Sacred Islamic places and landmarks, the direction of Islam and Muslims, worship and closeness to God, ihram of the Holy Kaaba and the circumambulation of pilgrims around it, the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.
Looking at the camera with gestures of pleasure, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, portrait of a smiling Saudi Gulf Arab man wearing Ihram clothing, full length body, concept of worship and getting closer to God, white background
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, Islamic holy places, rel
Pilgrims circumambulating the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia at night, performing Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks, Hajj season
Cartoon illustrations of a woman and a man wearing the Ihram dress in front of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, praying and asking God Almighty, Islam and worship, adhering to preventive precautions by wear
A Saudi Arabian Gulf woman holding a book of the Noble Qur’an in her hand, reading the book of God, Islam and worship, performing Hajj and Umrah, getting closer to God, remembrances and supplications, background of the Kaaba
Close-up of the Kaaba in Mecca, the Kaaba cover, Quranic verses on the Kaaba cover, the Black Stone, the Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy places, the entrance to the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Ma
Reading the Book of Allah, memorizing it and reciting it with Tajweed, reciting the Holy Quran, the concept of diligence in worship, the fifth pillar of Islam, a side portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing Ihram clothes holding the Quran in his hand, performing the Hajj and Umrah rituals, a full body image, gray background
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, circumambulation around the Kaaba, sacred Islamic religi
Pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims in the quest in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the quest between Safa and Marwa, the performance of Hajj and Umrah, the obligatory Hajj, worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks, Isla
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, performing the Hajj in Dhul-Hijjah, a side image of a Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrim wearing the Ihram costume, circumambulating around the Kaaba, praying and plead
Wearing a white identification card, preparing to travel and going to perform Hajj in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim wearing Ihram clothes and holding a travel bag, Hajj season 2023, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Islam
Blessed Friday manuscript, congratulations on the blessed Friday, Arabic manuscripts with Islamic phrases and decorations, Islamic religious design template in Arabic calligraphy
Worshiping and getting closer to God in sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places, pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in Muzdalifah wearing the Ihram dress in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.
Illustrations of Quranic verses on the cover of the Holy Kaaba, sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, concept of worship and getting closer to God, white background
Visiting the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, preparing and preparing to travel to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah 2023, drawing closer to God by performing acts of worship, a portrait of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim wearing Ihram c
Islamic and worship, 3D models of mosques and domes, decorations for holidays and religious occasions, may you be blessed, the advent of the month of goodness, a background of 3D Islamic decorations
Close-up of the Kaaba in Mecca, the Kaaba cover, Quranic verses on the Kaaba cover, the Black Stone, the Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy places, the entrance to the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Ma
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
Reading remembrances after prayer, a close-up portrait of the hand of a Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim woman wearing ihram clothes and holding a rosary in her hand, sitting on the prayer rug and doing tasbeeh and reciting remembrances, Hajj season 2023, gray b
Worship and getting closer to God, a close-up portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the ihram dress and carrying the rosary, worship and getting closer to God, dhikr and supplications, gray background, Islamic and worship
Visitors to the House of Allah walk in the Jamarat Bridge area in Mecca carrying umbrellas, Islamic religious holy places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and drawing closer to Allah Almighty, Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj and Umrah rituals
Distinctive Ramadan lanterns, backgrounds for the holy month of Ramadan, a traditional metal Arabic lantern, a three-dimensional Ramadan masterpiece, celebrating the coming of the holy month, Islamic decorations and lights.
Praise, forgiveness, and remembrance of God Almighty, memorizing and interpreting the Holy Qur’an, two Arab men from Sudan wearing Ihram clothes and sitting on the plane, reading and reciting the Qur’an, traveling to Mecca to perform Hajj and Umrah, Hajj
Preparing to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah and getting closer to God through good deeds, a full-length portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab man and boy wearing the Ihram dress preparing to go to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, holding each other’s hands, performing the fifth pillar of Islam, gray background.
Traffic on paved roads and streets during the day, mountain peaks and heights in Arafat, pilgrims’ tents in Mina in Mecca, Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performance of religious rituals and duties, holy Islamic places, the concept of worship and getting closer to God Almighty.
