16.01.2026 14:50
A woman reacting to those who turn their pilgrimage to Umrah into "advertising" on social media stated that Mecca and Medina used to have a greater significance, saying, "May Allah not grant me the opportunity to go to Umrah. In the past, when Mecca and Medina were mentioned, they had a weight. Now it has turned into a show for social media influencers. Those whose engagement is declining go to Umrah."
A woman who reacted to those she thought were "advertising" by going on Umrah with a video she shared on social media drew attention with her words, "May Allah not grant me the opportunity to go on Umrah." The woman argued that Umrah has turned into a "showground" for social media influencers, stating that Mecca and Medina used to have "a weight" in the past.
"IT HAS TURNED INTO A SHOWPLACE FOR INFLUENCERS"
In her post, the woman emphasized the sanctity of Mecca and Medina, claiming that some individuals use Umrah for content creation and to increase visibility. She stated, "Now it has turned into a place for social media influencers to show off," expressing that this situation disturbed her.
"GOING ON UMRAH WHEN ENGAGEMENT DROPS"
In the video, the woman argued that some influencers go on Umrah when their engagement drops and highlight it on social media, sparking a discussion with her words.