Tuesday 16 February 2021

5 Most Common Mistakes in Hajj & Umrah

 Rundown of a portion of the incredibly normal errors that scores of individuals make, after a seemingly endless amount of time after year, so we can be exhausted of them and shield and keep ourselves from making them. This way Insha Allah our Hajj will be nearer to the Sunnah and more satisfactory to Allah ﷻ.

Misstep 1: 'Kissing' the Black Stone from a long way away and halting during Tawaf to do as such

Kissing the Black Stone is an excellent Sunnah and an honor undoubtedly for the person who can do as such. Nonetheless, because of the gigantic group, larger part of individuals can't arrive at it. Such countless individuals attempt to "kiss" it from a long way away. At the point, khareedo when they are in accordance with the Black Stone, they halt abruptly during Tawaf, face the Black Stone, set up two hands on their head and 'kiss' the Black Stone in air, as though the Black Stone were directly before them. Or then again they toss 'flying kisses' at the Black Stone. Other than being an off-base work on, halting the progression of Tawaf causes interruption and pointless jamming here, in this manner making a great deal of bother to individual explorers.

'Distance kissing' isn't from the Sunnah obviously. All the Prophet (Peace and gift of Allah arrive) did while doing Tawaf was kiss the Black Stone on the off chance that he effectively could do as such, or contact it with his hand and kiss his hand. In any case, when it was packed, he simply highlighted it from a long way away and said, "Allāhu Akbar." That's it.

It was portrayed that Abu Tufayl (may Allah be satisfied with him) said, "I saw the Messenger of Allah (Peace and gift of Allah arrive) perform Tawaf around the House, contacting the corner (where the Black Stone is) with a slanted staff which he had with him, at that point kissing the staff." [Sahih Muslim]

Ibn Abbas said, "The Messenger of Allah (Peace and gift of Allah arrive) performed Tawaf on his camel, and each opportunity he went to the corner (where the Black Stone is) he would highlight it and say Allāhu Akbar." [Al-Bukhari, no. 4987]

That is all we require to do. On the off chance that we are far away from the Black Stone, we should highlight it with our correct hand, say Allāhu Akbar and proceed onward. No confronting the Ka'bah, no 'distance kissing', no halting abruptly. Continue to move and don't upset the progression of the Tawaf.

Sheik Bin Baz said, "It ought to be noticed that the Tawaf remains completely legitimate without kissing the Black Stone. In the event that one doesn't or can't kiss the Black Stone. it is adequate just to highlight it, saying 'Allāhu Akbar' when one comes corresponding to it, albeit one might be a ways off from it." [Fatawa Bin Baz]

Misstep 2: Shouting out Du'a as one


A few people yell as loud as possible, as one, while making Du'a during Tawaf. They follow an Imam or a pioneer who says out various Du'as resoundingly, and afterward the supporters all rehash after him as one. This creates a ton of turmoil and upsets others occupied with their own Du'as, causing them to lose center and Khushoo'. Furthermore, clearly, it is likewise not befitting that one should yell and speak loudly in a spot as consecrated as the Haram.

The proper activity is to know, before you go for Tawaf, the Du'as that you need to make, the Qur'an you need to recount, and so forth This way you will not need to follow anyone and you will make your own Du'a, in your own language, from your own heart. It will give you better fixation and fulfillment. Plan your Du'as early; rehash them to yourself, with modesty and Khushoo'. All things considered, you're making Du'a to the One Who hears all and sees all. The Prophet (Peace and gift of Allah arrive) said, "Every single one of you is bantering with his Lord, so don't upset each other or speak loudly more than each other when perusing (or he said) while supplicating." [Abu Dawood, Sahih by Al-Albani]

Misstep 3: Designating explicit Du'as for explicit rounds

A few people assign explicit Du'as for each round and there are even books that have explicit Du'as composed for each round. This isn't something from the Shariah. The Prophet (Peace and gift of Allah arrive) didn't discuss a particular Du'a in any of the rounds, and neither did his partners. In the event that there was something like this, at that point he would have enlightened us concerning it, and he would have done so himself first.

Thursday 4 February 2021

Saudi authorities shut 540 Umrah agents for breaking visa rules

 

Abu Dhabi: Saudi authorities have shut down 540 Umrah agents after their pilgrims overstayed their visas, Saad Jamil Al Qurashi, former head of the Saudi Haj and Umrah Committee, said. Al Qurashi told Al Watan newspaper there were only about 100 Umrah companies operating, pointing out that COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have caused about 10,000 employees to be made redundant.

Each Umrah company employs about 20 employees at airports, checkpoints, hotels and companies' sites, in addition to more than 800 corporate managers, managing directors and executives.

Al Qurashi said the losses of Umrah companies are in the hundreds of millions of riyals and all the fines are related to the pilgrims’ overstaying of their visas, indicating that the fine for breaking the visa for one pilgrim is 25,000 riyals.

He demanded that the affected Umrah companies be allowed to resume their business, and that the reservations be treated as before, taking into account the COVID-19 circumstances, and the lack of reservations, which forced Umrah pilgrims to overstay their visas.

Al Qurashi pointed out that it is possible to take a pledge from each affected company not to repeat such violations and allow them to carry out their business, especially in light of the current pandemic situation, the small number of pilgrims and the delay in the reopening of flights.

Meantime, a number of Umrah companies appealed to authorities to take into account the burdens they incurred in the current circumstances and to revise the rules accordingly.

Who can go for Umrah?

Pilgrims between the ages of 18 and up to 50 years old can apply to go, via a registered agent. They definitely need a PCR test issued, max 72 hrs prior to landing in Saudi Arabia. They will also need a Fit to Fly Certificate.

Quarantine is required

Pilgrims will book a package with their agent for a three day quarantine period in their hotels with full board. Their transport will also be scheduled with the agents to take them from the airport to their hotels and then Mecca and Medinah.

Group size

The maximum group size for Umrah is 25-50 people and they will need to have their own lead on the ground as well. Bookings cannot be cancelled or changed.

Because the application is done online and to make sure that everything is accurate pilgrims cannot cancel or change their bookings for Umrah packages in short notice. Agents will need to enter pilgrims’ names and details into an app 24hrs prior to their travelling.

Booking slots for Masjid Al Nabawi and Al Haram

Pilgrims’ agents will have to register their intention on the I’tamarna app for when they visit.