A close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacre
A panorama depiction of the Great Mosque of Mecca, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the performance of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulation around the Kaaba, worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in Sa
Worship and closeness to God, the Royal Clock Tower building in Mecca, the architectural art of skyscrapers, sacred Islamic religious landmarks, a close-up of pilgrims in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a view of the cloudy sky
Background of the Holy Kaaba and Muslims around it, drawings of a Muslim man and woman wearing Ihram clothes and raising their hands to greet and greet, performing the Hajj obligation, getting closer to God through acts of worship, emojis in Islam, the phrase Hajj Mabroor to bless the Hajj season
Performing the duties of Islam and completing the rituals of Hajj, the pilgrims standing at the Sacred House of God on Mount Arafat, making supplications and turning to the Most Gracious God on Mount Mercy, reverence and the great Islamic feelings of faith
Gathering of Muslims from all over the world, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, worship and getting closer to God, the road leading to the throwing of stones in Mecca, famous Islamic religious monuments, a picture from the back of a group of pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims walking through a tunnel
Artistic wall painting, Arabic religious manuscript, religious design template, Islamic phrases and verses from the Holy Quran, In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful, Basmala in golden Arabic calligraphy, black background
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, a portrait of an elderly Muslim, Arab, Saudi, and Gulf man wearing Ihram clothes and raising his hand to say hello and peace, worship and drawing closer to God, the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj season 2023, blue ba
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
Islamic architectural art of mosques, spiritual Islamic atmosphere, the concept of worship and drawing closer to God, performing religious duties and prayers on time, illustrations of a mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Expressions of pleasure and happiness in communicating with family and friends, a close-up portrait of an elderly Gulf Arab Saudi man, smiling, wearing Ihram clothing and holding a white umbrella in his hand, answering calls via mobile phone, getting closer to God by performing the Hajj and Umrah duties, gray background
Congratulations on the blessed Friday, a blue colored phrase, a blessed Friday, an Islamic religious design template in Arabic calligraphy, Arabic paintings with Islamic phrases and decorations, a black background.
Wearing Ihram clothes, using the electronic Hajj guide application service, a portrait of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim using a mobile tablet, the application of instructions to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj se
The Holy Kaaba in Mecca, the destination of Muslims in all parts of the earth, performing the obligations, prayers, acts of worship, and getting closer to God, the circumambulation of pilgrims around the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca.
Pilgrims from all over the world circumambulate the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the concept of worship and drawing closer to God, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals in Mecca
Islamic religious landmarks and places, worship and closeness to God, illustrations of an Arab Muslim man in traditional dress raising his hand with gestures of peace and greeting, longing and nostalgia for the holy mosques in Saudi Arabia
Paved roads and streets during the day, pilgrims’ tents in Mina in Mecca, mountain peaks and heights in Arafat, Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performance of religious rituals and duties, holy Islamic places, the concept of worship and getting closer to God Almighty.
Hajj season 2023, sitting on the prayer rug, supplication, worship, and getting closer to God, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, a portrait of a young Saudi Arab Gulf woman wearing Ihram clothes and raising her hands to pray, gray background
Artistic oil painting of mosques and domes with the bright moon in the sky, decorating residential neighborhoods and streets with illuminated lanterns to welcome the blessed Ramadan, a spiritual Ramadan atmosphere, worship and getting closer to God, the arrival of the month of goodness and blessings.
Decorations and decorations for the holy month of Ramadan, the spiritual atmosphere and celebration of Islamic religious occasions and holidays, a close-up image of a traditional, illuminated metal hanging lantern, the joy of the coming of the month of goodness, distinctive antiques and accessories, a colorful background.
Creative design for an Islamic template, Arabic calligraphy, Arabic scripts, Islamic phrases, prayer and peace be upon you, O Messenger of God, Arabic calligraphy design template, religious occasions, religious design template, beauty of Arabic calligraph
3D Islamic decorations background, Islamic platforms on holidays and religious occasions, antiques, accessories, decorations and lights for the blessed month of Ramadan. May you be blessed, preparing to welcome the month of goodness.
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
Cleaning crews in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Grand Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pilgrims and Muslims in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious places
Decorations and decorations for the holy month of Ramadan, the spiritual atmosphere and celebration of Islamic religious occasions and holidays, a close-up image of a traditional, illuminated metal hanging lantern, the joy of the coming of the month of goodness, distinctive antiques and accessories, a colorful background.
