Umrah, also known as the lesser pilgrimage, is a voluntary act of worship performed by Muslims worldwide at any time of the year. Umrah offers significant spiritual benefits, purifying the soul and bringing inner peace. These benefits are multiplied when Umrah is performed in Ramadan.
One of the most inspirational reasons for Muslims to perform Umrah during the month of Ramadan is the hadith of Prophet Muhammad stating, “Performing Umrah in Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj with me” (Bukhari, Muslim). This article will help if you are going to perform in the month of Ramadan from the UK.
Ramadan Umrah
Islam is a total way of life, directing us in every direction, whether by way of pilgrimage or by devotion. On the way, blessings help one to quiet the heart.
Allah keeps us safe from accidents, problems, and difficulties as a reward for remembering Allah through these duas. This type of spiritual preparation means much more to many UK Muslims travelling to Makkah and Madinah, since the path is very sensitive and involves many flights and crowded airports. Reaching Allah through dua calms one’s heart.
Every Muslim should therefore have a dua and memory of Allah with every travel to ensure safe, peaceful, and joyful trips. Many Islamic travel agencies in the UK are offering Ramadan umrah packages that include accommodation, transportation, meals, and a tour guide.
Dua While Going out of the House
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised repeating this exquisite prayer before starting Umrah and before any other travels. With Allah’s guidance, this brief prayer will bring peace, safety, and numerous benefits to your journey.
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no power or strength except with Allah.”
Dua When Going out on a Journey
Travel in Islam is part of our worldly life and also a religious journey. The Holy Quran reminds us that every means of travel or conveyance has been gifted to us by Allah.
“Glory be to Him who has made this (ride) possible for us, though we could never have done it by ourselves. And surely, we will return to our Lord.”
Dua for Safe Travel
This is the dua given by the great Prophet Muhammad, and which should constantly be repeated at the start of any travel. In this way, blessings, peace, and protection from all sorts of harm or travel difficulties are ensured.
“O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are our Helper on the journey and the Protector of our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, unpleasant sights, and from returning to any harm in wealth or family.”
The Blessings of Ramadan Umrah
Fasting and performing worship in Mecca are great blessings. The rewards get multiplied like praying a single prayer in masjid Al Haram being worth 100000 elsewhere.
The month of Ramadan is considered a time when the gates of heaven are opened, and Allah’s mercy is abundant. Fasting and worship teach self-discipline, mindfulness, and gratitude. They help to purify the heart and uplift the soul.
The unique environment of Mecca, with fasting, provides a great experience. Ramadan prayers are considered more powerful and more likely to be accepted by Allah.
According to prophetic teaching, fasting and performing Umrah during Ramadan can lead to entry into heaven.
Seeking Allah’s Mercy in Ramadan Umrah
In Ramadan, Allah’s mercy overflows. Prophet Mohammed said, “The beginning of Ramadan is Mercy, its middle is forgiveness, and its end is freedom from the fire”.
Every moment in Ramadan is an opportunity to receive spiritual blessings. When a pilgrim performs Umrah in Ramadan, his good deeds get multiplied with the cleansing power of Umrah. Believers feel surrounded by Allah’s mercy as they stand before the Kaaba during Ramadan and raise their hands in dua.
It is a great reminder for every pilgrim that Allah’s mercy is great and accessible to all. Performing Umrah in Ramadan is not just about performing rituals; it is about returning home with a heart softened, sins forgiven, and a soul filled with the Almighty’s mercy.
If you are going for umrah, your umrah visa must be valid for six months.
Guidance for Making the Best of Your Journey
Muslims spend many hours in the air, so it is wise to maximise the health benefits. Avoid accidental conversations that abstract the heart, and accumulate your intentions authentically from the moment you leave home until you arrive in the adored cities.
Use the time for quiet reflection, address bottomward your dua list, and adjure aboveboard for your admired ones—family, friends, and the absolute Ummah.
The hours in the evening become a blessing for a more contemplative, prayerful advance. Many UK pilgrims say that the peaceful journey in the area is one they emotionally associate with Umrah before extensive Makkah.
Conclusion
Reciting duas offers Muslims barakah, protection, and peace; it is a spiritual path of the heart rather than a simple trip to Saudi Arabia.
Dua converts every second into a wonderful gift, whether you are travelling from the UK or elsewhere in the world toward Haram; Allah accepts your Umrah, protects your travel, and fills your heart with peace. Ameen