You’re just there for one thing and everything else falls into place around that purpose. While researching my Umrah trip, I was told I didn’t need to book a long stay in Mecca because “Umrah can be performed in about 2 hours.” That’s a fairly accurate time estimate. I’d still wish to check out Mecca, but whatever. A lot of people go inside to pray after completing tawaf, as it is said that being within its parameters is akin to being inside the Kaaba itself. Great article with very good and useful information on umrah, thank you so much for sharing such good info.Thank you, Gail. Mecca’s current accommodation limit (which is already impressive) is insufficient not only for curious tourists, but also for the actual pilgrims. I imagine it’s to make things just a tad more difficult for them, so they can really empathize with a woman who had to run that distance in the heat.
Allah (the Glorified and Exalted) says in the Quran that this was the first house that was built for humanity to worship Allah (the Glorified and Exalted). I did try to get back into my 10,000-step walking routine, but I should have done that at least two weeks in advance because the walk between Safa and Marwah ended up being too much on that first day.I’m grateful I had the opportunity to perform Umrah with my family in tow. If I wasn’t there for the religious experience, I probably would not have understood the appeal of it myself.
The very first construction of the Kaaba was done by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his son Ismail as a house of worship to one God. Later, Abbasid Caliph Abu Ja’far al-Mansur (754-775) added mosaics to the columns. Having a mosque as a world famous tourist attraction brings in everybody else to get a glimpse at the culture. Stairs lead down to the lower level, where the Kaaba is actually located and where the tawaf is performed.Anyways.
Moreover, the variety in age was interesting.After quite a long walk, I entered a massive terrace where I caught my first glimpse of the Kaaba – a spectacular and surreal sight.
Since the government has destroyed most historically significant sites, there’s not a whole lot to see and do. Middle Eastern people walked alongside Asians, Africans, and even Eastern Europeans. But I do see merit to the idea of “people who built such beautiful things can’t be all bad.”It’s called humor. It’s easy to take these things for granted. Soon after Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) died, people started filling the Kaaba with idols. Also great to see some new pictures (I know photos are technically forbidden).Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.The only thing I can equate this experience to is going on a yoga retreat: A vacation of sorts, where you’re not spending your time figuring out where to go, what to do, what to wear, and generally wearing yourself out.
And if, in 1400 years, it gets to the point where most Muslims can’t go, then the non-Muslims can consider it karma for not being allowed in.
How we were lucky to do this in our youth, with modern conveniences like air travel, hotels, and air conditioning. I turned around and it was an elderly Turkish woman, who was by herself and seemed to be struggling.
Btw, I lived outside of Jeddah.Please any suggestions from anyone reading this are welcomed.Haha but I loved those chandeliers…Menhave to run when they get to an area marked with green lights. The prayer hall is huge and features high ceilings adorned with intricate carvings.
It’s something I’ll always cherish and I hope anyone who wishes to, gets a chance to experience it for themselves.Thank you for sharing this personal journeyIt’s not so much about preaching, but educating. It was built on a grid plan, with marble columns from Egypt and Syria, decorated with gilt teak wooden inlay.
I agree, the ban vs. entry to mecca is comparing apples and oranges.Sure thing!
People who have any desire to learn about Islam tend to have an open mind to begin with, and are likely to learn it one way or another. In fact, there is a glass enclosure near the Kaaba said to contain Abraham’s footprints, formed while he was building the original structure.Comparing the (now repeatedly deemed illegal) travel ban to Saudi Arabia is apples and oranges. This reads like garbled horseshit.There’s historical significance to the Capitol while everything of historical significance in Mecca has been destroyed by the Saudi government (to prevent idolatry).
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