umra

As well as the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which all Muslims are required to make at least once if they can afford to, the faithful can also make a lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, known as umra, at any time of the year.

CNN.com 2009

Colorful Pilgrims: A few months ago a Muslim friend showed me photos from 'umra, a trip to Mecca's shrine at a non-hajj time of year.

Terry Kelhawk: American Pilgrims Of All Faiths Terry Kelhawk 2011

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Colorful Pilgrims: A few months ago a Muslim friend showed me photos from 'umra, a trip to Mecca's shrine at a non-hajj time of year.

Terry Kelhawk: American Pilgrims Of All Faiths Terry Kelhawk 2011

We've been down south for the ninth annual umra uk.media.radio.archers barbecue.

Home again, home again, jiggity jig ... neil h 2006

"It is well known that Allah excuses haj and umra to those who are genuinely unable to go for reasons of poverty or health."

The Satanic Verses Rushdie, Salman 1967

Y: And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah.

Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Abdullah Yusuf Ali 1902

Mr. Sibat's odyssey through the Saudi justice system began in 2008, when he traveled to the kingdom to perform what is called an umra, or a minor pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca.

post-gazette.com - News 2010

Mr. Sibat's odyssey through the Saudi justice system began in 2008, when he traveled to the kingdom to perform what is called an umra, or a minor pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca.

Local News from Tuscaloosa News 2010

Masha allah ... good to hear this news, may allah accept his umra and all prayers. may allah bless him with good health and peace.

arabnews - frontpage 2010