A religious spiritual atmosphere, the coming of Muslims from all over the world to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and Umrah rituals in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the virtue and reward of supplication and drawing closer to God, Islamic matters and worship, the area of throwing stones in Mecca, famous Islamic landmarks
Increasing acts of worship in the blessed month, the concept of intimacy between spouses, visiting the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a portrait from behind of a Saudi Arabian Gulf couple we
Cleaning crews cleaning between Safa and Marwa in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, architectural engineering art, worship and closeness to God, Islamic holy places, Islamic religious landmarks, Islamiyat and worship
Urban growth and progress of buildings and residential buildings, sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places, interest in planting trees and green plants in Mecca, car movement on paved roads and streets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims circumambulate around the Holy Kaaba in the Holy Mosque in Mecca at night, perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and get closer to God, landmarks and Islamic holy religious places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
Preparing to travel to perform the Hajj, drawing closer to God by performing acts of worship, a portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim woman wearing Ihram clothes and holding a travel bag and a mobile phone with a blank black screen, performing the ritua
Worship and drawing closer to God, a close-up of the Royal Clock Tower building in Mecca, famous Islamic places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the growth and urban progress of towers and skyscrapers, the architectural art of holy areas
Communicating with family and friends via cell phone, readiness and readiness to travel to perform the Hajj, visiting the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, a portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim woman wearing Ihram clothes sitting on a chair
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Muslim pilgrims in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque at night performing the Hajj rituals, the concept of worship and drawing closer to God
Hajj season 2023, performing Hajj rituals, pilgrims to the Sacred House of God in the shrine of Mina in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy places, Islamic landmarks in Saudi Arabia
The phrase Hajj Mubarak to congratulate the coming of the Hajj season, the background of the Holy Kaaba surrounded by the majestic minarets in Mecca, the most famous Islamic religious landmark around the world, performing acts of worship and the rituals of Hajj and Umrah to get closer to God, Islamic religious templates
Pilgrims gathered near the door of the Holy Kaaba, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worshiping and getting closer to God, sacred Islamic religious places.
The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, cleaning crews in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, pilgrims and Muslims in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic r
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
A picture of the area of Mina surrounded by mountains in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the site of the Hajj rituals and the overnight stay of pilgrims on the Day of Tarwiyah, the Day of Eid Al-Adha and the days of Tashreeq, the city
Worship and closeness to God, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, a close-up picture of a Saudi Gulf Arab man wearing Ihram clothing sitting in the courtyard of the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, a group of pilgrims walking on the Jamarat Bridge in Mecca, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visiting the Holy House of God during the day
Architectural art of sacred areas, a close-up of the Royal Clock Tower building in Mecca, famous Islamic places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the urban growth and progress of towers and skyscrapers, the background of a sky full of white clouds
Traveling to Mecca to perform Hajj and Umrah, performing Umrah in Ramadan, getting ready to go for Hajj, a Muslim Indonesian couple wearing Ihram clothes and sitting on the plane, Hajj season 2023, Saudi Airlines
A Saudi Arabian Gulf man wears the Ihram dress and raises his hands to supplicate and supplicate to God, performing Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and getting closer to God, remembrances and supplications, background of the Kaaba
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, a close-up photo of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing Ihram clothing circumambulating around the Kaaba, worship and getting closer to God, sacred Islamic religious places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Electric escalators for easy ascent and descent of pilgrims, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visiting the Holy House of God in Mecca
Getting closer to God Almighty through worship, a picture from behind of an Arab Gulf Saudi Muslim man wearing Ihram clothes sitting in the courtyard of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performing the Hajj and Umrah rituals
A group of pilgrims heading to the Jamarat Bridge in Mecca, visitors to the House of God perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visiting the Kaaba
View of pigeons and birds in the outer courtyard, domes and minarets of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, worship and closeness to God, sacred religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic architectural art
