Hajj and Umrah are some of the best experiences you may have in your life. They wash away all your sins, recharge your soul, and bring you much closer to Allah. In fact, prophet Muhammed said that the pilgrim comes back from Hajj just like the day he was born.
However, the privilege of going to Hajj or Umrah can be really expensive and unavailable for every Muslim. That’s why we brought you some alternative ways that can set you in the mood and help you feel connected with other Muslims in Mecca.
Read on to know more.
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Hajj and Umrah come with so many benefits that Muslims seek from all across the world. Although they are two different activities, they have a lot of common benefits. Here are some of them:
Hajj and Umrah have tremendous spiritual benefits. You will feel all of your stress and troubles washing away and your soul getting recharged from Allah.
You will get a much better perspective of life and a better understanding of your purpose here in Dunya, especially with Hajj.
Going to Allah with a genuine intention of repentance and a clean heart will help you come out of Mecca like a new person. Allah will wash away all your sins and give you his blessings.
Hajj and Umrah allow you to meet other truthful Muslims from all around the world. All of you came for the same purpose which is connecting with Allah and seeking forgiveness from him.
Meeting all those amazing people who came from different cultures is a wholesome experience that you should not miss.
Since Covid-19 started, a lot of Muslims have been disappointed for not being able to perform Hajj or Umrah. Luckily, there are a few ways that can help you enjoy the experience virtually without having to go to Mecca.
Disclaimer: Performing Hajj or Umrah at any location other than Macca, whether virtually or physically, is not valid. These are the only methods that will help you enjoy the experience if you are not able to travel.
Hajj 360 is a feature offered by Al Jazeera where you can view the pilgrimage in 360 degrees. You can view all the landmarks and interact with them easily.
They also created an interactive map that shows all the routes that Muslims take during Hajj and the importance of each landmark as well.
Muslim 3D is a mobile application on both Google Play and the App Store that is developed by BIGITEC GmbH. You will have your own avatar and enjoy walking around and enjoying your surroundings in Mecca.
The developers have made a very nice job simulating Al Masjid Al Haram. You can walk and interact around it and enjoy its beauty.
iUmrah is a service that allows you to hire someone in Saudi Arabia to do Umrah on your behalf if you could not do it yourself.
They will provide you with a live-tracking map and live videos of all the landmarks. This will allow you to live the experience and get immersed in all the spiritual activities.
We’ve always wanted to experience Mecca with VR, and it is finally here. You can wear your VR goggles or Oculus and feel surrounded by other Muslims around you doing Tawaf.
Although it is only exclusive for Al Masjid Al Haram and not the entire pilgrimage, it is still an amazing experience that is worth trying.
Saudi Arabia has live channels that broadcast Hajj and Umrah 24/7. These channels are broadcasted live online for free for everyone. It is such an amazing experience watching all these Muslims traveling from all parts of the world to achieve their dreams and get closer to Allah.
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Performing Hajj and Umrah is a dream that all Muslims want to fulfill. The joy of attending the sacred places of Mecca and doing the steps of pilgrimage is such a beautiful experience.
However, a lot of people can not go due to financial issues, health issues, etc. For now, they can enjoy the experience of attending Hajj and Umrah virtually and fulfill their spiritual needs.
Moreover, at Halaltrip, you can learn more about Hajj and Umrah if you require extra assistance!
