Changing the old dress of the Kaaba with a new one, replacing the covering of the Holy Kaaba after the dawn of the ninth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, a worker standing on the crane to replace the covering of the Muslims’ qiblah, performing the rituals of
Workers standing on cranes to change the covering of the qiblah of Muslims, replace the covering of the Holy Kaaba after the dawn of the ninth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, change the old dress of the Holy Kaaba with a new one, perform the rituals of Hajj,
A worker stands on the crane and sews the cover of the qiblah of Muslims, changing the old dress of the Kaaba with a new one, replacing the cover of the Holy Kaaba after the dawn of the ninth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, performing the rituals of Hajj, Ha
Replacing the covering of the Holy Kaaba after the dawn of the ninth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, changing the old dress of the Holy Kaaba with a new one, workers standing on cranes to replace the covering of Muslims’ qiblah, performing Hajj rituals, Hajj
A close-up of the gutter of the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the Sacred House of God, workers replacing the covering of the Kaaba, the gutter of mercy, a drain for the water collected on the roof of the Kaaba, Hajj season 2023.
Workers stand on cranes to change the covering of the Muslim qibla, change and replace the old covering of the Holy Kaaba with a new one, perform rituals and religious duties, Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pilgrims’ circumambulation of the Sacred House of God, sacred Islamic places and landmarks.
Replacing the covering of the Holy Kaaba after the dawn of the ninth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, changing the old dress of the Holy Kaaba with a new one, workers standing on cranes to replace the covering of Muslims’ qiblah, performing Hajj rituals, Hajj
A close-up of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and drawing closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in Saudi Arabia, the Hajj season 2023 in the month of Dhul-Hijjah
Islamic supplications and remembrances, drawing closer to God by performing acts of worship, an Indonesian Muslim woman wearing white prayer clothes, looking at the camera, the arrival of pilgrims and Umrah performers from outside Saudi Arabia, the Hajj s
The arrival of pilgrims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia, a picture from the back of two Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrims wearing the Ihram garments, supplication and submission to God Almighty, the virtue of Umrah in the month of Ramadan, performing the r
The virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, performing Hajj in Dhu al-Hijjah, a side image of a Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrim wearing the Ihram dress, circumambulating around the Kaaba, praying and pleading to God in the Sacred Mosque, a close-up of
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
The concept of intimacy between the spouses, visiting the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a picture from the back of a Saudi Arabian Khaleeji couple wearing Ihram clothes, Islamic women and w
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a Saudi Arab Gulf couple wearing Ihram clothes, performing Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, a young man holding a gray umbrella in his hand, visiting the Sacred House of God, drawing
The concept of intimacy between the spouses, visiting the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a picture from the back of a Saudi Arabian Khaleeji couple wearing Ihram clothes, Islamic women and w
Using a mobile phone, a close-up of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man sitting in the cabin of the plane wearing the Ihram dress, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Islamic religious flights in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Saudi Airlines, Hajj season 2023.
