Hajj and Umrah: What Is the Difference?

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Hajj and Umrah: What Is the Difference? Hajj and Umrah are often spoken about together, and they are easily confused. Both are journeys to Makkah. Both involve circling the Kaaba and walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah. Both begin with the pilgrim entering a state called ihram. Yet they are not the same … Read more

The Transformative Power of Umrah for Muslims in the Modern World 

Transformative Power of Umrah for Muslims in the Modern World

Umrah, the minor pilgrimage of Muslims, holds transformative power in the modern world. After performing Umrah in Holy Kaaba, Muslim pilgrims can achieve spiritual transformation. Such as their bad spirit with bad deeds gets replaced with good spirit and encourages them to perform good deeds for achieving high ranks in Allah. This transformation reflects the … Read more