adjusts and willpower is extraordinary – as with any sort of training, fasting gets easier as you go on.

Exemptions are made for the elderly, the young, anyone who is ill, for women who are pregnant or menstruating, and for those traveling. In these cases, fasts are made by fidyah – donating money or food to those in need. Fasting during Ramadan isn’t just about resisting the temptation to eat: it also means no sex, no smoking, no bitching, no general bad behavior in daylight hours. Instead, love, charity, kindness, and prayer are prioritized. Consider it a spiritual detox.

Asha Mohamud, 20, British-Somali model, and the face of Asos’s modest fashion line. Lives in west London.

The question I get asked most in Ramadan is, “You can’t drink even a sip of water?” People think that models don’t eat anyway, and so Ramadan should be easy, but that’s not true. For a start, you always end up putting on weight because your body craves heavy, greasy carbs at iftar and then you can’t move afterward. My mum always says when we’re piling our plates up, “You won’t finish that!”

My family is from Somalia, and like other Muslim cultures we have a lot of food on the table at iftar – things like curries and samosas and fruits – and it’s a really amazing time for getting the family together.

“You put yourself in the shoes of people who live this reality every day and it reminds you to be grateful and patient.”

I look after my body and always eat while I’m on shoots, so this month will be a test, but the peace you feel during Ramadan is beautiful. It’s difficult to explain because most people can’t get past the idea of no food or drink, but you gain so much spiritually. It’s a different, calmer perspective. You put yourself in the shoes of people who live this reality every day and it reminds you to be grateful and patient.

I have been fasting since I was 11, and it has always been in the summer months [Ramadan moves back two weeks each year, in line with the lunar calendar] and during exam season. That was hard! Not the food, but keeping your concentration and focus. Alhamdulillah, I got really good grades and I’m at uni now. The last hour is the one everyone finds difficult but I cope by going to the gym.

It’s not that mad – just light running and some weights. I find it a really good way to be distracted and make the time pass more quickly. I have eight siblings aged between six and 23 years old – it’s so exciting to do Ramadan with the younger ones. They don’t fast but we all love the family get-togethers and Eid. It’s so nice and special knowing that so many Muslims are doing this together – it really makes you feel strong.

Rahima Mahmut, 49, Uighur musician, activist and translator. Moved to the UK from north-western Xinjiang, where up to 3 million Muslims have been detained in “re-education camps” by the Chinese government. Lives in north London.

Ramadan was always a month of joy when I was growing up: it was something we looked forward to. In East Turkestan – which the Chinese call Xinjiang – we had some periods of freedom with religion because there weren’t the hi-tech surveillance systems there are now.

Regardless of where we are, Ramadan is one of the pillars of Islam that Muslims try and observe. My whole family would wake up together – even younger siblings who weren’t fasting – to eat the morning meal. We would prepare it before going to bed – things like goshnan [meat sandwiched in bread], or pilau rice with carrot and lamb – heavy, oily food to keep you going through the day. Even though the heat can be very dry in my country and the temperature goes up to 40C, because of your faith, you don’t really find it difficult. The first week you feel disorientated, then like any practice, you get used to it, and it becomes something you want to do: it’s a time of happiness and personal peace – you make an extra effort to make everything you can think of for the evening meal, which is always a full table.

In Uighur culture, we break the fast with water, green tea, and usually a fresh, light soup. Snacks and biscuits can come next and heavier food at the end. I love eating leghmen – noodles handmade from scratch – lamb and vegetable korma, and steamed or fried dumplings.

I left my home city of Ghulja in 2000 to come to London for my master's degree, and I haven’t been able to go back. All my family is there. My phone calls are banned – we can’t speak. The last contact I had was in January 2017. My brother was emotional and said we had to leave each other in God’s hands. I don’t know if my family is detained in camps or in prison. My mother died in 2013 when I was battling breast cancer.

We are the most persecuted Muslims: watching the news about what the Chinese government is doing to my people causes a lot of anxiety and it really pains me to think my beautiful siblings are having such an important holy month taken from them. My father was an imam. Faith is the one thing that keeps Uighur people going, and to have that taken from you and suffer cultural genocide is very painful. So in recent years, even though my son and I still attend iftar get-togethers with the Uighur community here in London, Ramadan has become a sad month. I cannot imagine how my family and friends back home cope.

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Muddassar Ahmed, 36, British-Pakistani public affairs consultant. Lives in East London

We always had the classic Pakistani Ramadan growing up in east London – the food is carb-heavy: Mum will make samosas, curries, and pakoras, plus lots of sweets and dates and fried things.

My wife and I are making our own traditions, trying to do things differently – to be more mindful, and healthier – so we’re preparing lots of soups, vegetables, dals. We host iftars too, and invite non-Muslims to join us – it’s a wonderful time to help promote a better understanding of what Islam is about.

I have just come back from a pre-Ramadan retreat in Devon that I organized, which was a way for Muslims to come together and prepare physically and spiritually for the month ahead. I’m thinking much more about the environment and sustainability – I’ll be going pescatarian this month and avoiding the food coma you usually get at night. When you’re working, you just can’t afford to do that to your body: it unsettles you.

