General Guidelines for Hajj and Umrah

One of the most important guidelines for Hajj and Umrah is to search for all the relevant and required information and knowledge from reliable sources prior leaving for the pilgrimage. This will not only make the pilgrimage comfortable but will even help to perform the rituals independently and with confidence. No doubt, learning a couple of Arabic words may prove to be beneficial.

Greet People Around

It is advised to greet the fellow pilgrims but yes, only those belonging to the same gender, with a Salam. Each of the pilgrims is bound to be a Muslim, so spread the peace and love of Salam wherever he/she goes.

Help Elderly

A very common guideline for performing Hajj and Umrah is to respect the elders around in the best possible manner. The pilgrims must ensure to assist the aged people whenever it is possible so that the Hajj can be performed easily and successfully.

Settle on a Price Before Making the Transaction

In order to avoid unnecessary disagreements or conflicts, it is always better to agree on the offered price level before making any transaction. For this, one needs to have the excellent negotiation skills into for getting all the required tasks done as soon as possible.

Avoid Taking Pictures

Most of the times, instead of focusing on performing the pilgrimage, people start locating popular spots in order to get clicked. Something that everyone needs to understand is that Hajj and Umrah are performed for Allah only and they does not require any proofs for others to see it.

Be Patient

Both, Hajj and Umrah are no doubt the real test of one’s patience. On the pilgrimage, one may encounter numerous problems and difficulties, but the only solution to this is remaining calm and patient in every circumstances. Do not to lose the temper in case you come across any unanticipated situation.

Be Humble

 The pilgrims may at time come across people who advice them upon making a mistake. No wonder, this is quite common in Makkah. If this happens, it is better to listen patiently and be humble while avoiding any kind of conflict. However, in case you feel there is anything important that you are struggling with, then you can always seeking for help and take advice.

Do Not Panic

At times, the situations get worse and people get confused about how to deal with a particular situation. This is however not needed as there is solution to everything. All one needs to ensure is that they do not panic no matter what.