Umrah
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God willing I will be going on Umrah soon. When looking for verses about Umrah in the fully detailed, unambiguous Quran I only managed to come across two verses that actually mentioned Umrah. .
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The knolls of Safa and Marwah are among the rites decreed by GOD. Anyone who observes Hajj or `Umrah commits no error by traversing the distance between them. If one volunteers more righteous works, then GOD is Appreciative, Omniscient.Yusuf Ali
Behold! Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of God. So if those who visit the House in the Season or at other times, should compass them round, it is no sin in them. And if any one obeyeth his own impulse to good,- be sure that God is He Who recogniseth and knoweth.Pickthal
Lo! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the indications of Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on pilgrimage to the House (of God) or visiteth it, to go around them (as the pagan custom is). And he who doeth good of his own accord, (for him) lo! Allah is Responsive, Aware.Shakir
Surely the Safa and the Marwa are among the signs appointed by Allah; so whoever makes a pilgrimage to the House or pays a visit (to it), there is no blame on him if he goes round them both; and whoever does good spontaneously, then surely Allah is Grateful, Knowing.Sher Ali
Surely, Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are among the Signs of Allah. It is therefore no sin for him who is on Pilgrimage to the House, or performs Umrah, or go around the two. And whoso does good beyond what is obligatory, surely then, Allah is appreciative of good deeds, and All-Knowing."Progressive Muslims"
The protruding stone and its copy are amongst the symbols of God. So whosoever travels to the Shrine for Pilgrimage, or is merely passing through, commits no error that he should briefly visit them. And whoever donates for goodness, then God is Appreciative, Knowledgeable.2196
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You shall observe the complete rites of Hajj andUmrah for GOD. If you are prevented, you shall send an offering, and do not resume cutting your hair until your offering has reached its destination. If you are ill, or suffering a head injury (and you must cut your hair), you shall expiate by fasting, or giving to charity, or some other form of worship. During the normal Hajj, if you break the state of Ihraam (sanctity) betweenUmrah and Hajj, you shall expiate by offering an animal sacrifice. If you cannot afford it, you shall fast three days during Hajj and seven when you return home - this completes ten - provided you do not live at the Sacred Masjid. You shall observe GOD, and know that GOD is strict in enforcing retribution.Yusuf Ali
And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of God. But if ye are prevented (From completing it), send an offering for sacrifice, such as ye may find, and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches the place of sacrifice. And if any of you is ill, or has an ailment in his scalp, (Necessitating shaving), (He should) in compensation either fast, or feed the poor, or offer sacrifice; and when ye are in peaceful conditions (again), if any one wishes to continue the 'umra on to the hajj, He must make an offering, such as he can afford, but if he cannot afford it, He should fast three days during the hajj and seven days on his return, Making ten days in all. This is for those whose household is not in (the precincts of) the Sacred Mosque. And fear God, and know that God Is strict in punishment.Pickthal
Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Makka) for Allah. And if ye are prevented, then send such gifts as can be obtained with ease, and shave not your heads until the gifts have reached their destination. And whoever among you is sick or hath an ailment of the head must pay a ransom of fasting or almsgiving or offering. And if ye are in safety, then whosoever contenteth himself with the visit for the pilgrimage (shall give) such gifts as can be had with ease. And whosoever cannot find (such gifts), then a fast of three days while on the pilgrimage, and of seven when ye have returned; that is, ten in all. That is for him whoso folk are not present at the Inviolable Place of Worship. Observe your duty to Allah, and know that Allah is severe in punishment.Shakir
And accomplish the pilgrimage and the visit for Allah, but if, you are prevented, (send) whatever offering is easy to obtain, and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its destination; but whoever among you is sick or has an ailment of the head, he (should effect) a compensation by fasting or alms or sacrificing, then when you are secure, whoever profits by combining the visit with the pilgrimage (should take) what offering is easy to obtain; but he who cannot find (any offering) should fast for three days during the pilgrimage and for seven days when you return; these (make) ten (days) complete; this is for him whose family is not present in the Sacred Mosque, and be careful (of your duty) to Allah, and know that Allah is severe in requiting (evil).Sher Ali
And complete the pilgrimage and the Umrah for the sake of Allah; but if you are kept back, then make whatever offering is easily available; and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its destination. And whoever among you is sick or has an ailment of the head, should make and expiation either by fasting or alms giving, or a sacrifice. But when you are safe, then he who would avail himself of the Umrah together with the Pilgrimage, should make whatever offering is easily obtainable. But such of you as cannot find an offering should fast three days during the Pilgrimage, and seven when you return home; these are ten complete. This is for him whose family does not reside near the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in punishing."Progressive Muslims"
And complete the Pilgrimage and the visit for God; if you cannot, then make what is easy of the animal sacrifice, and do not shave your heads until the animal sacrifice reaches its destination. Whoever of you is ill or has an affliction on his head, then you may redeem by fasting or giving a charity or a sacrifice. If you are secure, then whoever continues the visit until the Pilgrimage, then he shall provide what he can of the animal sacrifice. As for he who cannot find anything, then he must fast for three days during the Pilgrimage and seven when he returns; this will make a complete ten; this is for those whose family do not live near the restricted Temple. And be aware of God, and know that God is severe in retribution.???
