Maintaining Spirituality after hajj and umrah

 For a believer, the most precious spiritual journeys are of Hajj and Umrah. Throughout the year, Muslim pilgrims keep on arriving in the city of Makkah for holy rituals with their Ramadan Umrah packages 2023 London. They gather in Haramain; supplicate to Allah Almighty and observe the rituals of Hajj (annually during the 8th of Dhu-al-Hijjah and till the 12th) as well as of Umrah (which can be performed at any time of the year.

The Islamic pilgrimages not only bless a pilgrim with peace and tranquility but also offers a new perspective of worldly life for them. However, as the Hajj and Umrah rituals are complete, pilgrims return to their homes and with time they begin to lose the level of spirituality they had once attained during the pilgrimage. For instance, the lessons learned during the pilgrimage as well as the elevated sense of spirituality seem to fade away with time as they get engrossed in their daily routines. 

So, if you want to maintain spirituality after hajj and umrah, here are some of the things to consider.

Consistency in Acts of Worship.

It was narrated by our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) in a hadith that the most beloved acts of a person in Allah’s estimation are those which are done in consistency (even if they are few).

Therefore, one must remember that he/she doesn’t necessarily need to maintain the same levels of worship they had on their Hajj/umrah journey but at least keep the consistency in acts of worship. 

As a matter of fact, if you can keep just a few small and manageable ones but do them sincerely and consistently; the smallest but honest good deeds are the most rewarding. Thus; 

1. Be punctual in performing your daily salah.
2. Be a part of different charitable events.
3. Help the needy and poor.
4. Be kind and forgiving towards everyone. 

Protect yourself at all times.

• Try your best to protect yourself from all sorts of physical, mental, and spiritual filth and at all times. 
• Avoid such sights and sounds that you think pose a threat to corrupting your heart and ultimately enticing you towards sinning. 
• Whenever you see or hear of any sinful act, immediately try to erase its effects by replacing those temptations with something better and meaningful. For instance, the most important thing to do in this regard is to guard your sight and tongue (being mindful of the words you utter). 

The way Shaytaan was humiliated on the day of Arafah i.e. when you performed the Rami ritual, he’s now even more determined to corrupt you. Therefore, whenever you feel any wrongful temptations, repeat that act of pelting in your imagination and try to chase him far away. Consequently, the more control you have on yourself, a lot of sins would be easily avoided.

These are some of the tips that will help you in maintaining spirituality after hajj and umrah.