Category Umrah & Hajj Guide

Pilgrims in white Ihram clothing walking towards the Kaaba in Mecca during Hajj and Umrah

What is Ihram in Hajj and Umrah: The Ultimate Guide for 2026

English Umrah & Hajj Guide Umrah & Hajj Preparation

Ihram is often misunderstood as merely a set of clothing. In reality, it’s a sacred state of being that pilgrims enter before performing Hajj (the mandatory pilgrimage) or Umrah (the voluntary pilgrimage). This spiritual condition should be assumed before crossing…

UmrahajjAdvisor
September 24, 2025

Map showing the five Miqats of Hajj and Umrah around Makkah with Dhul Hulayfah, Al-Juhfah, Qarn al-Manazil, Dhat Irq, and Yalamlam marked

What Are the Miqats in Hajj and Umrah? A Complete Guide for Pilgrims

English Islamic Travel Tips Umrah & Hajj Guide

“In pilgrimage, a miqat is a designated location where pilgrims are required to enter the state of ihram—a sacred condition of purity and intention—before continuing their journey. If this requirement is overlooked, expiation (damm), typically through animal sacrifice, is necessary…

UmrahajjAdvisor
September 14, 2025