Category Archives: Madinah

Ten Things About Umrah 2012

Posted on March 22, 2012 by nadia
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The decision to perform Umrah this year has been a spontaneous one. One morning Masood and I were on our way to the office when he casually asks, “Shall we go for Umrah?” I said yes, of course. Three weeks … Continue reading →

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Umrah: (Part 5) – Mīqat, The Point Where It All Starts

Posted on May 6, 2009 by nadia
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Miqat is an Arabic word which literally means, ‘a stated place’.  This is the place where Muslims setting out to perform Umrah or Haj stop over to assume the state of Ihram.  Coming in from Madinah, our miqat was at … Continue reading →

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Umrah: (Part 4) – Masjid al-Nabawi

Posted on May 3, 2009 by nadia
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Sweat trickled as we walked hurriedly towards Masjid al Nabawi, or the Prophet’s Mosque, for the Jummah prayers.  It was noon and the sun shone brightly upon the City of the Prophet, sallalahu ‘alaihi wassalam.  Some sisters have advised me … Continue reading →

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