6 Practices Which Equal to Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimage
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Attending gatherings of knowledge, whether as a student or a teacher, earns great rewards, equivalent to completing Hajj.
5. Being Dutiful to Parents
In a hadith, it is mentioned that being dutiful to one’s parents carries immense rewards. From the companion Anas, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) advised someone to be dutiful to his mother. "He said: You are like one performing Hajj, Umrah, and striving in the way of Allah."
6. Umrah in the Month of Ramadan
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: "Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent to Hajj with me." (HR. Bukhari)
Although this refers to Umrah performed specifically during Ramadan, the timing grants a reward equivalent to performing Hajj with the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Islam is a religion filled with ease and mercy. For those who do not have the opportunity to perform Hajj and Umrah, there are many other deeds that offer equivalent rewards.
From the Ishraq prayer, walking to the mosque, Duha prayer, attending knowledge gatherings, to being dutiful to parents, all provide substantial rewards.
By performing these deeds with sincerity and consistency, Muslims can, insha'Allah, achieve rewards equivalent to Hajj and Umrah, even if they have not had the chance to perform them directly.