Verses of the Qur'an and authentic hadith on Umrah, pilgrimage, and drawing near to Allah — to prepare the heart for the journey to Makkah and Madinah.
“Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes pilgrimage to the House or performs Umrah, there is no blame upon them to walk between the two.”
Surah al-Baqarah 2:158Translation of the meaning — please verify before relying on it.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “One Umrah to the next is an expiation for what falls between them, and an accepted Hajj has no reward less than Paradise.”
Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih MuslimGrading: Sahih (authentic). Rendering of the meaning.
“And take provision for the journey — yet the best provision of all is mindfulness of Allah. So be conscious of Me, O people of understanding.”
Surah al-Baqarah 2:197Translation of the meaning — please verify before relying on it.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not speak or act wrongfully returns cleansed of sin, as on the day his mother gave birth to him.”
Sahih al-BukhariGrading: Sahih (authentic). Rendering of the meaning.
“And proclaim the pilgrimage to all people: they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, journeying from every distant mountain pass.”
Surah al-Hajj 22:27Translation of the meaning — please verify before relying on it.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Actions are but by intentions, and each person will have only what they intended.” A sincere intention turns the whole journey into worship.
Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih MuslimGrading: Sahih (authentic). Rendering of the meaning.
A note on the text. The Qur'anic passages above are renderings of the meaning in English, and the hadith are given in their meaning with their source and grading. They are shared to benefit the reader. Please verify any text against a trusted mushaf or hadith collection before depending on it for worship.