Hajj - A Journey Of Devotion

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It is a ritual that is entrenched with symbolism and devoutness. It is a pre-historic ritual that gained prominence since the time of Abraham. Let’s have a look at the meaning behind the rituals, and how a ritual becomes a journey of a lifetime?

It’s a journey filled with symbolism, it signifies the soul of the journey towards Allah. Each and every stage of the Islamic pilgrimage is brimming with insightful meanings about life, worship, and the actualities of faith, particularly the love and admiration of God.

The timing of the Islamic pilgrimage begins with two lunar months that falls between the end of Ramadan, known as the month of fasting and of the Quran, and the beginning of Dhul-Hijjah, the month of Hajj.

It is believed that God invites his guests and his believers, after they have been purified by the holy month of fasting with prayers, chants, and discipline. Only the purest of believers, make their journey to the house of God.

The first place of worship made by God is known as the Kabah. It is the perfect form of House of God on earth. ...
... This is the place where the residents of each and every heaven visit like, the angels who visit for worship.

The spiritual trip to the holy Mecca remains incomplete without a visit to Madinah. It gives the pilgrims a beautiful chance to pay reverence to their leader and Prophet. It is a common saying among Muslims “Mecca is majesty; Medina is beauty”.

People from across the world visit Mecca for their spiritual journey to purify their souls. It is believed that the life of a Muslim remains incomplete without a visit to Mecca.

Once in Mecca, it is a rare sight to see where people from all regions, castes, and creed assemble together and bow to Allah. During the prayers, they submit to Allah and believe that God will better their life.

Travel to this holy city has become quite easier over the years with the availability of various tour operators. Pilgrims can get in touch with the tour operators and choose the one as per their needs. You can even customize your requirements as per your need and budget.

Every Muslim must strive to become better and purify their souls and get closer to God. Hajj is an experience of a lifetime, and it is the reflection of our love and devotion to God.