The Technology of mobile phones has transformed the Umrah experience from traditional ways to a digitally automated journey, leading to comfort and feasibility for pilgrims. It is more feasible for Muslim pilgrims to book Umrah deals through travel agencies and contact the agents for negotiation of the Umrah package. Pilgrims from the UK can choose an Umrah package according to their budget and communicate to add preferred Umrah services to the package. All credit goes to the mobile technology that assist in bookings of Umrah package, which is going to fulfill the dream of Muslim pilgrims living in the UK. Furthermore, staring from navigation of the routes to the, streamlining logistics, enhancing safety, connectivity with other Umrah fellows, real-time information about Umrah rituals, knowledge about recent updates, payment transactions and many more are due to blessings of mobile Technology.
Thus, that revolutionary technology of the mobile phone has empowered the modern Umrah pilgrims. Bookings for the Umrah package from the Islamic travel are also a debt of gratitude to mobile technology. Muslims from the UK can seek all type of guidelines related to travel to Umrah, Umrah rituals by using a Mobile phone. Mobile phone also assists in online booking of Umrah packages from Islamic Travel, they also choose to add each Umrah service according to their preference.
Assists in planning and transport of Umrah
Recent technologies including mobile phones, have revolutionized all aspects of life including traveling for pilgrimage and performing sacred rituals in the sacred Mecca and Medina. A wide range of dedicated applications are available on mobile phones that assist in planning and transport of Umrah. Umrah pilgrims can use the Nusuk app, currency converters and online travel apps are used for planning their Umrah pilgrimage and then stating transportation during the Umrah. Pilgrims can book their Umrah package, choose flights schedules, transport and rituals guide by the assistance of Mobile phones.
· Official government applications: Muslim pilgrims get benefits by using official government applications that assist them in seeking all guidelines related to Umrah and performing its sacred rituals. The Saudi government has introduced recent, advanced applications related to Hajj and Umrah guidelines and ensures issuance certifications to reliable and trustworthy Umrah travel agencies. Thus, pilgrims can cross check the authenticity of Umrah travel Agencies from the Mobile applications of official government applications.
· Online bookings: Muslim pilgrims can book their Umrah deals from online websites using their mobile phones.
· E-visas: Now, the mode of Visa issuance has also been revolutionized after digital advancements. Now pilgrims can get their e-Visa on their mobile phones. Pilgrims can apply for the Umrah Visa 2025 using their mobile phone and get as soon as possible response from the officials of Saudi government for approval of the Visa.
Enhance navigation throughout the pilgrimage
Mobile technology has changed the mode of transportation largely by improving navigation at the airport to catch your flight to Umrah in a timely manner. Moreover, it also assists Umrah pilgrims to navigate the Holy sites of Mecca and Medina. Today’s pilgrims are more updated and face less challenges on their Umrah trip because mobile acts as an assistant which navigates the paths through Google map. Dedicated Umrah pilgrims overcome all challenges with a set of mobiles in their hands. They eliminate hurdles like huge crowds at airport and in mosques, language barriers.
· Airport navigation: Pilgrims can book their Umrah flights from Mobile or contact the agent to collect pre-booked tickets for Umrah flights. Moreover, they can also use airline applications to avoid delays in flight by using mobile phone technology.
· In mosque navigation: Muslim pilgrims can use the Nusuk App to manage their sacred Umrah journey as it assists them in the mosques to navigate from one place to another. They rely on the Nusuk App because it can operate offline and they can easily use it to navigate in Al Haram Mosque and masjid An-Nabawi. Overcoming the hindrance of routes in mosques can foster the focus of pilgrims on their worship during Umrah.
· Using GPS: Pilgrims can locate their position in the holy sites and get signals from satellite constellations to determine the right way to go to their destination. The direction of Qibla can also be estimated by using GPS. It also provides turn-by turn directions at airport, in transport, fleets and mosques of Mecca and Medina. Accurate timings can also be estimated by using GPS.
Religious guidance and educating pilgrims
No doubt, mobile phone technology has empowered modern Umrah pilgrims by introducing religious applications and Umrah guidance tools. Thus, they can seek all guidelines by using mobile phone including step-by-step ritual guides. These guidelines foster the spiritual essence of the Umrah pilgrimage.
· Artificial Intelligence tools: Artificial intelligence tools installed in the mobile phones can help pilgrims to get answers to all queries related to Umrah pilgrimage. It teaches all Duas, sayings of Prophet PBUH, the right way of ablution, and the five times of prayer.
· Quran and supplication Apps: Pilgrims can install the mobile applications of the Quran and other supplications. Thus, they can simply recite the Holy Quran from their Mobile phone, whenever they want to recite. They can also recite the Duas according to the situation from their mobile phones such as Dua of entering the bathroom, Dua before eating food, Dua of Wadu, Dua of acceptance of prayers, Dua while seeing first time the Holy Kaaba and many more.
· Updates about prayer time: Muslims can also hear the Azan from their mobile phone. They can get updates about the prayer time and rush to perform the five times of prayer without any delay.
· Qibla direction: Pilgrims can check the direction of Qibla in their hotel rooms using their mobile phones and navigation applications installed on them.
· Step-by-step ritual guide: Mobile Phone has also the potential to explain all Umrah rituals step-by-step to perform in the most appropriate way as our beloved Prophet PBUH has once performed during his lifetime. Pilgrims can listen to the explanatory videos from YouTube or use other AI tools to get complete information about Umrah rituals. They can also read the documents about Umrah and its rituals.
Financial assistance for pilgrimage
Pilgrims can pay the cost of booking the Umrah package through online transactions using their mobile phones. Pilgrims can also check currency exchange from mobile. The Introduction of digital banking has revolutionized the world of sending money and paying bills. Thus, pilgrims can also benefit from this feasibility and advancement. There are mobile banking applications and general financial aid applications that assist in the process of payments or applications.
Improves safety and security
Mobile technology can also improve the safety and security of pilgrims by monitoring the health of pilgrims. Several mobile applications are available to monitor the BP, heart rate, and footsteps of pilgrims so they can check their health regularly. Moreover, pilgrims can contact emergency services to get assistance in a sensitive situation during the Umrah pilgrimage. Pilgrims can also use a Mobile phone for crowd management. Moreover, smart bracelets connected with mobile applications are also used for navigation and other purposes during the Umrah trip.
