Zhu Nurain International, UK is a da’wah-based services firm. Our core aims include:
Our fundamental values are:
We have provided consultancy services and guidance to pilgrims since the early 2000s before we became a company established by our Amir and principal consultant, Dr (Amir) M. N. Akinwunmi-Othman SFHEA, JP; a well-known, well-travelled and well-versed figure among the Nigerian Muslim Community in London, United Kingdom (UK). He also engages actively in various Da’wah projects amongst different nationalities in various parts of the world, in addition to his scholarly pursuits.
At Zhu Nurain, we continuously guarantee and provide the assurance, satisfaction, and peace of mind, that every pilgrim expects and deserves throughout their pilgrimage experience. Our renewed commitment to excellent customer service ensures we provide prospective pilgrims with accurate guidance from the moment their reservations are made, throughout their journey and residency abroad, while undertaking the different phases of their pilgrimage rites.
We work with other reputable companies and organisations that hold licenses, accreditation, and memberships within the sector, to provide you with the best, while cutting out all intermediaries. We blend costs, comfort and convenience in all our packages, without compromising on quality. These are reflected in our rates, which are among the most competitive in the industry. We give our clients choices in hotel standards best suited to all budgets. We also provide custom facilities for those with specific needs and one-to-one support.
Our services have been developed and are continuously refined through our clients’ feedback, allowing every pilgrim to experience the most exciting journey with Zhu Nurain. We are large enough to manage all nationalities and cultures. We have the capabilities to accommodate and meet individual requirements, as well as provide bespoke services that give comfort and peace of mind at all levels.
There is only one way to perform hajj mabroor, and that is through Zhu Nurain!
Taqobbal’llahu minna,wa min kun… Amin
b. Not to use scent/perfume either on clothes or hair, body, food or drink. There is no harm if the effect/odour of the fragrance applied before putting on ihram remains afterwards.
c. Not to kill, frighten or assist in hunting any land game.
d. Within the vicinity of Al-Haram, no one, whether in the state of ihram or not, is allowed to cut trees, pluck vegetables or collect a lost property except for the sake of identifying it for its owner. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) instructed it.
e. Not to propose to a woman or contract marriage either for oneself or on behalf of others.
f. Sexual intercourse is prohibited, and so is touching the opposite sex with desire.
The Rites of Umrah in Brief: On arrival at the Holy Mosque in Makkah, it is desirable to proceed into the Holy Mosque from Bab Al-Salam, if possible and practicable. The pilgrim should advance their right foot first and recite the dua below:
“A’udhu billahi-l-‘adheem, wa wajhihi-l-kareem, wa sultaanihi-l-qadeem, min-ashaytaani-rajeem; bismillah. Allahumma Salli ‘ala Mohammed wa ‘aalihi wa sallim; Allahumma ighfir lee dhnubi, w-aftah lee abwaaba rahmatik”.
Meaning: “I seek refugee in Allah the Almighty and His Noble Countenance and His Eternal power from Satan. In the name of Allah. O Allah, bestow Your peace and blessings on Mohammed and his family. O Allah, pardon my sins and open the gates of Your mercy for me“.
Please note that the supplication is not specific to entering the Holy Mosque in Makkah. It can be recited on entering all mosques. On entry, the pilgrim looks at the Holy Ka’aba while raising his arms in supplication to recite:
“Allahumma zid hadha-l-bayta tashreefan, wa ta’dheeman, wa takreeman, wa mahaabatan, wa zid min sharafihi, wa karamihi mimman hajahu aw i’tamarahu tashreefan, wa ta’dheeman, wa takreeman, wa birran”
Meaning: “God Almighty, bestow more honour, glory, respect and awe on this House; bestow more honour and respect on whoever comes to it for Hajj or Umrah out of honour, respect, glory and devotion.”
Tawaff is circling the Ka’aba in an anti-clockwise direction seven times. For men, it is recommended to do the first three circuits at a hurried pace, followed by four rounds at a more leisurely pace. This is followed by Sa’i between safah and mar’wah inside Masjid Harram in Makkah – a walk to commemorate Haggai’s search for water for her son (Ishmael), and God’s mercy in answering prayers. Pilgrims conclude the pilgrimage with halq, a partial or complete shortening of the hair. Umrah is sometimes considered the “lesser hajj” because it is not compulsory, but highly recommended. While making your tawaf, you may praise Allah and make supplications to Him in any words or language. It is preferable to end each with this dua:
“Rabbana, atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina adhaban-nar.”
Meaning: “Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the fire”.
The pilgrim thereafter proceeds to as-Safa. While facing the Ka’aba, praise Allah, raise your hands, and say “Allahu Akbar” three times. Then make supplication to Allah. Then say the dua below three times:
“La ilaha illal-lah, wahdahu la shareeka lah,
“Lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shayin qadeer,
“La ilaha illal-lah, wahdahu, anjaza wadehu, wa nasara abdahu, wa hazama al ahzab wahdahu.”
Meaning: “There is no deity except Allah, The One without a partner. He has dominion over all things. His is all praises, and He is powerful over everything. There is no deity except Allah, completed is His promise, supported His slave and defeated the parties Alone”.
The rites of Umrah are generally completed within a few hours, in comparison to Hajj, which takes a few days. It is also not meant to be interpreted as a substitute for Hajj. However, both are demonstrations of the solidarity of Muslims and complete submission to Allah.
Hajj Mabroor in brief: Hajj is one of the essential pillars of Islam. The literal meaning of the word “Hajj” is heading to a place for the sake of visiting. In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to Kaaba, the “House of Allah”, in the sacred city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Muslims and Muslimah are enjoined to perform at least one hajj in a lifetime. There are three ways of performing the Hajj:
Hajj al-Tamatt’u (interrupted)
Hajj al-Qiran (combined)
Hajj al-Ifrad (single)
Al-Bukhaari (1773) and Muslim (1349) narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “…an accepted Hajj brings no reward but Paradise.”
Also, At-Tirmidhi (738) and an-Nasaa’i (2631) narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood said: “The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:
“Make the Hajj and ‘Umrah follow each other closely, for they remove poverty and sins as the bellows removes the dross of iron, gold and silver, and an accepted Hajj brings no less a reward than Paradise.”
The pilgrimage rites begin on the 7th day of Dhū al-Ḥijjah (the last month of the Islamic year) and end on the 12th day. The hajj is incumbent on all Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the pilgrimage; and if their absence will not place hardships on their family.
Hajj al-Tamatt’u: This means entering into Ihram for the Umrah during the months of Hajj i.e., the months of Shawwal, Dhul-Q’idah and the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah; to take off Ihram after performing the Umrah, and then to take Ihram again for the Hajj from Makkah on the 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah during the same year in which the Umrah was performed.
Hajj al-Qiran: This denotes entering into the Ihram for both the Umrah and the Hajj at the same time, while not taking off the Ihram until the day of Sacrifice (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah). Alternatively, one may first enter into the state of Ihram for the Umrah, and before beginning one’s tawaf may make the intention of Ihram for the Hajj as well.
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