The Sunnah Way: Enhancing Your Hajj Umrah Experience

1. The Sunnah Way: Enhancing Your Hajj Umrah Experience Umrah, thelesserIslamic pilgrimage to thesacredcity of Makkah, isahighlyspiritualjourneythatpurifiesthe heart andleadsthe believer closer to Allah (SWT).Thoughthecompulsoryactsof Umrah—Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i, and Halq/Taqsir— arefamous, there aresomelesser-documentedSunnahs thatwillreallymakea big difference toyour spiritual journey. Performingthese Sunnahs not onlyreapadditionalreward (ajr) but alsofurtheryourattachmentto the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the sacredenvironmentof the Haramain. Hereat Tawheed Umrah, ourspeciallycraftedUmrah packagesseektobringnotonlycomfort and conveniencebut alsoavenuesfor spiritualgrowth. Letusdiscover7 lesser-known Sunnahs youmayadoptonyour Umrahjourney. 1. Entering Makkah with Humility and Praise WhilemostpeoplethinkaboutthethrillofenteringMakkah, the Sunnah is toapproachtheholycityinhumility,thankfulness, and praiseforAllah. The Prophet wouldenter Makkahbowinghis head, humbly glorifying Allah.

2. 2.StoppingtoLookat the Kaaba Upon Entry OnelovelySunnah that isnotwell-knownis tostopfor a momentandlookat the Kaaba withamazementandrespectuponfirstseeing it.Scholarssaythatit is mustahabbto make duaduringthistimebecauseit isoneoccasionwhen duas aremostprobablyaccepted. Tip:Writedownyour mostsincereduasbeforehand. Thistimewillbeemotional, and youmightforget what youwantedto ask. 3.UsingPerfumePriortoIhram (for Men) OneverycommonlyneglectedSunnah is that menshouldapplyperfumethatis notalcoholicpriortoentering into Ihram (priortothe niyyah).Afterenteringintothe state of Ihram, perfume becomeshalal. Prophet.:"I saw the Messenger of Allah with iṭr (perfume) on his head while in the state of Ihram." (Bukhari) Note: Women are notallowedtoapplyperfume during Umrah. 4.OfferingTahiyyat al-Masjid (2 Rakat)WhenEntering the Haram PriortocommencingTawaf,numerousindividualsbypassalovelySunnah:performingtwo rak'ahs ofTahiyyat al-Masjid,greeting the mosque.AlthoughTawaf islegallypermissibleasanalternativefor this prayeratMasjid al- Haram,itisstilladvisedbyscholars to performtwo rak'ahs ifpossibleand timepermits. This prayerisahumblesettingand isperformedasanactof gratitude towardsAllah forsafetransportationto His house. 5. Drinking Zamzam with Intention and Facing the Qiblah Zamzam water is notonlyfordrinking—it's a source of healing and blessings.Oneforgotten Sunnah is to face the Qiblah,stop, and make dua before drinking Zamzam. Prophet said:"The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for." (Ibn Majah) Tip: Make a specific,sinceredua before drinking, whether for health, guidance, or forgiveness. 6. Dhikr During Sa'i Between Safa and Marwah

3. Whereasthemajority ofpilgrimswalkquietlybetween Safa and Marwah, the Sunnah is tosaydhikr, duas, andtoponderoverthetravailof Hajar (RA). At the green lights (referredtoas Milayn al-Akhdarayn), men areurgedto walkquickly, as waspracticedby the Prophet. "Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158) Recite thefamousdua at Safa and Marwah: "Inna aṣ-Ṣafa wal-Marwah minshaʿā'irillāh…" 7. Making DuaUponFinishingUmrah Itis common for mostpeopletofinishUmrah andonlythinkofleavingthe mosque—but thisis apreciousmoment. The Sunnah is to makecomprehensivedua afterfinishingthelastHalq or Taqsirbecauseit is a time ofacceptability. You have just completed a sacredIslamic pilgrimage; your heart is pure, your sins are forgiven—what better time to raise your hands and ask Allah for your needs, your family’s well-being, and the entire Ummah? Enrich Your Spiritual Experience with Tawheed Umrah AtTawheed Umrah, wethinkyourpilgrimageshould beaboutmore than just abox- tickingseriesof rituals. Our package Umrahpackagesarebuiltto educate, inspire, andenhanceevery aspect ofyourjourney.Fromguided toursandreligiousguidance,toone-on-onesupport, weassistyouinlearningnotonlythe rituals—but the Sunnahs and spirituality thatultimatelymakeHajj Umrahpilgrimages. FAQs 1. Are alltheaboveSunnahsobligatoryto performforUmrah? No.Theyare Sunnah acts,i.e.,they areadvisableandhighlyrewardedbutnotnecessary. Theminimumpillars of Umrah must becompletedfor it to becounted asvalid. 2. Can Idothese Sunnahs even if Iamona group Umrah package? Yes. Whether youaregoing witha group oralone,each ofthese Sunnahs can bedoneseparatelyandrequireonly a fewminutes. 3. Will I beinstructedonthese Sunnahsaspart ofa Tawheed Umrah package? Yes. Our Tawheed Umrah teamprovidesorientation and spiritual guidancesoyou are wellequippedtogetthe mostfromyourtrip—including these lesser-known Sunnahs.

4. 4. Do these Sunnahsforwomenandmen? Yes,withtheexceptionofafew(e.g., perfumeuseformen),most of them applytoboth. Alwaysrefertoa qualifiedguideorscholarincase of uncertainty. 5. HowdoI book a spirituallyorientedUmrah package? Callusorlookatourwebsite. WeprovidepersonalizedUmrah packagestailoredtoyour spiritual, physical, and logisticalrequirements. Book Your Umrah Trip Now: Looking for luxury Umrah packages or budget Umrah packages within your means? Tawheed Umrah provides different packages for individuals, families, and groups. We also offer customized Hajj packages for the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage. ✈ Inquiry Before Booking:https://tawheedumrah.com/inquiry.aspx Contact With Us: Office: Unit-102, A-43, Block-A, Sector-63, Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201301 Email: info@tawheedumrah.com Contact Us: 7895412333 Website:https://tawheedumrah.com/ About Us: Tawheed Umrah is a Trust worthy travel agency where we provide proficient and excellent services to the customers. The company is a recognized one where their services are proficient and better because it is organized.