Blog Author: Salma Lababidi
A journey of the heart.
This season, Allah granted my parents the blessed opportunity to experience umrah. While umrah is a trip that can be done at various times of the year, it felt fitting that it came in a season of surrender and renewal this autumn.
Many of us feel a natural pull toward reflection and inner peace. Fall reminds us that change is not loss—it’s completely normal. This fall, as my parents journey through the historic cities of Makkah and Madinah for Umrah, I find myself reflecting on the deeper meaning of Allah’s timing, both in eman (faith) and in life.
Even though I wished my sister and I could have gone with them, I wanted to prioritize my parents first. It warms my heart to know that they finally got their chance to see the Kaaba before their physical limitations restricted them. Watching my parents prepare for Umrah reminded me that eman has its seasons: moments of stillness, moments of growth, and moments of blessed opportunity.
In Islam, renewal of the heart begins with intention. Just as Muslims must be purified when we enter the state of ihram, we can use this season to cleanse our hearts of distractions. Intentions play a huge role in how we can live mindfully. Whether that means simplifying our spaces, refreshing our routines, or reconnecting with Qur’an and dhikr. Every act is a step towards Him, small or big.
At The Nour Company, we are inspired by the tranquility of this spiritual season. Through intentional scents, cozy textures, and umrah essentials, we hope to create moments of faith-centered calm that can make your next Umrah trip just as special!
Inspired by their journey, I wanted to find gifts that could honor and celebrate this special experience. When I visited in-store, there were so many cute tailored gift options to choose from regarding umrah specifically! The detail of the Islamic calligraphy on the keychains and the designs of the Umrah Mubarak greeting cards. There were even musk scents that reminded me of Makkah scents I was once gifted from a friend who had performed umrah at that time! The perfect gifts for the perfect homecoming of a special trip. I hope to be blessed with the opportunity to experience Umrah myself, and how small reminders in our everyday lives can inspire us to renew our intentions and draw closer to Allah.
May Allah guide us to renew our gratitude, strengthen our intentions, and make our hearts sincere with Him who guides us through every season. Ameen.