If you are not sure about how to wish someone going for Umrah, here’s a list of key duas that you can say for them, and ask them to say for you while they are in the house of Allah.
The Umrah pilgrimage is a blessed invitation by Allah Himself and an honour for every Muslim man and woman. The journey comprises a set of rituals that aid physical, mental and emotional cleansing. It is performed with the sole intention of seeking forgiveness for past sins and Ibadah, and is very much respected and valued all over the world.
If someone is going for Umrah, they usually seek time with their family, neighbours, friends, mentors and teachers. It is suggested that well-wishers must see them before they leave in order to wish them luck and blessings, offer salah, embrace them with the intention of forgetting and forgiving old grudges. If you cannot visit them, it is recommended to make dua for them. It is also an opportunity to offer help to and earn the reward for yourself since no good deed goes waste in the sight of Allah.
What to do if someone is going for Umrah?
1. Offer assistance: There are several things to take care of before one departs for their Umrah journey. It could be managing kids while they are gone, helping out with essential chores, monetary help or any other kind of assistance. It is recommended to ask those going for Umrah about how you can help to make their journey smoother.
As mentioned in Surah al Rehman (the 55th Chapter of the Qur’an with 78 verses) 55:60, “What is the recompense of goodness, but goodness?”
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2. Help them to make a list of prayers: Everyone needs a list of duas and prayers for their Umrah journey. As a well-wisher, you may help them put together prayers for different stages of the journey. Urge them to make dua for all their loved ones.
3. Ask them to pray for you: According to Sunnah, it is recommended to ask your family and friends to pray for you. While going for Umrah or Hajj, a person is off on a spiritual journey to Allah, so ask them to pray for you as prayers are answered while in travel to and at the Kaaba.
In the chapters of Hajj rituals of Sunan Ibn Ma’ja, Abu Hurayrah narrated that Allah’s Apostle PBUH said “From one Umrah to another is expiation for sins that came in between them. And Hajj Mabrur brings no less reward than Paradise”. Further, one can offer Umrah Mubarak wishes to someone going to perform Umrah in the near future.
Umrah dua for safe journey
بِسْـمِ اللهِ وَالْحَمْـدُ لله، سُـبْحانَ الّذي سَخَّـرَ لَنا هذا وَما كُنّا لَهُ مُقْـرِنين، وَإِنّا إِلى رَبِّنا لَمُنـقَلِبون، الحَمْـدُ لله، الحَمْـدُ لله، الحَمْـدُ لله، اللهُ أكْـبَر، اللهُ أكْـبَر، اللهُ أكْـبَر، سُـبْحانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ إِنّي ظَلَـمْتُ نَفْسي فَاغْـفِرْ لي، فَإِنَّهُ لا يَغْفِـرُ الذُّنوبَ إِلاّ أَنْـت
“With the Name of Allah. Praise is to Allah. Glory is to Him Who has provided this for us though we could never have had it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord, we are returning. Praise is to Allah. Praise is to Allah. Praise is to Allah. Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Glory is to You. O Allah, I have wronged my own soul. Forgive me, for surely none forgives sins but You”.
How to wish someone going for Umrah?
Here are a few Umrah wishes for those going for Umrah:
4. “May Allah’s blessings light your way, strengthen your faith and bring joy to your heart as you praise and serve Him today, tomorrow and always.”
5. “May Allah accept your Dua and may He be pleased with you. May you be filled with joy and happiness!”
6. “May Allah make all your dreams and wishes come true.”
7. “You are blessed to be celebrating today. I wish to send you my warmest heart-filled greetings and wish you and your family the best that this day can offer.”
8. “May God take you and bring you back safely.”
9. “Spend as much time on prayer, self-reflection and seeking forgiveness; minimise the time spent on shopping and frivolous socialising.”
10. “May Allah today grant all your wishes. May he flood your life with happiness and joy with this Umrah… Wishing you a happy Umrah”
Kin must wish for a safe journey and an amazing trip for those going for Umrah. These beautiful messages will make their day and keep them in good spirits. One should congratulate Muslim brothers and sisters on going for Umrah and always ask Allah to invite them there as well.
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Wishing Someone Going For Umrah FAQs
What is the intention behind performing Umrah?
It is performed with the sole intention of seeking forgiveness for past sins and Ibadah, and is very much respected and valued all over the world.
How to offer assistance to those who are going to Umrah?
It could be managing kids while they are gone, helping out with essential chores, monetary help or any other kind of assistance. It is recommended to ask those going for Umrah about how you can help to make their journey smoother.
How to wish someone going for Umrah?
Here are a few Umrah Mubarak wishes: May Allah blessings light your way, strengthen your faith and bring joy to your heart as you praise and serve Him today, tomorrow and always. May Allah accept your Dua and may He be pleased with you. May you be filled with joy and happiness. May Allah make all your dreams and wishes come true
