Ziyarat Guide for Makkah and Madinah FAQs
Ziyarat comes from the Arabic language. It literally means to visit, but commonly it refers to a pilgrimage to the places associated with the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Makkah is the holiest city in Islam and is home to many ziyarats. Most important ziyarats in and near Makkah Jabal Nour, Jannatul Mualla, and cave Thawr.
Madinah is the second holiest city in Islam. Important ziyarat sites in Madinah are Jannatul Baqi, mosque Quba, and Masjid Qiblatain.
While performing ziyarat, one should read salawat as much as possible. Also, one should say, “Assallamu Alaikum Ayyuhan Nabiyyu Rahmatullohi WA Barakatuh” to greet the Prophet and his dear ones.
While performing ziyarat, a Muslim should maintain peace and harmony. They must not engage in any fights or arguments and must focus on Allah alone.
Umrah Journey FAQs
People should spend time with friends, family, teachers and mentors before leaving for Umrah. One should ask forgiveness for their past wrong actions and also offer duas.
Before performing Umrah and Hajj, every Muslim has to enter into a holy state known as Ihram. Ihram is also referred to as the prescribed clothes that one must wear upon reaching the Miqat.
Muslims aspiring to perform Umrah, should offer charity to poor and needy. The charity done is known as Zakat.
Wudhu is the act in which a pilgrim wash his/her arms, feet, face and more than 1/4 th of the head before wearing Ihram.
One can look out from the window of the airplane and offer Magrib, Fajr and Isha to perform Salah.