Hajj & Umrah

Who are We?

Javed Ahmed Ghamidi is a Pakistani Muslim theologian, a Quran scholar, and an educationist. Al-Mawrid U.S. was established in 2014 in order to expand the reach of his effort. In 2019, Al-Mawrid U.S. took on the initiative of establishing the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning in Dallas, Texas as a formal educational institute.

Since its inception, Al-Mawrid’s aim has been to conduct research, educate people, and disseminate Islam based purely on Quran and sunnah, freeing it from external influences that have gradually clouded the religious thought of Muslims over the last 14 centuries.

About this Course

Hajj is a greater pilgrimage to the Holy city of Makkah, done in the last month of Islamic calendar, and a Muslim must offer this ritual once in a lifetime if he or she can afford to do so. A pilgrimage to Makkah other than the specified days of Hajj is called Umrah which can be completed anytime throughout the year.

This course is meant to introduce the student to the rituals of Hajj and Umrah. Other than basic philosophy of this practice, students will learn about its history, methodology and some other significant concepts.

Many queries and questions related to both of these rituals will be answered by the end of this course, but we encourage you to ask more questions. All of your queries will be answered by the scholars of the Ghamidi Center.

How is the Content Divided?

The content has been arranged into 5 modules:

1. What is Hajj?
2. Objective, Days & Sites
3. Methodology of Ḥajj and ‘Umrah
4. Symbolism and Philosophy of Hajj
5. Guidance Provided by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Recommended Background

No background knowledge or skills are necessary, but an understanding and familiarity of Islam would be advantageous for anyone who participates in the course.