Luckily, I work in an office with other Muslims and we alter our hours. Usually, I travel for work every other week but I’ll not be doing that this year.

The most difficult thing for me is waking up in the morning and not having coffee – caffeine withdrawal is tricky because I usually get through three to four cups a day.

Mostly, I will be making a concerted effort to be more present in prayer, more present and mindful when I’m eating, and combining spiritual practice with the modern wellness movement. 

The holy month: all you need to know

• Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month for Muslims, begins today and ends for most on the evening of Tuesday 4 June.

• The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, in which 12 months add up to 354 days.

• This is why the first day of Ramadan moves back by 11 days each year and its conclusion, Eid, is announced on the sighting of the moon, which varies from region to region.

• Mosques issue a schedule for those fasting according to local sunrise and sunset times. In London, the first fast begins at 3.43am and ends at 8.33pm, and the final fast begins at 2.48am and ends at 9.14pm.

• Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, the other four being the testimony of faith, daily prayers, charity, and the Hajj – making a pilgrimage to Mecca.

• Muslims see Ramadan as a time for recharging their faith with extra focus and discipline in prayers and the teachings of the Qur’an. Once the month of fasting is complete, there will be three days of celebration – the Eid al-Fitr.

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Pilgrims Can Visit Important Sites with Umrah Package Deals

In the past, many of the Muslims living in different parts of the world dreamt of performing their Umrah but kept postponing their plans of performing the pilgrimage due to the lack of adequate finances. However, many tour operators have come up in various corners of the globe in recent times and this has certainly brought down the costs of performing the pilgrimage to a great extent. Today, the prospective pilgrims can make comparisons between the overall costs offered by different tour operators on the packages for Umrah and choose the one being offered at the lowest price.

The Cheap Umrah packages released by some of the tour operators from time to time allow the prospective pilgrims to have greater savings upon booking one of the best packages provided under such offers. The best way to get notified about such deals is to sign up for alerts on the websites of the tour operators. After getting registered on their sites, the prospective pilgrims would get alerts in the form of text messages or emails about the offers as and when they are released. Upon booking any of the packages specified under these deals, they would get a significant amount of savings that can be utilised during their time spent in Makkah while visiting the most important Islamic sites.

Mount Abu Qubays

One of them is Mount Abu Qubays, which is located on Makkah’s eastern frontier. It is considered as a sacred mountain and is believed to have been called ‘Al Amin’ during the times when pagan Arabs lived in this part of Saudi Arabia. According to one of the legends, this mountain was the place where the first of men stayed until their death. The Islamic tradition states that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had shown pagans the miracle of the splitting of the moon.

Masjid al-Jinn

Another sacred place that can be visited with the help of Umrah package deals is Masjid al-Jinn, which literally translates as ‘Mosque of the Jinn’. It is considered to be one of Makkah’s oldest mosques and is also among the most important ones in the holy city. The word ‘jinn’ refers to genies that are supernatural creatures according to the Islamic tradition. Masjid al-Jinn has been built at the spot where a group of jinn had once assembled to hear Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recite a portion of the Holy Quran. They later met the prophet and embraced Islam.

Mount Arafat

Many of the pilgrims never miss visiting Mount Arafat, which is a mountain situated in Saudi Arabia’s Hejaz region in the plain of Arafat. This mountain is also called Jabal al-Rahmah, which translates as ‘Mountain of Mercy’. It is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had delivered the famous ‘Farewell Sermon’. Many Muslims also believe that it is the place where the first prophet Adam (peace be upon him) was forgiven by Allah for his sin after the fall from heaven. A pillar has also been erected at the spot where this event is believed to have taken place.

Get Special Offers on Umrah packages in December

Millions of Muslims living in different parts of the world make their journey to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform their Umrah every year. This Islamic pilgrimage is often referred to as the ‘lesser pilgrimage’ or the ‘minor pilgrimage’. The ‘greater pilgrimage’ is Hajj, which is also one of Islam’s five pillars and an obligation for every Muslim. Performing Umrah is not compulsory for Muslims. However, it is highly recommended, as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The greater pilgrimage is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, while the lesser pilgrimage can be performed at any time during the year.

For Muslims living in countries that are faced with extreme winters, the opportunities for Umrah December packages offer can help them escape the chilly weather of their home country and make their journey to the holy city of Makkah. The climate of this city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would be highly pleasant for them during this time of the year, which offers them great comfort while performing their lesser pilgrimage. Visiting all the places of great importance in and around the holy city after performing their Umrah can also be a pleasure for them in the month of December.

In the last week of December, most of the educational institutions and commercial establishments are closed for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Muslims belonging to the working class can book Umrah packages in December for this time of the year and benefit from these holidays. They can visit the holy city of Makkah along with their family members for accomplishing their lesser pilgrimage. It would be a wonderful idea to take their children along with them as they can be introduced to Umrah and its rituals at an early age. This would help them in the later years when they perform the lesser pilgrimage as adults.