The Noble Sanctuary in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacred Isl
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a Saudi Arab Gulf couple wearing Ihram clothes, the fifth pillar of Islam, a Muharram man holding a gray umbrella in his hand, adhering to the precautionary measures by wearing a muzzle to
A young man holding a gray umbrella in his hand, getting closer to God and visiting the Sacred House, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a Saudi Arab Gulf couple wearing Ihram clothes, Umrah in the holy month of Ramadan, full-length body i
Getting closer to God and visiting the Sacred House, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a Saudi Arabian Gulf couple wearing Ihram clothes, performing Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, a young man holding a gray umbrella in his hand, t
Performing Hajj and Umrah, the virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, groveling and asking God Almighty, a close-up of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram garments, raising his hands and praying with humility, standing in front of the gol
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, standing in Arafah, worship and closeness to God Almighty, Islamic religious
Umrah in the holy month of Ramadan, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a picture from the back of a Saudi Arabian Gulf couple wearing the Ihram garments, the fifth pillar of Islam, Islamism and worship, full-length body imag
Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of 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, sacred Islamic r
Famous Islamic landmarks, a close-up of the road leading to throwing stones in Mecca, performing Hajj rituals in Dhu al-Hijjah, a religious spiritual atmosphere, the arrival of Muslims from all over the world to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, obligatory duties and acts of worship to get closer to God, Islamic matters and worship
The obligation of Hajj in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, a picture from the back of Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrims wearing the Ihram garments, supplication and submission to God Almighty, the virtue of Umrah in the month of Ramadan, worship and closeness to God,
The virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, diligence in obedience and closeness to God in the blessed months, a side image of a Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrim wearing the Ihram garments, raising his hands and praying with humility, performing Hajj a
Islamic religious landmarks, worship and drawing closer to God by performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, an Indonesian Muslim pilgrim wearing the Ihram clothes looking at the camera, staying overnight in Mina during the Hajj season 2023, the arrival of
Close-up of the Kaaba curtain, decorated with Arabic Islamic motifs and golden Quranic texts, the entrance to the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Worship and closeness to God, circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah performers around the Holy Kaaba, gathering of pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah
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
The background of the towers of the Great Mosque of Mecca and the clock tower, a smiling Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim young man wearing the Ihram clothes, the arrival of the pilgrims of the interior to Mecca to perform the Hajj in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, t
The Noble Sanctuary in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacred Isl
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
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
Islamic religious flights in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, Saudi Airlines, close-up of a Saudi Gulf Arab woman sitting in the plane seat filming a video via mobile phone, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Hajj season 2023.
Answering God’s call to perform the Hajj in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Islamic matters and worship, maintaining supplication and asking for forgiveness from God Almighty, the virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, a close-up portrait of a Saudi Gulf Arab man wearing Ihram clothing, praying with reverence and supplication, gray background.
The pilgrims of the Sacred House of God gathered in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, the circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah performers around the Holy Kaaba, the performance of Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship
Preserving the five daily prayers, praying and supplicating to God, the virtue of performing Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, answering God's call to Hajj and Umrah, a close-up portrait of a Saudi Arabian Khaleeji couple wearing the Ihram garments,
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
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
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the shrine of our master Ibrahim in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Ho
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
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
Preparing for the advent of Eid al-Adha, welcoming Islamic holidays and occasions, Islamic design templates to congratulate the pilgrims of the Holy House of God on performing the obligatory prayers and rituals, a 3D image of the Holy Kaaba and a mosque, purple background
A religious spiritual atmosphere, the Jamarat throwing area at Mina in Mecca, famous Islamic landmarks, the arrival of Muslims from all over the world to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and Umrah rituals, the virtue and reward of supplication and getting closer to God, Islamic matters and worship
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
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God, circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah around the Holy Kaaba, gathering of pilgrims to the Holy House of God in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, sacr
Diligence in acts of worship and closeness to God Almighty in the blessed months, the virtue of Umrah in the blessed month of Ramadan, a young Indonesian Muslim who wears the Ihram dress, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, the arrival of pilgrims f
A close-up of the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Islamic religious places and monuments, sacred
A depiction of the dress and stone of the Kaaba from a lower angle, the holy qiblah in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sacred House of God, people performing Hajj and Umrah, raising the lower side of the Kaaba’s covering and cover
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
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
Two hands gestures indicating supplication and reverence, performing Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, a woman wearing the Ihram dress and sitting in the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, adherence to precautionary measures to prevent dis
The Holy House of God in the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, sacred Islamic places and landmarks, an aerial photo of the circumambulation of pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims around the Holy Kaaba in Mecca at sunset, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, the Qibla of Islam and Muslims.
Cleaners cleaning the Great Mosque of Mecca, pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the Grand Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Holy Kaaba, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic holy places
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
Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God, the Grand Mosque of Mecca in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacred Islamic religious places and monuments
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
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
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
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
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, Worship and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks, Hajj season 2023, Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba at night in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Worship and closeness to God, 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 courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, the performance of Hajj and
Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, a close-up of the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the door of the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, sacred Islamic religio
Creative image of the Great Mosque of Mecca, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating the Kaaba, worshiping and getting closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in Saudi Arabia
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Hajj season 2023, pilgrims to the Sacred House of God worshiping God and carrying umbrellas, Islam and worship, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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
An angle photo from the bottom of the Royal Clock Tower building in Mecca, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God, chambers overlooking the Holy Mosque in Mecca.