Does any body know how to perform Umrah step-by-step according to the Quran?
Peace,
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Salaams suger,
after reading the topics on what aswad means - i feel disgusted when someones mentions they are going on the haj and umra.
Feel like throwing up!
I used to go every year -
Thanks.
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Salaam suger,
i think i will elaborate a little But Don't be offended though.
From the pagan religion of the sabateans which according to records from before Islam where they worshipped the birth of a god on the 25 Th of December every year and people went on pilgrimage for forgiveness.
The cube was the Allat Giving birth to Dusares ?A god being born, people went to kiss the god coming out of the Vulva of Allat and people kissed it on the head, to show their affection to the goddess and the god being born.
Root.
Sin,Alif,DalSada To be Lord/noble and Glorious
ASWAD TO BEGET A BLACK BOY, BOY WHO IS CHIEF.
Sayyid Leader ,Noble ,Master.
Any brothers who have other dictionaries then lanes and or qd,
Do they have this meaning aswell?
Any; Thanks.
For pictures of the black stone see;
http//www.crystalinks.com/blackstone.html
http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Stone
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http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Stone
My computer has blocked this site, I can't understand why ??? AOL is so crap >
Can someone please copy & paste the article for me on here.
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Salaam Sugar,
The Black Stone
The Black Stone (called al-Hajar-ul-Aswad in Arabic) is an Islamic holy relic. It is one of the cornerstones of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. The Kaaba is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where it is surrounded by the enormous Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque.The Black Stone is comparatively small, being roughly 50 cm (19.7 in.) in diameter. However, it can be recognized instantly by the large silver band that surrounds it.
When pilgrims circle the Kaaba as part of the ritual of the Hajj, many of them try, if possible, to stop and kiss the Black Stone.
The Stone is actually broken into several pieces, damage which occurred when the stone was stolen in 930. Ismaili (Qarmatian) warriors sacked Mecca and carried the Black Stone away. It was returned twenty-two years later. In the process, the Black Stone was cracked. It is now held together by the silver band, which is fastened by silver nails to the Stone.
Significance of the Black Stone
There are various opinions as to the status and meaning of the Black Stone.Many Muslims regard the Stone as 'just a stone'. When Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph, came to kiss the stone, he said, in front of all assembled "No doubt, I know that you are a stone and can neither harm anyone nor benefit anyone. Had I not seen Allah's Messenger kissing you, I would not have kissed you." Many Muslims follow Umar they pay their respects to the Black Stone in a spirit of trust in Muhammad, not with any belief in the Black Stone itself.
Some say that the stone is best considered as a 'marker', useful in keeping count of the ritual circumambulations one has performed (tawaf).
Other Muslims are more willing to believe that the Stone itself has some supernatural powers. They believe that it fell from the sky during the time of Adam and Eve, and that it has the power to cleanse worshippers of their sins by absorbing them into itself. They say that the Black Stone was once a pure and dazzling white; it has turned black because of the sins it has absorbed over the years.
Still others believe that the stone can only erase the believer's minor sins. On the Day of Judgement, the Stone will testify before God (Allah) in favor of those who kissed it.
These last could perhaps be regarded as folk beliefs, not necessarily shared by all Muslims. It is unclear how widely they are held.
Some scholars liken the stone to the Philosopher's Stone, the Cornucopia, the Holy Grail and other religious and mythological objects which are said to bring or pour forth divine grace into the world.
The Stone was an object of veneration in pre-Islamic days. Early chroniclers say that the Kaaba was rebuilt during Muhammad's youth, and that there was some contention among the Quraysh, Mecca's ruling clan, as to who should have the honor of raising the Black Stone to its place in the new structure. Muhammad is said to have suggested that the Stone be placed on a cloak and that the various clan heads jointly lift the cloak and put the Stone into place. Secular historians see this tale as a later glorification of Muhammad, but agree that it accurately represents the pre-Islamic status of the Black Stone.
The Black Stone's origin
Just as there are various viewpoints regarding the religious significance of the Stone, there are also various opinions as to the history and nature of the Stone.Muslims say that the Stone was found by Abraham (Ibrahim) and his son Ishmael (Ismail) when they were searching for stones with which to build the Kaaba. They recognized its worth and made it one of the building's cornerstones.