December is also a wonderful time for discounts. Many of the tour operators that specialize in the Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah offer special discounts on packages for the lesser pilgrimage in the month of December. The best deals for December Umrah packages are being offered by most of the tour operators currently. This would be an excellent opportunity for prospective pilgrims to save more on their packages. Savings thus made can be utilized by the pilgrims to buy souvenirs from the local markets or to explore interesting places after performing the lesser pilgrimage.

While the climate of Makkah in the month of December may be extremely pleasant for the pilgrims coming from countries facing a chilly climate with extreme cold and snowfall, there are many from tropical countries who avoid visiting the holy city in December. The reason for this is that the weather may be too cold for them. This reduces crowds of pilgrims in this month to some extent, resulting in a drop of hotel room rates. Muslims who go for high-end packages in this month can get accommodations in any of the 5-star hotels located close to the Masjid al-Haram without any hassles.

Upon booking one of the cheap Umrah packages, the prospective pilgrims can reduce the costs involved in their pilgrimage to a great extent.

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Signs of Weak Iman (Faith) And Ways to Increase Your Faith

Signs of Weak Iman (Faith)

The most important thing in any religion is the firm belief of its followers towards their Lord. Every religion wants its followers to be strong believers and act upon the commandments of the religion wholeheartedly. Faith helps to shape the perception of a person related to life, Hence, if the foundation of faith is weak, it is quite natural to expect the faith of believer to falter and shake in life-related the way he/ she sees life and things happening in it. 





Faith is directly connected with the heart. Allah Almighty has warned us against the heart that is hardened, closed, sick, blind and sealed. The spiritual health of our hearts determines the strength of our faith. When our faith is weak, we can see it in our actions. When the faith of believers is weak, they are more likely to fall into sins until they are completely numb to their awful nature. Religion Islam commands its followers to pay proper attention to the elements of faith and not weaken the faith by staying unfamiliar with them. We need to know the symptoms of weak faith so that we can work to cure them.  

Signs of Weak Iman (Faith).  

Below mentioned are some of the symptoms of weak faith that we should know about so that we can overcome them for making our faith strong. 

• Being arrogant about sins shows a lack of faith and a Muslim should avoid it by keeping quiet on if the sin is committed and seeking forgiveness from Allah Almighty. Muslims should seek forgiveness and repent on their sins. 
• Who do not repent over their sins, are the ones who need to think over the kind of faith they have because sins without any regret or repentance represent weak faith.
• Those who have a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran, neglecting the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), always being late for the Salah are the signs of weak faith of the believer. Therefore, we should recite the Quran by heart and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in order to strengthen our faith.
• Missing attention, focus and the presence of heart and mind during Salah is another sign of weak faith. Muslim should counter it by standing in prayer with all the focus on it and nothing else.
• If the hearts of Muslims become hard that do not move on any kind of calamity or that are insensitive to the difficulties of people, then it surely is a sign of weak faith. Being Muslims we need to consider it for improvement.
• The verses of the Holy Quran cannot fail to affect a true believer whose faith is strong. But for those with weak faith will notice their hearts unmoved with the message of the Noble Quran.
• The ones who have weak faith will be more inclined towards taking revenge and will also lack patience. Hence, the absence of forgiveness and the lack of patience in the character and attitude of a person is another sign that shows a person growing weaker in faith.
• Muslim is to avoid even the slightest inclinations of arrogance and stay away from them by adopting the crib of humility. Being humble is the only counter to arrogance and one can achieve humility if one thinks of others as equals and realize that Allah Almighty is the only Supreme in the whole Universe.
• Religion Islam teaches its followers to be selfless, to prefer the ease and facilitation of others over one’s own self, thus, those who show greed in terms of worldly possessions and their own personal liking over the general well-being are the ones who exhibit signs of weak faith. 

In a nutshell, a Muslim believer mends his or her actions and tries performing them with the right intentions in the right way so that they resemble and represent someone with a stronger faith. May Almighty Allah strengthen our faith! Ameen.

Tips to make your Umrah trip memorable

Umrah is the holy journey that every Muslim longs all his life to perform. It is the utmost desire of every Muslim and finally, when the invitation to the home of Almighty comes, there are some things that must be done by a pilgrim to be before going to perform Umrah. Here we give some such tips that will make your trip a Non- forgettable one. Choose the cheap Umrah packages offered by “Qibla Travels Ltd: for a soothing and worry less trip.

Knowledge is helpful; anything that you want to do requires keen sight and knowledge. Umrah is one of the most dreamt trips of Muslims requires planning beforehand so that you will have knowledge about everything you do and every place you visit. So read a lot before coming to the holy land because knowledge is something that does not get wasted ever in your life.

Knowledge about Umrah Rituals; not the information about the sites, routes and other things but also it is necessary to have a complete information about the rituals of Umrah beforehand. For example, if you do not know what Ihram is or how you have to put it on, then obviously you will not be able to wear it at all or wear it correctly. Performing the rituals improperly or in a wrong manner just because of the lack of knowledge about them will not bring virtue but actually sin for whatever you did.