A landscape of scattered stars in the night sky, wallpapers of Islamic mosques in night mode, a distinctive Islamic mosque design, worship and prayer in mosques, Ramadan wallpapers and decorations, engineering and architectural art of ancient historical m
3D Islamic decorations background, Islam and worship, 3D models of mosques and domes, decorations for holidays and religious occasions, may you be happy, the advent of the month of goodness
Creative design for an Islamic template, Arabic calligraphy, Arabic scripts, Islamic phrases, Anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, O Lord, bless Muhammad and open from good all closed, Arabic calligraphy design template, religious occasions,
Decorations and lanterns for celebrating and welcoming religious holidays and occasions, models of a mosque, domes and minarets illuminated at night, decorations and designs in the Arab-Islamic style, worship and drawing closer to God, performing religious duties and prayers, the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan, architectural engineering art of mosques
Ramadan spiritual religious atmosphere, traditional Arabic metal lantern design art, Islamic geometric antiques, designs and decorations, celebrating Islamic religious occasions and holidays, lights, illumination and decorations of the month of goodness, panoramic image of a traditional illuminated metal lantern
Traditional Islamic antiques to celebrate the coming of the month of goodness, hanging decorative luminous metal lanterns, Arabic decorations and accessories, Islamic art, lights and decorations in the spiritual Ramadan atmosphere, a colorful background.
Getting closer to God with good deeds, a small gray umbrella, a portrait of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim wearing ihram clothes and holding an umbrella in his hand that protects from the rain, gestures indicating happiness by performing the rituals of
A Saudi Gulf Arab man raises his hands to pray and supplicate to God during prayer, a close-up portrait of a man wearing a thobe, shemagh, and a Saudi headband sitting on a prayer rug, worship and getting closer to God, prayer and praise, remembrances and supplications, gray background, sensitive content, sensitive use
Arafa standing on the Mount of Mercy, cartoon illustrations of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God on Mount Arafat, performing the rituals of Hajj in the Hajj season 2023, supplication and request from God Almighty, worship and closeness to God, Islam
Mashallah, a close-up image of an Islamic design template, Mashallah manuscript in Arabic calligraphy, Islamic Arabic manuscripts, distinct wall paintings, colorful religious decorations, calligraphic arts and formations, desert nature backgrounds
Islamic geometric drawings and shapes, the Arab Islamic pattern, Islamic designs in gold, decorations for holidays and religious occasions, decorations and distinctive geometric designs in the blessed Ramadan, worship and getting closer to God, decorations and geometric designs for the domes of mosques
Backgrounds for the holy month of Ramadan, a traditional metal Arabic lantern, a three-dimensional Ramadan masterpiece, celebrating the coming of the holy month, Islamic decorations and lights, distinctive Ramadan lanterns
Manuscript: He said, may God bless him and grant him peace, there are no better days in the sight of God than the ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, in black color, the concept of worship and closeness to God, phrases and texts in Arabic, illustrations of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, white background
The Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Noble Sanctuary of Mecca, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the courtyard of the Grand Mosque, Islamic religious landmarks, Islamic holy places
Pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims walking in the outer complex of the Grand Mosque, worship and getting closer to God, Islamism and worship, Islamic holy places
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
The Noble Sanctuary in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Performing Hajj and Umrah, Hajj season 2023, Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, the Grand Mosque
A close-up of the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing prayers in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, worship and drawing closer to God, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Islamic religious landmarks, the
Close-up of the covering of the Kaaba covered with a black silk cloth decorated with inscriptions and ornaments of Islamic gold threads and Quranic texts, the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The fifth pillar of Islam, supplication, worship, and drawing closer to God, a side portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim man wearing Ihram clothing and performing the Hajj pilgrimage, the Umrah season in the holy month of Ramadan, full-length body portrait, gray background
Performing the rituals of Umrah and Hajj, pilgrims to the Sacred House of God wearing the Ihram garments in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worshiping and drawing closer to God in sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places, Hajj se
Pilgrims circumambulating the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia at night, performing Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks, Hajj season
The engineering and architectural art of ancient historical mosques, a landscape of stars scattered in the night sky, wallpapers of Islamic mosques in night mode, the design of a distinguished Islamic mosque, worship and prayer in mosques, Ramadan wallpap
Finger movement and gestures, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, a portrait of an elderly Muslim Arab Saudi Gulf man wearing ihram clothes and pointing with his index finger towards something, facial gestures indicating happiness, the fifth pillar
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
Performing religious duties, pilgrims to the Sacred House of God wearing the Ihram garments in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Mina, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and drawing closer to God in Islamic religious
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in Muzdalifah wearing the Ihram dress in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worshiping and getting closer to God in sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, the Qibla of Islam and Muslims, the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sacred Islamic places and landmarks, a black and white photo of the circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah around the Holy Kaaba in Mecca.
