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`Umrah
literally means to visit a habitable
place.
In
terms of the Shari`ah it means to
pass the Miqat in Ihram to perform
Tawaf of the Ka`bah, Sa`y of Safa’
and Marwah and to shave/trim the
hair.
It
is Sunnah al-Mu`akkadah (emphasised
Sunnah) to perform `Umrah at least
once in a person’s life. Any more
than this is Mustahabb. `Umrah can
be performed anytime of the year
besides the days of Hajj (9-13th of
Dhul-Hijjah).
`Umrah
is a cleanser for the sins committed
between it and another `Umrah.
al-Bukhari,
Muslim
To
perform one `Umrah in Ramadan is
equal to a Hajj in reward. In
another narration, it is equal to a
Hajj performed with the Prophet (P.B.U.H.)
Muslim
The
performers of Hajj and `Umrah
represent (the order) of Allah. If
they call Him, He answers them and
if they seek His Forgiveness He
forgives them.
Ibn
Majah
`Abdullah
ibn Mas`ud reports that Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.)
said, “Perform Hajj and `Umrah one
after the other. Surely they remove
poverty and sins just as the furnace
removes the rust from iron, gold and
silver.”
at-Tirmidhi,
an-Nasa’i
`A’ishah
once sought permission from
Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.) to go for
Jihad.Rasulullah (P.B.U.H.) replied,
“Your Jihad is Hajj.”
Ahmad
`If
a person sets off for Hajj or `Umrah
and passes away en route, he shall
be brought before Allah I without
having to stand for judgement, nor
will he have to give account. It
shall be said to him: ‘Enter into
Jannah.’
at-Targhib
The
intention should be the sole
pleasure of Allah and should be
carried out in accordance with the
Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.).
Keep in mind that one is going to
visit the house of Allah (the Ka`bah),
which is perpetually visited by
angels, and has the mercy and
blessings of Allah I descending upon
it at all times.
The
intention should also include the
performance of a great Sunnah of
many of the great Prophets.
Important:
If one’s attitude is neglectful or
dismissive of this journey then one
will not only be wasting effort and
money, but one may actually be
liable for punishment for this
incorrect attitude.
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