Backcheck; education about the history and antiquity of Islam is essential before going to Umrah. It will give your trip a real meaning to perform. If you do not know about the background of what you are up to then the real meaning of visiting the holy land will be forged. Als,o visit religious sites in Makkah and Madinah and if you have kids along with you then your Umrah trip will not be just a religious journey but will become an enjoyment for the kids. In this way, they will be able to learn Islam better.

Personal matter handling; it is very necessary to handle your personal issue and arrangements before coming to the holy land. If your brain gets stuck over something materialistic, then there is a high chance that you will not be able to deliver the Umrah’s ritual in a proper manner. A pilgrim should wrap up his personal plans and settle the responsibilities of him at home as well as he should make advance settlements for provision at Makkah and Madinah.

Bill payment; make it sure to pay all of the bills that are due to pay so that after returning you can attend your guests who will visit you to congratulate you on this holy journey. if you do not make your payments clear and leaving your children behind then they will suffer from the issue and so that you. If nobody is left home behind then on your return the very first thing you may receive is the notice about the bill which is not a good receiving at all.

Educate your children; if you have to make your Umrah trip memorable or without worries, it is very important to educate your children at home. Many of the pilgrims whose children are younger or infants and cannot be left alone at home, bring them to the holy land but all of the pilgrims cannot do that. Many of the pilgrims cannot afford or many of them want to perform their Umrah without being worried. If you bring your children along with you then obviously you have to look after them and cannot pay proper attention to your Ibadah. Leaving children (if possible) will be a much better idea. So, educate your children about what to do and what to not because most probably it is their first time to be at home without parents. It is also a good idea to leave them with some relatives who you can trust. Also, preach you, children, how to live at someone else home. If you educate your child enough, then you can perform your Umrah easily and make it a memorable journey.

Bringing of Documents; pilgrims should bring their all documents pertaining to their trip and the documents that can prove their identity. It is for one’s own safety and to make your trip a secure one without any problem pilgrims should bring complete documents related to their trip from departure to arrival back to your own land.

Currency; A pilgrim should have the currency of both his country that he uses and Saudi currency in a sufficient amount so you can avoid any inconvenience in the case and can focus fully on your Ibadah.

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Tourism programs for visitors to enjoy sightseeing in Madinah

Many visitors enjoy sightseeing when in Madinah, it being rich with mosques and Islamic sites. Those who enjoy photography at historical sites also find the place interesting.

Many visitors enjoy sightseeing when in Madinah, it being rich with mosques and Islamic sites that act as a reminiscence of the time of Prophet Muhammad.

This type of tourism witnesses a surge during the seasons on Hajj and Umrah, which accordingly brings more income and creates more job opportunities for temporary sellers of food and gifts.

Those who enjoy photography at historical sites also find the place interesting.
A lot of tourism companies boost their sightseeing programs to these religious sites, granting visitors a more organized, informative trip to these areas, with tour guides would explain the incidents that took place at every site.

Transport becomes easier using cars and buses provided by these companies.
The online registration for visiting historic sites makes the tourist’s trip even more convenient, as it takes in consideration the number of people planning to visit the sites, and provides the best time to for the visitor to go on the trip.

It also provides several sightseeing programs with a variety of prices and places to choose from.

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Cheap Umrah Packages 2018

At Qibla Travels, we bring value to our customers by offering the finest and luxurious Umrah travel experiences with our customized four-star Umrah packages.

Departure Months: January, February, March, April

7 Nights Umrah Packages

Makkah: 4*Dar Al Eiman Grand Hotel, 3 nights
Madinah: 4* Al Eiman Qebla Hotel, 4 nights

Cost per person based on Quadruple occupancy:	£435
Cost per person based on Triple occupancy:	£470
Cost per person based on Double occupancy:	£595

10 Nights Umrah Packages

Makkah: 4*Dar Al Eiman Grand Hotel, 5 nights
Madinah: 4* Al Eiman Qebla Hotel, 5 nights

Cost per person based on Quadruple occupancy:	£500
Cost per person based on Triple occupancy:	£550
Cost per person based on Double occupancy:	£705

14 Nights Umrah Packages

Makkah: 4*Dar Al Eiman Grand Hotel, 7 nights
Madinah: 4* Al Eiman Qebla Hotel, 7 nights

Cost per person based on Quadruple occupancy:	£575
Cost per person based on Triple occupancy:	£645
Cost per person based on Double occupancy:	£840

Note – All above-mentioned packages include the following:

Acquisition of Visas
Meet & Assist at Jeddah Airport
Ziarats in Makkah & Madinah
Full transfers: Jeddah-Makkah-Madina-Jeddah

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Best Age To Perform Umrah

Umrah is the Non-obligatory pilgrimage having a great virtue. Muslims from all across the world always desire to perform Umrah and Hajj because the utmost wish to see the holy Kabah and feeling the cool breeze of the Makkah city is something that can be said an intrinsic dream of a Muslim that moves with him all along his life.

