Friday 22 November 2013

Advice And Guide For Umrah And Hajj Pilgrims

Umrah and Hajj are both pilgrimages for Muslims, where Hajj is an obligatory one and Umrah is a smaller and non obligatory pilgrimage. Both of these events hold special place in the hearts and minds of Muslims, who wish to purify their souls and getting their sins washed away by performing this pilgrimage. All those Muslims in Britain who are wishing to perform Hajj and Umrah, should be well aware of the health hazards present. Even though it is highly recommended that you perform Hajj and Umrah, there are health precautions that every Muslim should take.

The Saudi authorities spend lots of money and energy on the health factor during Hajj and Umrah by preventing people from performing Hajj or Umrah due to medical reasons. Visas are often rejected and people feel heart broken over it, however it is done in the best interest of humanity and yourself. In a place that is concentrated with people from all over the world, it is a major responsibility of the Saudi authorities to prevent an outbreak of any disease. Once a disease like polio or hepatitis B is starts to spread among the people, they will carry the virus and germs to their own countries and spread it there. Each and every Muslim should put the health and betterment of another Muslim over their own and be responsible.

The Umrah and Hajj guide by British Hajj Travel is a perfect example of providing British Muslims with the advice of when to perform Hajj or Umrah. In this guide you will find that Muslims are not discouraged form performing Hajj or Umrah, but rather are advised and warned about the realities of the health situation. Hajj is performed through great physical exertion and if you feel you are not capable of it then you should not perform it as there is no sin for that. Allah understand your shortcomings and will accept your regret of not performing Hajj. British Hajj is especially careful of and warns those people who are above the age of 65, have chronic diseases, or anyone who suffers form a weak immune system to not travel to Saudi during Hajj.

It is advisable for all to be wary of the health issues that could result if you are not careful and stubborn about performing pilgrimage. You should not risk you children or pregnant women to any kind of dangerous environment either and that is why the Saudi authorities have prevented these two categories of people from pilgrimage as well. You should postpone your pilgrimage and God willing perform it at another time if you fall into any of the categories above.

Performing Hajj and Umrah is a difficult task as with the millions of people present in one place it becomes difficult to walk around with ease. Especially during Hajj, when you are moving from one city to another, and have to walk long distances, sometimes sleep in tents, you have to be really prepared for hardship. Allah makes easy for those whom He will and in Islam there is a lot of ease for those with pure intentions. A Muslim should be responsible towards others and be compassionate, therefore postponing your Hajj and Umrah plans will not be an issue. If you have postponed your Hajj plans for 2014, then get in touch with British Hajj companies and start booking a tour now.