Understanding the pilgrimage »Nabawi Mulia

For every Muslim, one of the big dreams that you want to realize is to visit the house of Allah Subḥānahu wa taʿālā, namely Baitullah (Ka’bah), and perform worship with full of solemnity in the Holy Land. In addition to the pilgrimage that has special time and provisions, there is another form of worship that is also highly recommended, namely Umrah.

Umrah is an alternative to worship that is very noble and can be carried out at any time throughout the year. In contrast to the pilgrimage which can only be done in the month of Dzulhijjah and includes several locations outside the city of Mecca, the pilgrimage can be carried out at any time and only located in the city of Mecca.

In language, words Umrah Means “visit.” Whereas in sharia terms, Umrah is a form of worship for Allah subḥānahu wa taʿālā by visiting the house in a state of worship, then doing tawaf around the Kaaba seven times, doing or running between the hill of Shafa and Marwah Hill seven times, and ended with Tahallul, which became the base or.

Umrah requirements

Umrah requirements are things that must be met before someone performs this worship. If one of the conditions is not met, then the pilgrimage that is done becomes invalid.

Following are the valid conditions for Umrah:

1. Muslim

2. Already balig (mature in a shari’a)

3. Healthy

4. Merdeka (not a Sahaya servant)

5. Capable physically, mentally, and financially

Pillars of Umrah

Umrah pillars are part of the implementation of worship that cannot be abandoned. If one of the pillars is not done, the worship of the pilgrimage is considered invalid.

Umrah pillars consist of:

1. Ihram’s intention from Miqat
   Intend to ihram from the specified limit (miqat) while saying:
   I have Umrah
   LBAIKA ‘Umratan
   Meaning: “O Allah, I fulfill your call to carry out the pilgrimage.”

2. Laughter
   Around the Kaaba as many as seven rounds counterclockwise. The first three rounds were carried out by walking fast (ramal) for men, and the remaining four rounds were done by walking normally. Tawaf began and ended in the corner of the Hajar Aswad.

3. Sai
   Top -jogged between Shafa Hill and Marwah seven times, starting from Shafa and ended in Marwah.

4. TAHALLUL
   Shave all or some head hair for men. For women just cut a small portion of the ends of the hair, approximately the size of one finger segment.

5. Orderly
   Carry out all the pillars of Umrah in sequence and nothing is missed.

Mandatory Umrah

In addition to harmony, there are also things that are included in the mandatory Umrah. Leaving one of these obligations does not cancel the Umrah, but is required to replace it with dam Or good.

Mandatory Umrah includes:

1. Ihram’s intentions from the specified miqat

2. Avoid the prohibition during ihram

The restrictions that must be avoided after wearing ihram clothes include:

• Using fragrances

• Having a husband and wife relationship or making out that arouse lust

• Cut nails, remove hair, or peel from the skin

• Arguing, saying dirty, or being rude

• Apply, get married, or marry someone else

• Hunting or helping animal hunting

• Damage or pull out plants

• Kill animals, except those who threaten life

• For men: wearing clothes that are sewn, covering their heads, and wearing footwear shoes

• For women: covering your face with a veil or wearing a glove

Umrah Priority

Umrah worship has a great virtue in the sight of Allah Subḥānahu wa taʿālā. In a hadith from Sahih Bukhari mentioned:

Umrah to Umrah as a redemption for what is between them, and the true pilgrimage does not have a prize except heaven
Meaning: “Umrah to the next Umrah becomes an eraser of sin between the two. And the hajj that is mabrur has no reply but heaven.” (Hours. Bukhari)

According to the scholars, the law of carrying out the pilgrimage is Sunnah miracle For every Muslim who has been able. Based on the hadith above, a Muslim is allowed to carry out more than once if he has the ability, because every pilgrimage will be an eraser of sin between one another.

Practice sunnah during Umrah

In addition to pillars and compulsory Umrah, there are several additional practices that are prioritized and highly recommended to be done during the Holy Land:

• Maintaining Prayer Five Time Congregation at the Grand Mosque

• Increasing tawaf sunnah while in Mecca

• Revive dawn time with worship and prayer

• Applying the Sunnah of the Prayer in the Hijir Ismail area

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That’s the full encouragement of Umrah, from the meaning, condition, rules, to priorities and additional practices. Conducting Umrah with true knowledge and understanding is very important so that the worship performed is not only valid, but also high value in the sight of Allah Subḥānahu wa taʿālā. May Allah Subḥānahu wa taʿālā accept and receive your worship and bestow his love and blessings throughout life.