
July 17, 2021
Talbiyah is extremely important in both Umrah and Hajj. The wonderful journeys bring the pilgrims to the holy land of Saudi Arabia, where sacred rituals are performed to purify the soul and bring them closer to Allah. A Muslim can participate in two types of pilgrimages in the Muslim community. A physically and financially capable individual has a once-in-a-lifetime obligation to do Hajj. However, it has some limitations imposed by the community’s lunar calendar. As a result, many pilgrims can plan to perform Umrah.
Although Umrah is not obligatory, millions of people perform it every year. There are no limits on visiting hours. Every Hajj or Umrah pilgrim begins their pilgrimage with a Talbiyah prayer. So, if you enjoy such spiritual moments, then you must have to book any of the Group Umrah Packages 2021 provided by Muslims Holy Travel. The benefit of booking the group Umrah package is, you can pray Talbiyah with your group members. Another benefit of this offer is that a woman can go to Umrah with their family members or with one of her mahram. So, she can also recite this prayer in a normal voice.
Talbiyah Prayer and Its Importance:
The Talbiyah prayer is one of the first recitations that a pilgrim makes before starting the pilgrimage of both Hajj and Umrah. Whether someone moves from one location to another or meets someone else, the recitation must always be repeated endlessly. A pilgrim responds to Allah Almighty’s invitation to Umrah or Hajj through this prayer or supplication. There are some specific rituals and methods for reciting the prayer. Jibraeel is said to have approached the Prophet and asked that he instruct his followers as well as companions to strengthen their voices while reciting Talbiyah. Therefore, men must recite it loudly. Women, on the other hand, are not allowed to recite it loudly. A woman must make sure that the person beside her cannot hear her while reciting the Talbiyah. If the man alongside her is not her mahram (accompaniment males), she must repeat the prayer silently. Invoking the prayer in faith allows devotees to begin their pilgrimage in Allah’s glory. The chant begins when everyone has worn their Ihram garments. The Talbiyah prayer is said to cleanse believers’ minds. It enables them to set aside all worldly concerns and serve themselves entirely to Allah. Talbiyah is important because it is a formal proclamation of the prayer, which requests Allah for forgiveness and rewards.6 Sections of the Talbiyah Prayer:
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Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk
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Labbayka La Shareeka Laka Labbayk
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Innal-Hamda
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Wan-Ni`mata
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Laka Wal-Mulk
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La Shareeka Lak