Only a high spirit to perform Umrah is not enough for the completion of it but also a Muslim who is going to perform Umrah must be aware of how to perform it. Performing it wrong or not delivering the rituals in a proper manner will despite bringing virtue will may be a source of the Non-acceptance by the Almighty. To avoid such issues, it is eminent to perform Umrah accurately.

Many of us think about the appropriate age to perform Umrah. Some of us are sided towards the old age because it is the age of pondering and wisdom and a person gets mature enough to reflect back on his past wrongdoings. While some of us consider the young age to be the most appropriate for the holy ritual as it is the age full of zealous and encouragement.

Also, youth is the time that comes only once in his life in which a person’s physical as well as its psychological condition accompanied him to carried our any task especially when the goal of a person is to perform Umrah because it is an Ibadah that requires a lot of physical effort and long lasting stamina.

But as far as my opinion is concerned, I think the middle age is perfect for performing Umrah. I do have reasons to support my thoughts;
Healthy is wealthy:

The very first and I think the most eminent one is the health of a person that matters the most in such rituals. Umrah is a massive gathering having millions of people around you. You obviously have to move a lot here and there to make your space among such a huge crowd. If you are not healthy and cannot maintain your physical condition there, then you will not be able to deliver your rituals in a way they should be delivered. But if you belong to the middle age, then you will be aware enough of the medical condition of yours.
Hot is a not:

The weather of the Arab land is highly hot and the sun always remains at the top of your head. Sunstrokes or unconsciousness are two of the main health problems that pilgrims have to face while performing Umrah. People pertaining to too old or too young age are not able to co-operate with the weather. Sometimes get fatigued and become unable to proceed with the Umrah rituals in a proper manner. Middle-aged people are not too old so their physical condition is good enough to catch up with the climate.
The better understanding of religion:

It is the age when people are well aware of what to do and what to not. They become old enough to ponder their good and wrongdoings but also feel a bit relaxed. Because they know that they have time to make it right what was done wrong. They also have more knowledge about Islam and Islamic aspects than the young people can pay more attention.

Usually, the issue that comes with young people is that they did not have experienced. Much about life in their lives so they do not have an idea how to make the wrong right. Moreover, they have a bit lacking knowledge about religion and cannot pay attention. With that much dedication that a middle-aged person is able to pay.

However, we must say that all of the ages are good to perform the holy ritual. You will only be able to place your foot on the holy land. When you will be honored to be a guest of the Almighty at His SWT place.

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Can you perform Umrah while in debt?

Every Muslim in this world has an utmost desire to perform Hajj and Umrah once in his life. It is true that you can visit the House of the Almighty only and if He SWT invites you because you can visit someone house only when the other summonses you. But there are some materialistic reasons that you give yourself in order to think about why you are not able to go on this sacred journey. One big issue is a financial one. Of course, living in this world you are dependent upon the money you have in order to do anything. Regarding Umrah, there are times when people planning to perform Umrah think to borrow money to perform the holy journey.

The matter in regards to performing Umrah while in debt is different than it is in the case of performing Hajj. It is permissible for one to go to Umrah even if one is in debt, only if these journeys to the holy cities will not the cause of delaying the repayment of the loan due upon him. Paying off debts is an obligatory injunction and one will be questioned regarding outstanding debts by the Almighty Allah. However, planning and proceeding for Umrah is an optional deed.

Sometimes it is mandatory to pay off your debt first rather than to take off for the holy journey to the holy cities, however, proceeding Umrah while be in debt is also permissible in Islam. if you have debt and you still have strong desire to perform Umrah and see the holy and prestigious sites in Makkah and Madina, then your going is not Haram and it will be accepted in front of the Lord by the will of His SWT.

Even if you go to the holy land for the performance of Umrah, you probably have doubt about whether or not your journey will be accepted by your Lord. To overcome this doubt, it will be a healthy practice to seek permission from your creditors. It will ease up your heart and you will be able to light heartily can endeavor your Umrah. One situation is to pay your debt in installments. In this way, you can pay your debt as well as your pocket will not be a burden even if you go out for your Umrah journey.

Prophet Muhammad SAWW stated different Hadith regarding debt and that it is necessary for a loaner to pay off his debt as soon as possible. If someone is delaying his paying off deliberately and he will die around the time then he will have to face the wrath of Almighty. On the other hand, it is also virtual for the loan giver to wait for his loaner to pay off his debt since he had taken the loan because he was in need and probably do not have enough amount to pay off. Prophet Muhammad SAWW said; “I seek shelter from disbelief and debt.”

