10 Common Umrah Mistakes and Smart Ways to Avoid Them

Umrah is a spiritual trip to the holy sites of Mecca and Madinah where we can connect with spirituality, repent for past wrongdoings, though a little mistake can spoil the comfort. Islamic Travel Agency understands that doing excellent deeds and promising to achieve humility, kindness, and compassion in daily life. Planning Umrah can be exhausting especially if you're first-time travellers whose hearts are more focused to the spiritual aspects of the trip. We offer perfectly designed Cheap Umrah Packages UK featuring necessary services to assure you don’t make unpleasant mistakes to enjoy a spiritually focused and blessed pilgrimage.

Not Learning About Umrah before the Trip

One of the most common mistakes that pilgrims often make is not learning the Umrah rituals before departing. Pilgrims merely rely on guides and Umrah experts and then find themselves confused and disordered during rituals. No doubt, guides help and assist with rituals but it is wise to learn them yourself too. Islamic Travel Agency offers pre departure lectures and Umrah sessions to understand the rituals correctly. Learn the step-by-step, watch videos, attend Umrah seminars, join lectures and read knowledgeable and authentic materials to understand them fully. It is wise to memorize Duas, learn Ihram rules, what to do and what not to do before departing. Staying informed offers confidence, peace of mind and spiritual serenity.

Wearing Ihram Incorrectly

The state of Ihram is the most sacred and spiritual state of Umrah and getting it done wrongly is one of the most frequent issues among the pilgrims. Some pilgrims wear the Ihram improperly. You can practice wearing the ihram at home before starting your journey. To keep it not falling you can use Ihram belts and clips. Avoid using stitched (Men) clothes, socks, undergarments or even any cloth belt that wraps the body like cloth. Use unscented and clean cloths. Women should wear comfortable modest dress that doesn’t cover their face.

Over Packing or Carrying Unnecessary Luggage

Over Packing is another most discussed topic among the pilgrims. Many pilgrims pack unnecessary items and do not use items. The over Packing makes the journey unpleasant and uncomfortable, especially while walking between the cities. Ramadan Umrah packages UK presented by Islamic Travel Agency offer complete assistance with what to pack on your sacred journey. Pilgrims should check their luggage policy and pack accordingly, keep Ihram, basic toiletries, prayer items (prayer mat, beads, dua book, reflection book) extra slippers and medication. Avoid packing heavy, unnecessary. Keep daily used items in a small backpack or handy.

Mistakes during Tawaf

Tawaf is moving act of reflection and pilgrims can be distracted because of overcrowding and confusion. It is advised to know the Tawaf points, starting and ending sections and necessary duas to recite during Tawaf to lessen the risk of mistakes. Make sure to start each of the seven circles from the corner of the Kaaba (Hajar Aswad) and complete at the same point. The higher authorities now installed the green lights to mark the Tawaf area, making it easy and comfortable. Men are required to jog or walk in a speedy pace when the green lights show and females are advised to walk at their own pace. Recite the duas and complete each of the seven circles (must).

Rushing, pushing and shoving during rituals

Millions of Muslims plan their Umrah journey at the same time and the Haram can be crowded. To lose your temper/ patience or doing aggressive activities while performing Umrah can waste the spiritual essence of the Journey. It is highly appreciated to stay calm, peaceful and aware of your surroundings. Pushing others causes harm and creates an environment of distress. Stay calm, be patient as the reward of protecting others and behaving nicely with others has immense divine rewards and blessings. Perform your rituals peacefully and if you feel overcrowded just pace out for some other time. Keep reminding yourself that you are present there to worship Allah, not to compete with others.

Wasting Time in Non-Spiritual Activities

It is human nature to be distracted by other things but you can overcome the mistake with a little careful planning. Though Mecca and Madinah are sites of devotion, they also overflow with modern distractions and interruptions. More time on shopping, countless selfies, videography of the landscape, and tourism could bring out the real significance and main goal of your trip. The best way to make more of your time is to set a budget, timetable and allocate specific time for non-spiritual activities. Keep your phone away while in the walls of Haram and concentrate on your connection with the Almighty. Umrah is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity so, make sure you use it in the best possible way.

Not Preparing Physically for the Journey

Umrah is a sacred journey that consists of a set of rituals (Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, Halaq) and it requires a lot of walking, heat endurance, physical strength, and practice of standing for long hours in front of the holy Kaaba to repent, rebirth and renewal of soul and heart. Pilgrims with low fitness or unstable health conditions may struggle or fall sick. To come over this problem it is wise to consult with your doctor before booking your exclusive Umrah packages take medicine, practice walking and performing rituals at home and get proper sleep. According to your health conditions, consider using wheelchairs and other health aids.

Forgetting the purpose of journey

The primary and core purpose of Umrah is to connect with the Creator of Kingdoms and start a spiritually filled life. Treating the sacred journey as tourism or vacation, and complaining over minimal inconveniences may lessen the rewards. To avoid the distraction, keep renewing the intention, stay focused, memorize duas, and keep in touch with spirituality. Remember that the main goal is to return home with a changed and renewed heart and soul with a stronger belief and faith.

Wasting time and not cherishing every moment

Starting the holy path to perform Umrah is a once-in-a-lifetime chance and a amazing gift from Allah. Great. Oversleeping, forgetting/ missing your prayers, spending more time on social media to converse with friends or live streaming or engaging in pointless gossip in your hotel rooms results in no positive change. Make a plan, fix your schedules, and spend more time in reflecting and worshiping. Every second in the Haram is blessing, offering a chance to reconnect with true meaning of life.

A mistake-free journey starts with trusted carrier

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