Virtues of Hajj and Umrah - Muslims Holy Travel

Hajj being the fifth pillar of Islam and Umrah is another most desired journey by the Muslims. Muslims from all over the globe prefer to spend quality time at the mosque of Allah and in Madinah Munawrah. These streets and house of Allah (SWT) are at the special place for all of the Muslims. It’s the chance when one can cry their heart out completely and seek forgiveness from the Lord of the universe. So, no matter how hard and tough life is right now, one must take time to keep his contact firm with one and only Allah Almighty. Other than five prayers of the day or your daily routine work, Hajj and Umrah are the journeys to pray little extra.  The journey is not only spiritual but it is quite virtuous too.

1.       Hajj is one of the best deeds

According to some Hadith and references, Hajj is considered one of the best deeds for both men and women. It is all virtuous and people are individually rewarded by the Allah (SWT).

One of the Hadith that is narrated by Abu Hurraira is that the Prophet was asked: "What is the best deed?" He replied: "To have faith in Allah and His Messenger." The enquirer asked: "What next?" The Prophet  said: "To perform jihad for the sake of Allah." The enquirer asked: "What next?" The Prophet  said: "A valid and accepted Hajj." [Al-Bukhari, Muslim, At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasaa’i, and Ahmad]. 

2.       Its reward is equal to Jihad

Hajj is declared equal to the Jihad and especially for women and others who are not able to observe Jihad. It especially considered appropriate for the women who want to participate in
Jihad along with their men. It is narrated by Hazrat Aisha who once asked Prophet (PBUH):

“O Messenger of Allah! We see that jihad is the best deed. Should we (women) not actively participate in it?" The Prophet  replied, 'No, the best jihad for you is valid and accepted Hajj.'" [Al-Bukhari]

3.       Paradise is guaranteed if Hajj is accepted

The reward of the accepted Hajj is Paradise. The Allah Almighty has promised it to the people who perform all the rituals of Hajj affectionately and as instructed.  

Once our beloved Prophet (PBUH) narrated that: "An ‘Umrah to another ‘Umrah will be exemption of sins for whatever occurs between them, and (entering) Paradise is the reward of a valid and accepted Hajj." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

4.       It purifies the soul from all the sins

A human being is the born to make mistakes and his all he sufferings are either test from Allah or they are implied to him because of the sins. But the door of forgiveness is always open. One can always knock that door by choosing Hajj or Umrah tour and purify it’s all sins from the past and give his/her life a very new start with Muslims Holy Travel.

It has been said by the Prophet (PBUH) that: "Perform Hajj and ‘Umrah successively for they remove poverty and sins just as fire removes the impurities of iron." [At-Tirmithi and Ibn Majah]

5.       Pilgrims of Hajj/Umrah are the guests of Allah

The best part of the journey is that it is you are the guest of Allah (SWT). So, it is obligated to you that supplicate as much as you can. Do His (SWT) dhikr with every breath you take. This may change your life forever and wipe away all sins permanently from your life.

Once Prophet (PBUH) said that:

"The pilgrims of the Hajj and ‘Umrah are the guests of Allah; and when they supplicate Him, He answers their supplication; and when they ask for His forgiveness, He forgives them." [Ibn Majah]