নবী করীম said উমরাহ in Ramadan equals হজ্জ in reward — this does not replace the হজ্জ obligation but offers immense spiritual reward. Expect large crowds and higher prices; book well in advance.
উমরাহ — বিধান নবী করীম said উমরাহ in Ramadan equals হজ্জ in reward — this does not replace the হজ্জ obligation but offers immense spiritual reward. Expect large crowds and higher prices; book well in advance.
নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) told a woman from the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform উমরাহ, for উমরাহ in Ramadan is equal to হজ্জ' — and in another narration, 'equal to হজ্জ with me.' This is one of the most powerful incentives in Islamic worship. The reward of a হজ্জ-level হজ্জ is achievable through a much shorter and less expensive উমরাহ, provided it is performed during the blessed month of Ramadan.
However, scholars clarify that this equivalence is in reward, not in fulfilling the obligation. A Ramadan উমরাহ does not replace the ওয়াজিব হজ্জ for those who meet the conditions of হজ্জ obligation. The hadith encourages the immense barakah (blessing) of combining two great acts of worship — উমরাহ and Ramadan fasting — simultaneously.
Practical considerations for Ramadan উমরাহ: expect significantly higher prices for flights, accommodation, and উমরাহ packages. The Haram is extremely crowded, especially during the last 10 nights when হাজীগণ seek Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power). Book your package months in advance. Performing উমরাহ rituals while fasting requires extra planning — many হাজীগণ perform তাওয়াফ and সাঈ after breaking their fast (Iftar) when they have more energy. Taraweeh সালাতs at the Haram are a life-changing spiritual experience, with hundreds of thousands praying in congregation.
নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform উমরাহ, for উমরাহ in Ramadan is equal to হজ্জ.'
নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform উমরাহ, for উমরাহ in Ramadan is equal to হজ্জ.'
Source: Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, Fath al-Bari
নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) said to a woman of the Ansar: 'When Ramadan comes, perform উমরাহ, for উমরাহ in Ramadan is equal to হজ্জ.'
Sahih al-Bukhari #1863 (sahih)