Do gadgets help us perform Umrah with ease?

Posted by Muminah Tannous on January 25th, 2024

Do you know how the gadgets are helpful? Gadgets are small devices that can be very helpful during any trip. Technology is increasing day by day while making gadgets, so why shouldn’t your life be easy?

Umrah is Islam’s most honourable act, and Muslims worldwide perform it. The Saudi government has now made the Umrah journey very easy for pilgrims. Nowadays, gadgets help us perform Umrah with ease. Gadgets have become essential to control and manage during the Umrah and Hajj performance. It would help if you taught how to smooth the journey with the latest gadgets by having the February Umrah Packages for pilgrims. Due to the increasing population of pilgrims, it is highly recommended that pilgrims carry some gadgets to perform pilgrimage easily.

Here are the ways how the gadgets are essential for Umrah:

Information and Guidance:

In the early 20th century, technology was less developed than how it is nowadays have been created. Umrah pilgrims must know some information to perform the rituals. There are several digital apps available that you can take advantage of. For this guidance, you have the gadgets like Mobile phones, smart devices, other electronic devices, etc.

 Safety and Communication:

For safety and communication, gadgets play a crucial role. While performing Umrah, it’s necessary for pilgrims to be safe and in contact with their loved ones. Haram is a very crowded place, especially during the peak months. Look at below some safety and communication gadgets:

• Location trackers
• Alarms
• First-aid kit
• Walkie-Talkie
• Mobile phone

GPS navigation devices and apps:

Saudi government launched a hand bracelet to keep track of all the pilgrims. The bracelet keeps an eye on pilgrims. Although pilgrims are safe between the holy cities’ premises, wearing this can benefit you. Everyone should get the GPS devices to navigate their way towards rituals step by step. You can also take advantage of portable GPS devices and apps.

E-books and digital prayer resources:

Before technology, it was quite a hassle for Muslims to find information through the Holy Quran and Hadith. Here, the technology comes for its best use. While on pilgrimage, you can get help from E-books such as Hadith books and referrals, journals, etc. Digital prayer resources mean a way of learning digitally for prayers. It’s a fact that you will perform Nafl prayers and acts during the pilgrimage.

Language Assistance:

One of the most significant advantages of gadgets during the pilgrimage is that in Saudi Arabia, residents are used to speaking Arabic. During the Umrah performance, there can be a lot of Muslims who come from various parts of the world. And everyone will express themselves in their language. It would be best to have some digital language assistance or translators to help you during the pilgrimage environment.

Financial Transactions:

Suppose you are struggling with caring cash. Sometimes, people don’t exchange currency due to high exchange rates. In that case, you can use a debit/credit card to pay for expenses, which can be done online through bank services or ATMs. There can be other financial transaction gadgets, as the technology is growing, and you can also use them.

Robotic prayer mats:

 If technology can change anything, developing a robotic prayer mat is not a big deal for scientists. Due to its development, many people who just accepted the Islamic religion or those who are already Muslims, it’s good for them to learn how to perform prayer correctly. It can help pilgrims to offer prayers ideally by focusing on the key steps.

Do you know? A Flying Taxi Service is soon to change the concept of travel from Jeddah to Makkah.

CONCLUSION

In this modern era, technology has advanced so much that a person can perform Umrah with understanding and ease. Even the Saudi government has made easiness for pilgrims to be disabled/older so they can perform Umrah while being comfortable. Keep using the benefits of gadgets and make your journey more memorable and enjoyable.