Islam endeavors easiness and comfort to its believers in every aspect of life. Islam is the religion that pays attention to people’s right and people desires. So it gives permission to its believers to go to perform Umrah even in debt. However, the case is different in Hajj and Umrah. Muslims can perform Umrah in debt but cannot perform Hajj in debt. The reason is that Hajj is an obligatory ritual and is mandatory once in a lifetime who is financially and physically capable to afford it. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is the source of the cleansing of the soul. Umrah is non- obligatory and can perform at any time throughout the year when a person wants. Hajj is the great virtual ritual and is also a great responsibility so it cannot be delivered by taking loans and debt. However, Umrah can be performed while in debt because it is non- mandatory ritual.

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Some Exciting Umrah Packages from the UK

Umrah is the most pious journey for any Muslim. Everyone wants to enjoy this tour without any hurdle and Problem. But problems are the part of life they are always in front of our plans. In the UK to find the reliable agent is the most difficult task. They don’t deliver what they promise. But Qibla Travels Ltd delivers everything you desire. We have our special Umrah Packages from Birmingham 2018 in which we have arranged everything from your departure till your return back to the UK. More than 10 years have been passed serving the Muslims with low-cost Umrah and low-cost Hajj Packages to the Muslims residing in the UK.

Our services are always up to the mark that’s why our customers are like a reference to the new clients. Packages for Umrah from the UK 2018 includes everything you want for your sacred tour. You will have your visa, ticket, transport hence everything will be provided within your budget. Our packages are crafted by keeping your pocket situations in mind.

Facilities included in an Umrah Packages from Birmingham 2018:

• Smooth visa process, after you provide all the required documents.
• Travel with top airlines with low-cost flight tickets.
• Accommodations with the clean environment and close to Haram.
• Air-conditioned and comfortable transport for you Ziyaraat.

A guide assisting you in every step of your journey, about the shopping of dates and Zamzam, history of the places you visit and everything else you need.

Considering all the circumstances you face while managing your budget for your tour. We have crafted all the packages according to your requirements. If you still face any kind of issue in choosing one package from various cheap Umrah Packages, you can always contact our team for the best suitable recommendations for the package. Give us a chance this year to help you arrange your most memorable tour of life, which you can cherish all your life. We always make sure that our customer is satisfied or not. If you have any complaints or suggestions you can contact us every time you want. We will surely get back to you as soon as possible.

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Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and has more importance than Umrah. Even it is not compulsory, one should not waste the opportunity coming his way. Hajj is obligatory for those who are capable both financially and physically. It is not easy to take up for everyone. That’s why people prefer Umrah and it’s been more convenient than before because of travel agencies providing Umrah Packages from London and other cities. 

Through these packages, you can get fully guided tours to Makkah and Madina. Arrangements of the tour are a time taking task but if you choose Hajj or Umrah Packages then it would be the responsibility of the experts

Umrah is one of the good deeds from all. It has many virtues and every rite of Umrah has its own significance. Ihram, Tawaf, Saee, and shaving of the head are the basic rites of Umrah. One should perform all these rituals with devotion and enthusiasm. This little hardship will lead you to the cleansing of your soul from the sins. The first and most important ritual of it is Ihram.

Ihram and its significance

In rituals of Umrah and Hajj Ihram is the first rite. People wear Ihram at the place of Meeqat and make the intention. It is not just a random dress code to follow. These two white pieces of clothes hold a special importance in a pilgrim’s life. Its white color indicated the purity. In the state of Ihram, one is protected by Allah. Before assuming Ihram it is commanded to take bath. This dress code is only for males. Females are allowed to wear their casual dresses while uncovering face and hands. There are certain things prohibited in the state of Ihram like perfume, hunting, cutting or plucking hairs etc.

You can choose any of the Umrah Packages from London and make your trip memorable. Qibla Travels are providing fully guided and Cheap Umrah Packages from London. A chance of Umrah is blessing from Allah, avail it and let us be the source of your sacred journey.

Qibla Travels Ltd offers Packages for Umrah with Ziyarat from London, Birmingham, Glasgow and all the UK. Our Hajj Packages includes Economy Hajj, Deluxe Hajj, and 5 Star Hajj Packages. Call us for further details: ***02085584848***

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Though Umrah is not an obligatory act to perform and it is only taken as-Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH). Still, the journey of Umrah is immensely important for Muslims. Rituals are preferred to perform with the right obligation. Umrah is the ritual to perform with complete obligations from wearing Ihram till getting out of it. While you are in a state of Ihram, one should feel himself in a state of purity. 

This is the journey that can purify your souls. Your sins will wipe away after performing Umrah. So, perform your religious obligation with dignity, seek his forgiveness from the core of your heart. Behave like a child in front of him who can weep and let his wishes fulfilled.

Just be careful while choosing your Hajj and Umrah travel agent because the market of travel agents is full of frauds. Go to ATOL registered companies and book your Umrah Packages details with them. One of the reliable and trusted companies in the UK is Qibla Travels Ltd. 

We have been working for many years and now the team includes experts in the industry who are completely aware of your needs and demands. All facilities will be provided and once you landed in Makkah or Madina, you will be assisted by one of our tour guides who will help you in transfers within the city or in case of any emergency or problem.

