Umrah Importance and Benefits In The Light Of Hadiths

Umrah is a sacred pilgrim that we are guided to perform at least once in our life if one can’t afford Hajj. It is also from one of the sunnah of our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessing Be Upon Him). Millions of pilgrims book cheapUmrah packages every year to perform the pilgrimage. Umrah is very important for every Muslim. Its importance is described in the following hadiths of our beloved Prophet (PBUH).

Award of Being the Guest of Allah Almighty (SWT)

Abu Hurairah (RA) said: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “The guests of Allah are three: The Ghazi (i.e. the warrior who fights in Jihad), the Hajj (i.e. the pilgrim who performs Hajj) and the Mu’tamir (i.e. the pilgrim performing Umrah).” – Hadith No. 2626, Book of The Rites of Hajj, Sunan An-Nasa’i, Vol. 3.

The above hadith clearly describe the benefit of performing Umrah. Being the guest of the whole creature is not a little thing for a Muslim. Every Muslim performs the pilgrim at least once in their life to achieve the blessings from Allah (SWT).

Removal of Poverty and Financial Stability

No Muslim should fear about the expenses of Umrah journey rather one should always be willing to perform the pilgrimage. Spending money on Umrah journey will not affect you financially rather this sacred pilgrimage will be the cause of removal of poverty as described in hadith.

Ibn Abbas (RA) said: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Perform Hajj and Umrah consecutively; for they remove poverty and sin as bellows removes impurity from iron.”

Redemption of Past Sins

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah (RA) said: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “From one Umrah to another is expiation for what comes in between, and ‘Hajj Al-Mabrur’ brings no reward less than Paradise.” Hadith No. 2630, Book of The Rites of Hajj, Sunan An-Nasa’i, Vol. 3; Hadith No. 2888, Chapters on Hajj, Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 4.

If one is capable of performing Umrah every year then he/she must perform the pilgrimage. It causes the removal of sins from the blessings of Allah Almighty that He (SWT) has bestowed to its creations.

Rewards of Jihad for Specific Category of Muslims

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (RA) that Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Jihad of the elderly, the young, the weak and the women, is Hajj and Umrah.” – Hadith No. 2627, Book of The Rites of Hajj, Sunan An-Nasa’i, Vol. 3.

The reward of Jihad can be obtained by performing the minor pilgrimage. This reward is specified for the specific Muslims as described in the above hadith. Umrah has many benefits that can’t be described in a single blog post. However we have summed up a little.

6 Amazing Benefits of Umrah Performance in Ramadan

Every year millions of pilgrims perform Umrah, but why you see so many pilgrims in Ramadan. An accepted Umrah has a lot of benefits, especially in Ramadan. Almost 10.30 million pilgrims performed Umrah in Ramadan last year. That’s why you will find Ramadan Umrah packages a bit costly as compared to other months.

Rewards of Umrah in Ramadan

Allah Almighty knows about the rewards that He will give to any person who performs Umrah. Here are some of the awards that are described in hadiths by The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) which includes:

• Being the guest of Allah (S.A.W)
• Financial stability
• Removal of past sins
• Equals to jihad for specific persons
• Strengthens your faith about Islam
• Equivalents to Hajj 

Guest of Allah (S.A.W)

You will be guests of Allah Almighty during your Umrah performance. You can ask forgiveness and make prayers from Allah Almighty about anything right. Allah Almighty will reward you by His eternal resources. Never miss such a chance in your life.

Ibne Umar (R.A) narrates that once the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) said that,” The warrior in the cause of Allah, the pilgrim and the one who is performing Umrah are all the delegation of Allah. He called them, and they responded, and they will ask of His bestowals, and He will give it to them.” (Ibne Majah)

Financial Stability 

From the great companion of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), Ibne Masood (R.A) said that the ProphetProphet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) once said, “Follow up the Hajj and Umrah, because they certainly remove poverty and sins as fire separates the impurities from iron, gold, and silver.” (Tirmidhi)

Removal of Past Sins

Umrah is also one of the sources to remove your previous minor sins. Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrates that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “An Umrah to another Umrah will be the redemption of sins for whatever (minor) occurs between them.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

Equals to Jihad for Specific Persons

Abu Huraira (R.A) narrates that he heard the Prophet (P.B.U.H) saying, “The Jihad of the elderly, weak and the woman is undertaking the Hajj and Umrah.” (Nasaai)

Strengthens Your Faith

No doubt, Umrah and Hajj strengthen your inner faith in Allah Almighty and Islam. You may see people avoid doing any bad thing after performing Hajj or Umrah. If you ever get a chance to perform Umrah, you will feel your revolution about thoughts in Islam.

Equivalents to Hajj

Umrah performed in the month of Ramadan is equals to Hajj. It is also described in a hadith by Ibne Abbas (R.A) that the Prophet (S.A.W) once said, “Umrah performed in the month of Ramadan will equal (in rewards) to that of Hajj or Hajj performed with Me (S.A.W).” (Bukhari, Muslim)

Ramadan Umrah

Umrah has many great benefits, especially when performed with your full intention in the great month of Ramadan. You should start planning prior to others and book your online Umrah packages. So you can get the best hotels and lower prices in Ramadan.