Night picture of the hair of Mina in Mecca, pilgrims of the House of God in the tent area in Mina, performing Hajj, Islamic holy places in Saudi Arabia
A view from above of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, clock towers, Mecca, performing Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks, Hajj season 2022
Preparing to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah and getting closer to God through good deeds, a full-length portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab man and boy wearing the Ihram dress preparing to go to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, performing the fifth pillar of Islam, gray background.
Performing acts of worship and rituals of Hajj and Umrah to get closer to God, the longing of pilgrims for the Sacred House of God, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, the most famous Islamic religious monuments around the world, sacred religious places in Saudi Arabia
Spiritual atmosphere and celebration of Islamic religious occasions and holidays, decorations and adornments for the blessed Ramadan, close-up image of illuminated traditional metal lanterns, joy at the arrival of the month of goodness, distinctive antiques and accessories, beige background
The concept of worship and getting closer to God, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacred Islamic religious landmarks and places, a picture from the back of the pilgrims heading to the Mount of Mercy (Arafat) in Mecca during the Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, banners and guidance panels.
Al-Aziz manuscript in Arabic calligraphy, Arabic-Islamic manuscript, the names of God, typography, Islamic phrases in Arabic calligraphy, white background
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, a portrait of a young Arab Gulf Muslim wearing ihram clothes and helping his elderly father wear ihram clothes, the fifth pillar of Islam, Hajj season 2023, full-length body image, blue background
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, famous Islamic landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muslims coming from all over the world to the holy religious places, visitors to the House of God gathering in the outer courtyard of the illuminated Grand Mosque at night in Mecca
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, using a mobile phone, a side portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim woman wearing Ihram clothes and making a phone call, social communication and social relations, Hajj season 2023, gray background
A manuscript and among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may find tranquility in them from the Holy Qur’an, Arabic manuscripts decorated with Islamic phrases, a religious design template in Arabic calligraphy, a large wall painting, Quranic verses from the Book of God, a black background
The fifth pillar of Islam, visiting the Sacred House of God in Mecca, worship and drawing closer to God, a picture from above of a man wearing Ihram clothes performing the Hajj and Umrah rituals
Pilgrims in the Holy Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at night, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating the Kaaba, worshiping and getting closer to God, the clock tower illuminated in green, Islamic religiou
The courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah performers around the Kaaba in the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the performance of Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and cl
A picture of the pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, the Pause of Arafat, Mount of Mercy (Arafah), performing Hajj and Umrah, performing Hajj, worship and getting closer to God, Hajj season 2022, Islam and worship
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the Holy Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, sacred Islamic reli
Qur’anic verses on the cover of the Kaaba, the Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque in Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic holy places, worship and closeness to God, a close-up of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, gestures and facial expressions indicating supplication to God, sitting on the prayer rug, supplication, worship, and drawing closer to God, a portrait of a young Saudi Arab Gulf woman wearing Ihram clothes and ra
Antiques and accessories for the holy month of Ramadan, 3D models of platforms and lanterns decorated in gold, decorations and lights for holidays and occasions, I hope you are from Awada, preparing to receive holidays and religious events, the arrival of the month of goodness, 3D Islamic decorations background
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing prayers in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, worship and drawing closer to God, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Islamic religious landmarks, the
Wearing Ihram clothes, a portrait of an elderly Muslim Gulf Saudi Arabian man pointing with the index finger of the palm of his other hand to display something in front of him, finger movement and gestures, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, the fifth pil
Preparing to perform the rituals of Hajj and Umrah and getting closer to God through good deeds, a portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab man and boy wearing the Ihram dress, standing and performing the obligatory prayer in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the second and fifth pillars of Islam, gray background.
Pilgrims are busy preparing to head to Arafat Square on the morning of the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah in Mecca during the Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the Hajj and Umrah rituals, holy Islamic religious landmarks and places, worship and drawing closer to God, means of transportation and communication