Experience your lifetime and most memorable journey with one and only Qibla Travels Ltd that not only guides you about the rituals of the Holy journey but will also help you with package recommendations. Contact us at any time and be the first one to get you Umrah Packages details booked with a most trustworthy travel agent in the United Kingdom. Our team is looking forward to planning an amazing journey with you this year.

Qibla Travels Ltd offers Hajj Packages 2018 with Ziyarat from London, Birmingham, Glasgow and all the UK. Our Hajj Packages includes Economy Hajj, Deluxe Hajj, and 5 Star Hajj Packages. Price starts at £4,800. Call us for further details: ***02085584848***

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Enjoy the luxuries and cheapest Umrah Packages

Umrah is a spiritual journey which acts as a nourishment of your Imaan. Anyone who is a Muslim will surely wish to visit the holy cities of Makkah and Madina at least once in a life. A promised reward is the removal of poverty from your life when you perform Umrah with full attention and a chance is given to start a new journey with a firm belief in Allah and his doings. In order to help you in fulfilling your wish, we are offering Packages for Umrah 2018 this year. Some family discounts and deals are also available. Go to our website and you will get to know more about us and our services.

Qibla Travels Ltd is providing their services for 5 years and has developed its name among one of the top reputed companies currently working in the UK. We have a special team who is committed to designing Umrah Packages keeping your needs and all other facts in mind. Considering the common features of any tour, we are providing basic facilities along with luxuries within your budget. Our Cheap Umrah Packages 2018 doesn’t mean low-quality standards. We only aim for best quality with a satisfaction of customers.

Services included in our packages are visa processing, low-cost flight tickets of top airlines in the UK and many others. Accommodations are clean and closest to Haram. Our local representative will guide you throughout your tour along with air-conditioned and comfortable transport.

When you book your Cheapest Umrah Packages 2018 with us we assure you a convenient journey ahead. After booking with us you can focus on your spiritual needs rather than travel formalities. You just have to provide all necessary documents on time in order to start a visa process as soon as possible. In case you need any help for choosing a package, contact our representative and he will recommend you a suitable package that can fulfill your requirements.

If you are facing any problem in selecting deals, have a lot of queries are in your mind, or you want some more details regarding our packages then feel free to contact us at any time. Our team is always waiting for your feedback and response so that they can focus on possible improvements in our services.

Qibla Travels Ltd provides Cheap Umrah Packages with flights and best Hotels for the UK citizens. Book your cheapest Umrah Packages in advance so that you wouldn’t have to face any inconvenience during the bookings. Customize your Umrah package with your family desire. Price: £370. Call us. 020 3208 0000

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If you are in the UK and finding Low-Cost packages for Umrah Tour 2018, then Qibla Travels Ltd is the best place for you. Qibla Travels Ltd provides cheap Umrah packages for the UK settled Muslims. No matter which city you belong to, you will get low-cost flight tickets and stay in well-renowned hotels of Makkah and Madinah.

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We respect your religious values and understand your spirits. When it comes to Umrah and Hajj, then region doesn’t matter at all. It is now easy for the UK based Muslims to perform their religious duties, they can also have blessings of Allah whenever they want. Don’t let your budget come your way and live your dream. All Low-cost Packages for Umrah Tour 2018 are always designed by keeping your fears in mind.

Our responsibility is to make your journey memorable and lifetime experience. These cheap Umrah packages are always designed to make our customers feel comfortable in every way. By keeping your convenience and comfort in mind, our package includes everything in it from low-cost flight tickets to 5-star hotels accommodation. In addition to that, you will be guided about each and every single detail.Qibla Travels Ltd has a team who has dedicated all its efforts to their customers. They are always there for you whenever you need them. We are continuously improving the services you just need to take a little time to give us feedback regarding our services. Once we get your response, we will ensure you a better journey next time.

Cheap Umrah packages 2018 includes special discounts on family Packages. You will confirm your Umrah package and implementation is our responsibility. Everything will be organized according to your plan. You can search everywhere else, but you will not find these low-cost Umrah packages.

in 2018, we will be blessed by becoming a source of your Umrah this Year. We promise you the quality, low-cost Umrah packages, air-conditioned buses and any type of guidance you need. One of our agents will meet you in Makkah and he would be assisting you on your way to Haram, Masjid-ul-Nabwi. He will guide the history of the places you visit. We hope you won’t waste a moment in taking your decision. Confirm a booking now and everything else will be our headache.

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Why choose Qibla Travels Ltd for Hajj and Umrah Packages 2018?

Why choose Qibla Travels Ltd for Hajj and Umrah Packages 2018?

Umrah is one of the most important elements of Islam. It is not controlled like Hajj and Umrah packages to be obtainable in a particular month. Umrah is more of an autonomous Islamic event. It can be undertaken in any month of a year. The Muslims feel fortunate in undertaking Umrah. They feel sacred that ALLAH has assumed then such decency of coming to the holy place in the world.

