🕌 Worship in the home · #101

We plan to perform umrah as a couple. How do we make it a spiritual journey, not just a holiday?

Intention and preparing the heart make umrah a journey of repentance and renewal, not just travel. Start well before departure: return any rights still owed, seek forgiveness among family members, and make sure the expenses come from a halal source. Learn the procedure together so that every act is understood, not merely followed. There, remind each other to guard your tongues, be patient in the crowds, and make plenty of supplication for the family. Plan time for worship, not only shopping. When you return, continue one good practice you began there as a keepsake of the journey. For detailed conditions and procedure, consult the organisers and the religious office. See du'a & prayer.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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