Umrah Advice For Reverts

Free Advice Service:

One of our key services is providing free tailored advice to any revert wishing to perform Umrah. We specifically cater to converts looking for guidance on their spiritual journey.

Our advice covers:

- Logistics (visas, hotels, train tickets & transfers)

- Islamic Preparation for reverts during their Umrah experience

- Essential places to visit in Makkah & Madinah during a trip

We also offer reverts a free live 1 to 1 (or group) online presentation on how to perform Umrah, making it easier for converts to prepare for their journey.

Makkah & Madinah Sites:

Although we generally advise pilgrims to maximise their time inside the Haramain (Masjid Al Haram in Makkah and Masjid An Nabawi in Madinah), there are certain external historical sites that are well worth a visit in both cities. On our organized trips, we always arrange excursions to visit the sites mentioned below as well as a few other places of significance for reverts.

Makkah

"Jabal Noor" - this is the mountain that the Prophet Muhammad (saw) would visit regularly before Prophethood, and on which he received the first revelation of the Quran ("Iqra" or "Read / Recite"). The mountain is located a short 15-minute drive from Masjid Al Haram.

Madinah

"Quba Masjid" - this is the site where the Prophet Muhammad (saw) laid the foundations for the first Masjid in Islam during the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah). The site is located a short 10-minute drive from Masjid An Nabawi. There is also a new designated walkway that begins from the South West corner of the Masjid (on the Qibla side), leading directly to Quba Masjid in 45 minutes. The Prophet (saw) famously mentioned: “Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to the mosque of Quba and prays in it, he will have a reward like the Umrah pilgrimage.” [Ibn Majah]

"Qiblatain Masjid" - this is the site that marks the first salaah that took place after the Qibla (direction of prayer) was changed  from Jerusalem to Makkah (in the 2nd year after Hijrah), in an incident detailed in Surah Al Baqara verse 144.

"Jabal Uhud" - this is the famous site where the Battle of Uhud took place. It is located a 5-minute drive from Masjid An Nabawi (3km away) and has the resting place of 70 sahaba, including the beloved uncle of the Prophet (saw), Hamza. The Archers Mound is located at this site.

"Jannatul Baqi" - this is the graveyard directly next to Masjid An Nabawi where some of the most illustrious people in Islamic history are buried, including many family members of the Prophet (saw) - his wives and children amongst them - as well as notable figures like Uthman Ibn Affan and Abdurrahman Ibn Awf. The graveyard is open for visitation after Fajr and after Asr.

It must be mentioned that there are many other sites that can be visited in Makkah & Madinah with Islamic and historical significance. For more information (especially for reverts planning their own trip or booking their Umrah packages independently), we highly recommend visiting this link: Home - IslamicLandmarks.com

Other Useful Resources:

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 Umrah Trips for Reverts: Our team is here to provide you with Islamic guidance during your journey!