There are people in the world, who pull together money so that they could be able to visit the sacred place once in their entire life. As it is the wish of every single Muslim in the world. Hajj is the largest pilgrimage in the world. For such people, Umrah Package deals are obtainable by different travel agencies. By getting in touch such travel agencies they can perform their Umrah with gladness. The low-cost package will make available to you all those amenities and services, which a person adores at home. So you will not have to be worried about anything as you only have to heart on your Umrah.

Get in touch with the advantages:

By holding the Umrah package from the UK you can get the advantage of finalizing your Umrah on time relatively the being late from planned. You will not feel remorse by using cheapest Hajj and Umrah package because they will satisfy you in all the factors. As being a foreigner, it will be problematic for you to search out for some trustworthy people or travel operators and hire them, who would guide you better to the places and will show you right guidance during your Umrah. Qibla Travels Ltd, which you chose will be accountable for you a guide, who will arrange a vehicle for your trip. So that you do not have to be worried about the long tour.

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The most noticeable benefit of selecting the Qibla Travels Ltd is that you can undertake your Umrah with the devotion and the concentration and get the blessings of ALLAH. It is a great instant to see people of all races, flags, and creeds upended together in one gesture and praying to the Enormous. Nowhere else can you get to see such an attractive sight! It is truly an astonishing moment when you pray to God and seek his consecration. 

There should be no hatred in your mind and you should keep your mind and heart pure and clean from all kinds of negative thoughts and only think about God. Hajj is well-thought-out to be one such familiarity that attractions over 3, 00,000 worshippers every year from corner to corner means all across to the entire world. It is an act, a ritual that would free you from all types of variation and would stability your mind and would preach you for harmony and pleasure all around the world.

Book your Cheap Hotels for Hajj and Umrah

Besides offering the cheapest Umrah Packages in London, we also offer you deluxe lodging and accommodation facilities. Listed below are the Hajj and Umrah hotels available in Makkah & Medina. The prices vary for 5-star, 4-star and 3-star hotels. You have the option to choose any hotel from the available options listed below, based on your needs and budgets. If you have doubt or questions about cost and the facilities of these hotels, then please stay in touch by giving us a call or contacting us via our page.

Worldwide Flights booking with Qibla Travels Ltd

Qibla Travels Ltd offers worldwide Cheap Flights booking for all Major destination from the UK. We offer worldwide Flights & holidays at affordable prices. We always aim to offer Cheap airfare and quality Services.a Select the available dates and book your flight for the discount price.

We always aim to offer the cheap flights on Umrah and Hajj. We cover all major destinations across the globe. If you are a budget traveler, you probably already know that there are many cheap airline tickets during the off-peak season of several destinations around the UK and worldwide flights. Qibla Travels aim to find the best cheap deal for your Hajj and Umrah travel across the UK and Worldwide.

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The Purpose of Performing Umrah ( Umrah packages 2018 )

Deluxe Umrah Packages 2018 for UK Citizens

Umrah is one of the most prestigious obligations of Islam which you can perform anytime because of Qibla travels provides inexpensive Deluxe Umrah packages with family from UK with hotel and flight and as Muslims, it is a thing of high honor to perform the most sacred obligation of all time. 

Basically the word Umrah is an Arabic term which means to visit or see something. In Islam, Umrah means that you visit the holy Kaaba and do circular motions around the Kaaba which is known as Tawaf. When Muslims perform Umrah with a positive intention through Qibla travels provides inexpensive Three star 2018 Easter Umrah packages with family from London with hotel and flight they try their best to gain the maximum amount of blessings they can. The best thing about Umrah is that you can perform it anytime in the year, whenever you thing that the appropriate time has arrived for you to perform Umrah. 

You can choose the most suitable flight days and times due to Qibla travels Ltd provides inexpensive Three star 2017 Ramadan Umrah packages with family from London with hotel and flight and can experience the most spiritual journey of your life. On the other hand, the sacred obligation Hajj has a specific time and day of the year on which we are supposed to perform it so you have the benefit of performing Umrah by Qibla travels provides inexpensive Three star 2017 Ramadan Umrah packages with family from London with hotel and flight anytime you want unlike the holy obligation Hajj which needs to be performed on specific days. Undoubtedly it is the best way to ask for Allah’s mercy that you perform Umrah and pray to Allah that may he remove all your sins. 

Cheapest Umrah Packages 2018 for UK citizens

Qibla travels Ltd provides inexpensive 3 star 2018 Ramadan Umrah packages with family from London with hotel and flight and in order to avail the benedictions of Umrah, it is surely a great thing of wisdom that you try your best to choose the most suitable package which matches with your requirements and then ultimately it would not only help you in achieving your goal but also Qibla Travels Ltd provides inexpensive 5 star 2018 Ramadan Umrah packages with family from London with hotel and flight is recommended to other people whether they are your family member or friends so that they can also gain the mercy and forgiveness of Allah and can further succeed in life under the shower of Allah’s blessings.

Cheapest Umrah packages 2018 is our best Umrah package. We are the best choise for clients with our quality services and reasonable price. By clicking this button and check your cheapest Umrah package for 2018.

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