In its present form, the Umrah dates from the lifetime of Muhammad PBUH,
it is the composite of many pre-Islamic ceremonies that ere
reinterpreted in the monotheistic terms and supplemented by prayers of
the Muslims. Umrah is the minor pilgrimage of those who are entering in
the Makkah with the intention to visit the Bayt-Allah. It is also
commendable, though optional, for Muslims residing in Makkah. Its
similarity to the major and obligatory pilgrimage (hajj) in Islam, and
made some fusion of the two natures, yet the pilgrim has the choice to
perform the Umrah independently, or in combination with Hajj. As in the
Hajj, the Umrah start with, by assuming the state of Ahraam which is
ritual purity. Then, following a formal declaration, which is Niyah for
the Umrah, and then on entering in the Makkah, circling the sacred
shrine of the Kaabah seven times. The pilgrim may touch the black stone
placed in a corner of the Kaaba, as this is a sacred stone and even the
starting place of the Tawaaf-e-Kaaba. After praying behind the
Maqa-e-Abrahim, the pilgrim has to drink as much Zamzam water, as to his
fill, and touch the black stone again. The Saee, running seven times
between Safa and the Mrwah, and finally the ritual of shaving of the
head completes the Umrah of the Pilgrim.
The pilgrim, went with the intention of Umrah, is just unable to come
back without registering his attendance at the tomb of Muhammad S.A.W.
The visit to the Tomb of Holy Prophet PBUH, in the holy Mosque Medinah,
is known as the Ziyarah. The Ziyarah also includes the visit to the
other sacred places in the Makkah and the Medinah. In Makkah: the
Jannat-ul-Muala, Jabl-e-Noor, Masjid-e-Kahaf, masjid-e Ayesha,
Jable-e-Rahma, Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat, whereas, the Masjid-e-Nabvi
S.A.W.W, the Masjid-e-Qubaa, the Jannat-ul-Baqqie, the Juma Mosque, Abu
Baqar Mosque, Ali Mosque, Masjid-e-Ghammama, plan of Baddar and the
Jabl-e-Uhud are some of the places include in the Ziyarah-e-Muqadisa in
Medinah.
Article by: blog.umrahexperts.co.uk
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