Pilgrims descending from the Jamarat Bridge, performing Hajj rituals, holy Islamic places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and getting closer to God
A view of Islamic religious landmarks, a view of sunrise in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, worship and getting closer to God, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, the sanctities of Islam and Muslims
An aesthetic image of the Kaaba in Mecca, pilgrims of the House of God performing Hajj and Umrah, circumambulation around the Kaaba, worship and getting closer to God, Hajj season 2022, Islam and worship
Pilgrims of the House of God near the door of the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, circumambulating the Kaaba, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Getting closer to God Almighty through acts of worship and obligations, the importance of religious sanctities among Muslims, the hands of pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims extending to touch the curtain of the Holy Kaaba, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic religious landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
An aesthetic image of the Kaaba in Mecca, pilgrims of the House of God in Ihram clothes, performing Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sacred Islamic religious places and monuments, circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of pilgrims to the Sacred House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba, the Grand Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of H
Arafat stand, Mount of Mercy, an aerial photo of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God on Mount Arafa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj in the Hajj season 2023, worship and closeness to God Almighty, Islamic religious places
Architectural engineering art in the Islamic style, the square of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom, a close-up of Muslims gathering under the huge electronic umbrellas in the Prophet’s Mosque, the Hajj and Umrah season, worship and getting closer to God, the distinguished religious landmarks in Saudi Arabi
A picture of pilgrims in the holy sites in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, performing Hajj, Hajj season 2022, Islamic holy places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and getting closer to God
Contemplating and contemplating the verses of the Book of God, getting closer to God by reading the Qur’an, a portrait of an elderly Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress holding the Book of God (the Holy Qur’an) in his hand, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, acts of obedience and worship, Islamic matters and worship, orange background.
The pursuit between Safa and Marwah, Safa and Marwa in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Hajj and Umrah, Islamic religious landmarks, Islamic holy places
Pictures of the minaret of the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and getting closer to God, the sound of the call to prayer, the call of Muslims to pray, the green dome of the Prophet’s Mosque
Pilgrims and Umrah performers in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Kaaba, the Holy Kaaba, Hajj season, Hajj and Umrah, the Grand Mosque in
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, visiting the Holy House of God, a group of pilgrims walking on the Jamarat Bridge in Mecca.
A gathering of Muslims from all over the world, pilgrims circumambulating the Holy House of God around the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Holy City of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worshiping and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks and places.
A group of pilgrims heading to the Jamarat Bridge in Mecca, visitors to the House of God perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visiting the Kaaba
Architectural engineering art in the modern Islamic style, spiritual atmosphere and places, a close-up of the Holy Kaaba and the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, sacred religious landmarks and places, towers and hotels surrounding the Mosque of Mecca, Islamic matters and worship
Memorizing and interpreting the Holy Qur’an, a portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab Muslim man wearing Ihram clothing and medical glasses, holding a small Qur’an in his hand, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, reciting verses and getting closer to God, the fifth pillar of peace, full-length body portrait, gray background
An aesthetic image of the Kaaba in Mecca, pilgrims of the House of God performing Hajj and Umrah, circumambulation around the Kaaba, worship and getting closer to God, Hajj season 2022, Islam and worship
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the fifth pillar of Islam, pilgrims circumambulating the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God Almighty.
A picture of the area of Mina surrounded by mountains in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the site of the Hajj rituals and the overnight stay of pilgrims on the Day of Tarwiyah, the Day of Eid Al-Adha and the days of Tashreeq, the city
Supplication, worship and closeness to God, a Sudanese Arab man wearing ihram clothes and raising his hand up, sitting in the seat of the plane, the Hajj season 2023, traveling to Mecca to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the virtue of Umrah in the
Contemplating and contemplating the verses of the Book of God, getting closer to God by reading the Qur’an, a portrait of an elderly Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress holding the Book of God (the Holy Qur’an) in his hand, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, acts of obedience and worship, Islamic matters and worship, orange background.
A Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress and dragging his travel bag with his hand, preparing to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, Islamism and worship
The modern architectural engineering art of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the city of Abu Dhabi, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the United Arab Emirates, the external courtyard of the mosque, performing prayers and diligence in worship and getting closer to God.
Completing the Hajj rituals by standing on the Mount of Mercy, gathering of pilgrims of the Sacred House of God on Mount Arafat, crowds of Muslims flocking to the mountain, a pause on the Day of Arafat, supplication and drawing closer to God, a famous Islamic landmark in Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Wearing Ihram clothes, a dark-skinned Sudanese Muslim youth holding a mobile phone with a black screen and sitting on the plane, using the application instructions to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, traveling to Mecca to perform the rituals of Hajj
Architectural art in the Islamic style, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, pilgrims and pilgrims in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia during the day, the Holy Mosque of Mecca, Islamic religious landmarks
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
A close-up of a Gulf Arab pilgrim wearing the Ihram dress in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, supplication and closeness to God, a winter atmosphere in the Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Islamic religious and sacred pl
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals in Mecca, a picture from above of pilgrims circumambulating the Holy Kaaba in the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the concept of worship and getting closer to God, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Interior decorations and designs in the Arab-Islamic style, the entry gate to the Prophet’s Mosque, performing prayers in the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, worship and getting closer to God, sacred religious landmarks and places in Saudi Arabia.
A security plane in the sky of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Sacred House of God in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following up on the security situation and traffic, preserving the safety and security of pilgrims and Umrah performers when performing th
The lower parking lots of the hotels of the Holy Mosque of Makkah, providing parking services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, means of transportation and communications, Hajj season 2023.
Close-up of the clock tower in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at night, the towers of Al-Haram Al-Makki, the Royal Clock Tower building in the Grand Mosque, the tallest clock tower in the world
A picture of the pilgrimage filled with pilgrims, the quest between Safa and Marwa in Mecca Karma to perform religious duties, Islamic and worship, the obligation of Hajj, worship and getting closer to God
Hajj season 2023, a portrait of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim wearing ihram clothes and looking up, facial and hand gestures indicating happiness and enthusiasm, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, the fifth pillar of Islam, blue background
Visitors to the Holy House of Allah perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic religious holy places, the concept of worship and drawing closer to Allah Almighty, a group of pilgrims and Umrah performers walking under umbrellas in the Jamarat stoning area in Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims in the area of throwing stones in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a religious spiritual atmosphere, Islamic matters and worship
Worship and getting closer to God, throwing pebbles and stoning Iblis, a portrait of an elderly Muslim Arab Saudi Gulf man wearing ihram clothes and holding pebbles in his hand, throwing pebbles at Aqaba on the Day of Sacrifice, performing the rituals of
The Islamic architectural art of the Messenger of God’s Mosque, inviting Muslims to perform prayers and worship, the outer courtyard of the Noble Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, sacred religious landmarks and places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the view of white clouds in the sky during the day, obedience and closeness to God
Preparing to go and set out to visit the Holy House of God, a close-up portrait of an elderly Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing Ihram clothing and carrying a red travel bag, going to perform the Hajj and Umrah rituals, gestures of happiness and enthusiasm to reach Mecca, gray background, sensitive content, sensitive use
An explanatory sign for the bus stop, sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places, interest in planting trees and green plants in Mecca, car movement on paved roads and streets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, public transportation, Islamic matters and worshipers
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
The influx of pilgrims to the Holy House of God to perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious landmarks, a panoramic picture of the buildings in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the architectural engineering art of the towers and skyscrapers surrounding the Holy Mosque in Mecca.
Expressions of enthusiasm and happiness for performing Umrah rituals, preparing to go for Hajj, portrait of a young Gulf Arab Saudi Muslim wearing Ihram clothing and holding a passport in his hand, full-length body, gray background, sensitive use, sensitive content
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the concept of worship and getting closer to God Almighty, a close-up photo of a smiling, veiled Saudi Gulf Arab woman looking at the camera with an expression of self-confidence, the background of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca.
The Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, a close-up of the Royal Clock Tower building in broad daylight, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pigeons eating grains in the outer courtyard of the Holy Mosque in Mecca, towers and luxury tourist hotels overlooking the Grand Mosque.
Preparing to head out and set off to visit the Holy House of God, a close-up portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab young man wearing Ihram clothing and carrying a red suitcase, performing the Hajj and Umrah rituals, gestures of happiness and enthusiasm to reach Mecca, gray background, sensitive use, sensitive content
A picture of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating the Kaaba, worshiping and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in Saudi Arabia
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, a picture from above of the flag rings in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, architectural engineering art in the Islamic style, the Noble Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals
Wearing Ihram clothes to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, the destination of Muslims in all parts of the earth, performing the obligatory prayers and acts of worship and getting closer to God, the circumambulation of pilgrims around the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca.
Using a mobile phone, communicating and chatting with individuals, making a phone call, two Arab men from Sudan wearing Ihram clothes and sitting on the plane, traveling to Mecca to perform Hajj and Umrah, Hajj season 2023, performing Umrah in Ramadan, Sa
Sacred Islamic religious places and monuments, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, towers and skyscrapers, the clock tower in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, architectural art
Group of workers cleaning the hills of Safa at the Grand Mosque, Jabal Al Safa and Al Marwa in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy places, Islamic religious landmarks, Islamism and worship
The Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a close-up picture of the Yamani Corner, one of the pillars of the Kaaba, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic places and landmarks
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, wearing Ihram clothes, a portrait of an elderly Muslim Arab Saudi Gulf man holding a rosary in his hand, raising his hands up, supplication, worship, and drawing closer to God, the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj seas
The distinguished chandeliers in King Abdullah’s expansion of the Holy Mosque in Mecca, the luxurious Islamic gypsum decorations on the ceilings, a group of Muslims sitting inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sacred religious landmarks and places, the concept of worship and closeness to God Almighty
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic holy places, close-up of pilgrims near the Holy Kaaba in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and getting closer to God
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah from the inside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic architectural art, the Holy Mosque of Mecca, Islamic religious landmarks, Islamic holy places
A picture from the top of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, towers and skyscrapers, clock tower, architecture, buildings and facilities, tourism in Saudi Arabia
The tents of pilgrims in the area of Mina in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the tents area in Mina, the Hajj season, the performance of the Hajj rituals, Islamic holy places, Islamic landmarks in Saudi Arabia
Pictures from various sides of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, the Prophet's Mosque, the Prophet Muhammad Mosque, the green dome of the landmarks of the Prophet's Mosque
Sacred Islamic religious places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and drawing closer to God Almighty, visitors to the House of God walk in the Jamarat Bridge area in Mecca and carry umbrellas, Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah rituals
The Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the ancient lofty minarets, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, the destination of Muslims from all over the earth, the most famous Islamic landmark around the world, the Hajj and Umrah season, worship, supplication, and getting closer to God
The Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Holy House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks
Wearing ihram clothes, a portrait of an elderly, Arab, Saudi, Gulf, Muslim man raising his hands up, supplication, worship, and drawing closer to God, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj season 2023, full-length body
Supplication and reverence to God in the Sacred Mosque, a picture from the back of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress standing in front of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, a close-up of the gutter of the Holy Kaaba, performing the Haj
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Mount Safa and Marwa in the Sacred House of God, rocky hills in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic religious landmarks and sacred places
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the shrine of our master Ibrahim, peace be upon him, in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pilgrims and Umrah performers in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Completing the Hajj rituals by standing on the Mount of Mercy, gathering of pilgrims of the Sacred House of God on Mount Arafat, crowds of Muslims flocking to the mountain, a pause on the Day of Arafat, supplication and drawing closer to God, a famous Islamic landmark in Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah around the Holy Kaaba, wearing the Ihram clothes in the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the destination of Muslims in all parts of the earth, the concept of worship and getting closer to God.