Umrah Pilgrimage is a Holy Journey in the religion of Islam and it brings change to all Muslim lives. While the primary focus of this Umrah Packages USA is on all acts and rituals to be performed at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, it also provides an opportunity for everyone traveling with Hajj & Umrah Trips to explore historic Islamic places in both Makkah and Madinah.
Furthermore, these cities have deeper history as they are basically the home of Islam and witnessed significant events in early Islamic period. In Makkah, Pilgrim has the same path of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), vising places like Kaaba, Jabal al Noor & Mountain Arafat where most epic parts of Islamic history were made. In Makkah, every site encourages one to grow in spirituality and the knowledge of faith. All of the sites in Makkah give you an opportunity to get closer with your faith. Continuing on the drive in Madinah, visits are to be made at different sites such as Prophet (P B U H)’s Mosque, Quiba Mosque Mount Uhud etc.
Pilgrimages offer the chance for pilgrims to experience in person 1,400 years of Islamic heritage while gaining insight into both Prophet Muhammad (P B U H)’s teachings as well as how this impacted and developed Muslim ummah. To further explore you can opt for Umrah packages that are all-inclusive with Hajj Umrah VISA from a trusted Hajj Umrah travel agency in USA, if you are travelling from USA.
1- Masjid An Nabawi: Masjid an-Nabawi was built by Prophet Muhammad (P B U H), within his lifetime when he migrated from Mecca to Madina. It is second holiest site in KSA. this very located mosque in Madinah has immense spiritual value to Muslims as beloved Prophet Muhammad (P B U H) spent his life here and is also buried here with his companions. Visiting this holy place after Umrah offers a unique opportunity that cannot be replicated and as it truly has one of the gardens from Paradise situated between Prophet Muhammad’s (P B U H) tomb and his pulpit so anyone who gets to offer prayers here and sends blessings on Prophet (P B U H) could truly have nothing more moving, as both are amongst meritorious acts that a Muslim can do. The peaceful atmosphere of Al Masjid an Nabawi allows the pilgrims to get their internal peace and connect with their Allah (S W T) in a more special way
2 – Cave Hira: Cave Hira, the most powerful place ever in the history of Islam as here the first revelation was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad (P B U H). Even before the revelation, Prophet Muhammad (P B U H) used to spend most of his time here in solitude and in the remembrance of Allah (S W T). Imagine after such a spiritual act, Umrah, visiting a place where you could sense Prophet Muhammad (P B U H)’s being, the exact place where he spent his time 1,400 years ago, where Quranic verses were revealed, where Allah (S W T) sent down his angel. After Umrah you can visit this holy place by climbing Mount Hira and visit the cave. The path could be difficult but as you climb the mount you can commemorate the steps of Prophet Muhammad (P B U H) and as you finally reach the cave you can spend time there and even offer involuntary Nafls for extra rewards and virtue.
3- Mount Arafat: Aside from being the mountain that has the Hajj’s ritual, Mount Arafat is a highly visited spot on the Umrah route as well. Located more than 20 kilometers southeast of Makkah, this grim, rocky hill has a unique place in Muslims’ hearts. It was here that the Prophet Muhammad (P B U H) gave his famous farewell sermon during his last pilgrimage. He spoke of the most important teachings of the religion of Islam on this subject, such as the oneness of Allah, the importance of prayer, charity, fasting, and the equality of all Muslims and the rest beliefs of Islam. The Prophet’s address at Arafat Mount was so influential as it gave a wake-up call to remembering fair play, kindness, and modesty and it is something that continues to invigorate Muslims across the world. Coming up to the top of Mount Arafat and saying your prayers and communicating with Allah while you walk up and down its slopes is a very spiritual trip. It is considered too, that Adam and Hawa met on Mount Arafat after being sent away from heaven, with this occurrence signifying their forgiveness and thus another shot at living off life’s mistakes.
