Ihsan Umrah

• Arrival in Madinah, transfer to the hotel, settling into rooms and rest.
• At a suitable time, an introduction to Masjid an-Nabawi and the first prayers.
• On the occasion of Regaib Night, a talk and supplication on the spiritual significance of the three sacred months.

• Friday prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi and free worship.
• Guided introduction to Masjid al-Ghamamah, the Mosque of Abu Bakr and the surrounding area.
• Briefing on Jannat al-Baqi and greeting the Prophet.
• Rest and personal worship in the afternoon.

• Mount Uhud and the Uhud martyrs’ cemetery; the historical significance of the Archers’ Hill.
• Quba Mosque, Qiblatayn Mosque, the Trench area and the Seven Mosques.
• The sacrifice of Hamza, the brotherhood of the Ansar and the Muhajirun, and loyalty.
• Evening briefing on ihram, intention, talbiyah and the performance of Umrah.

• A final greeting in Madinah and departure for Makkah.
• Entering ihram at the miqat of Dhul-Hulayfah (Abyar Ali), with intention and talbiyah.
• Arrival in Makkah, settling into the hotel and suitable rest.
• The first Umrah with the guide: tawaf at the Kaaba, sa’i between Safa and Marwah, and exit from ihram.

Focus of the day Submission, repentance and a new beginning.

• A light programme to recover from the fatigue of travel and Umrah.
• Briefing on the main sections of Masjid al-Haram, the tawaf areas, Safa and Marwah.
• Generous free time for prayer, Quran recitation and personal worship.
• A short evening talk: sincerity in servanthood and the effect of worship on daily life.

Focus of the day Sincerity in servanthood.

• Guided introduction to Jannat al-Mualla and the area around Masjid al-Jinn.
• The life of Khadijah, her support for the Prophet and her sacrifices in the early years.
• Free worship in the afternoon.

• The Arafat area and the surroundings of Jabal al-Rahmah.
• Muzdalifah and Mina; an introduction to the areas where the rites of Hajj are performed.
• The meaning of Hajj and the submission of Ibrahim and his family.
• Personal worship and rest in the evening.

Focus of the day Patience and trust in Allah.

• Worship and free time at Masjid al-Haram.
• In the framework of verses 23 and 24 of Surah Al-Isra: kindness to parents, respect for the elderly, the supplication of family elders and maintaining family ties.
• A short gathering where participants can share their questions, and supplication for families.

• Friday prayer at Masjid al-Haram and personal worship.
• A day without excursions, centred on free worship.
• After the evening prayer, a talk on examples of good character in the daily life of the Prophet.

Focus of the day Guarding our speech, exercising patience and treating people well.

• The historical and spiritual significance of the Hira area at the foot of Jabal al-Nur.
• The first revelation, the value of knowledge and self-accounting.
• Climbing the mountain or the cave is not a required part of the programme.
• Rest and free worship in the afternoon.

Focus of the day Knowledge, reflection and purifying the heart.

• Free time at Masjid al-Haram for prayer, supplication, the Quran and voluntary tawaf.
• For guests who wish it, and where a separate arrangement is made, the guide advises on the possibility of a second Umrah from the miqat of Tan’im.
• Evening talk: the awareness of ihsan and worshipping as though seeing Allah.

• The historical background of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and the process leading to the conquest of Makkah.
• A visit to the area by vehicle when transport arrangements allow.
• Peace, forgiveness, controlling anger and acting with wisdom in difficult times.
• Worship and rest in the afternoon.

• A day of personal worship centred on the Kaaba.
• A talk on brotherhood among Muslims, the rights of others, neighbourly relations and mutual help.
• How the moral lessons learned during the visit can be carried into daily life.

Focus of the day Brotherhood and daily life.

• Free worship, Quran recitation and supplication at Masjid al-Haram.
• Correcting mistakes made in relationships, seeking mutual forgiveness, clearing resentment and persisting in good.
• Generous time for personal worship and rest.

Focus of the day Seeking mutual forgiveness and persisting in good.

• The last full day in Makkah, spent largely in worship.
• Time for voluntary tawaf, personal supplication and shopping.
• Closing talk: the good habits we will carry to our families, our circles and our daily lives after Umrah.
• Briefing on return preparations and the airport transfer.

• Transfer to Jeddah Airport according to the flight schedule.
• Return to Turkey.