Secular historians point to the history of stone worship, and especially meteorite worship, in pre-Islamic Arabia, and say that it is likely that the Stone is a meteorite. There is no way to test this hypothesis without removing and examining the Stone, which would not be permitted by its guardians.
Hope that helps. ;D
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Salaams suger,
i thought i had made it simple for you to understand
i said "For pictures of the black stone see;"
the sites where simply for you to see the pictures of the stone enclosure sis.
i havn't anything against anybody kissing a man made vegina.
Gods Blessings.
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i havn't anything against anybody kissing a man made vegina.
Lol what makes you think i?m gonna kiss it? ???
Did I not mention that I followed the Quran ALONE?
i feel disgusted when someones mentions they are going on the haj and umra.
Feel like throwing up!
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Peace,
Sugar -
To my knowledge kissing is the ultimate thing if you avoid it ,to my knowledge , your tawaf isn't complete ask an Alim or someone.
see
http//www.crystalinks.com/blackstone.html
"During the Tawaf pilgrims kiss or touch the black stone as they circumambulate the Ka'ba."
Let me say , when my sister came back from hajj - she said it was Great , but would have been better if she hadn't talked about it with me before hand.
God Bless.
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Salam Simple,
lol not everyone in the corrupt Muslim world believes that it is fard, although they do highly recommend it.
It?s illogical to believe that your tawaf is not complete if you don?t kiss the black stone, can you imagine what it would be like if everyone in Hajj tried to kiss the black stone!? lol there would be absolute chaos ;D
Peace,
Sugar -
peace sugar,
I suggest when you go to visit Mecca and its traditional monuments, you check them out thoroughly.
For example, the kabba not being a perfect cube. the stories about nothing flying directly over it. what its made of, its structure, whats inside it, when was it most recently rebuilt, the oldest pics of it, maqam ibrahim, safwa & marwa, how the well of zam zam actually works, in medina do people worship Muhammad's tomb, the recently built new pillar for "stoning the devil" etc.
There are loads of things to check out. If I went, I'd treat it as an archaeological visit primarily.
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Salaam all,
There are loads of things to check out. If I went, I'd treat it as an archaeological visit primarily.
Same here. My wife wants to go there too when she has recovered and strong enough to do traditional umrah. I'll accompany her. It's nice to travel once in a while and learn stuffs at the same time, instead of being trapped in my office cube. ;D
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It's nice to travel once in a while and learn stuffs at the same time, instead of being trapped in my office cube. ;D
lol I know the feeling , but the office I work in is fricken huge, we have about 200 people working there.
Peace,
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Salaam all,
I am going to Umrah too, I am also thinking about going to the Dome of the Rock in Israel whilst I am in the Middle East. However, I am not doing this out of ritual or even because it is prescribed in the Quran, but because I want to find a connection with God away from the politics and opinions of everyone else.
Peace,
Stitch
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Salaam all,
I am going to Umrah too, I am also thinking about going to the Dome of the Rock in Israel whilst I am in the Middle East. However, I am not doing this out of ritual or even because it is prescribed in the Quran, but because I want to find a connection with God away from the politics and opinions of everyone else.
Peace,
Stitch
Salaam Stitch,
Please share us your experience ...I hope you enjoy your umrah.
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Salaam Stitch,
Please share us your experience ...I hope you enjoy your umrah.
Walaikum Salaam Andy,
I will share my experience when I return. I just hope that it is a significant experience for me that reinforces my faith and puts me at peace.
Peace,
Stitch.
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peace sugar,
I suggest when you go to visit Mecca and its traditional monuments, you check them out thoroughly.
For example, the kabba not being a perfect cube. the stories about nothing flying directly over it. what its made of, its structure, whats inside it, when was it most recently rebuilt, the oldest pics of it, maqam ibrahim, safwa & marwa, how the well of zam zam actually works, in medina do people worship Muhammad's tomb, the recently built new pillar for "stoning the devil" etc.
There are loads of things to check out. If I went, I'd treat it as an archaeological visit primarily.
yes I think I might just do that.
Peace,
sugar -
Salaam,
Sugar you say you go on the prescibed hajj, but who says hajj as you put it is the right understanding? Ever thought of that? Most words in the Quran are totaly distorted and hajj is one of them....
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Salaam,
Sugar you say you go on the prescibed hajj, but who says hajj as you put it is the right understanding? Ever thought of that? Most words in the Quran are totaly distorted and hajj is one of them....
Yes I only recently found that out, I am still evaluating the evidence, I need to go over it several times before I actually make my mind up.
Peace,
sugar