Gestures of happiness and joy, the Noble Sanctuary in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, worship and closeness to God, a Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrim wearing the Ihram clothes looking at the camera, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah
An aesthetic image of the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the door of the Kaaba, the Kaaba cover, the 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
A group of pilgrims at the meqat of the people of Madinah, Dhul-Hulaifa, Ihram from the meqat of Abar Ali, Dhu Al-Halifa, Aabar Ali, preparing to perform Hajj in Mecca
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, worship and drawing closer to God, Islami
Gestures of readiness and seriousness to perform Hajj in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, a portrait of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram clothes preparing to visit the Sacred House of God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah looking at the camera, approaching
The black covering of the Kaaba with Islamic decorations, a close-up of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Quranic verses on the cover of the Kaaba, sacred Islamic landmarks
A Saudi Arabian Gulf man wears the Ihram dress and eats a date pill, iftar for the fasting person, eating Ramadan hospitality, performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan, performing Hajj, worshiping and getting closer to God, visiting the Sacred House of Go
Approaching God Almighty by supplication and good deeds, a close-up of a group of pilgrims' hands touching the Holy Kaaba in the Holy Mosque of Mecca, visiting the Sacred House of God in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umra
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and drawing closer to God, pilgrims of the Sacred House of God and Umrah performers gathered in the courtyards of the Holy Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Islamic religious sacred places
The Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God Almighty, sacred Islamic religious landmarks, gathering of pilgrims and Umrah performers in the square of the Holy Mosque of Mecca
Cleaners cleaning the Great Mosque of Mecca, pilgrims of the Sacred House of God in the Grand Mosque of Mecca in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Holy Kaaba, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, Islamic holy places
The fifth pillar of Islam. Pilgrims circumambulate around the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque of Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, worship and getting closer to God Almighty.
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
Portrait of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress and raising his hand to greet and salute, performing Hajj and Umrah, worship and getting closer to God, full-length body image, Islamic and worship, white background
Pilgrims of the Sacred House of God near the Holy Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, circumambulating around the Holy Kaaba, worship and drawing closer to God, Islami
Performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah in the Hajj season 2023, sitting on the prayer rug and drawing closer to God by performing acts of worship, a portrait of a Saudi Arab Gulf woman wearing prayer clothes and performing the obligatory prayer, gray ba
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 Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the building of the Royal Clock Tower in the Holy Mosque of Mecca, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and drawing closer to God, sacred Islamic religious landmarks.
The courtyards of the Holy Mosque of Mecca, pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, 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, Islamic holy places,
The Holy Mosque of Mecca, the Kaaba in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, a close-up of the circumambulation of Muslim pilgrims around the Holy Kaaba, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, worship and drawing closer to God, Islamic religious landmarks in the Kingd
Islamic supplications and remembrances, a close-up from the back of two Saudi Arabian Gulf pilgrims standing in front of the golden door of the honorable Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, supplication and asking for forgiveness, performing Umrah in Ramadan, circ
A Saudi Arabian Gulf man standing in front of the Kaaba, wearing the Ihram dress and raising his hands to pray and supplicate to God, performing Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and getting closer to God, prayer and glorification, remembrances and supplications
Performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, an oil painting of Muslim pilgrims circumambulating the Holy Kaaba, the Holy Mosque in Mecca, worship and getting closer to God, sacred Islamic religious landmarks, Hajj season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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
Supplication, worship, and closeness to God in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, a picture from the side of a young Saudi Arabian Gulf Muslim raising his hands up and praying humbly, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, wearing Ihram clothes, Hajj season 2023, standing
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 close-up of a Saudi Arabian Gulf man wearing the Ihram dress and raising his hands to supplicate and supplicate to God, performing Hajj and Umrah, worshiping and getting closer to God, performing Hajj, remembrances and supplications
Diligence in obedience, supplication, worship, and drawing closer to God in the blessed months, the fifth pillar of Islam, a picture from behind of a Muslim, Arab, Saudi, Gulf pilgrim, performing the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, wearing the Ihram clothes, H
Towers overlooking the Grand Mosque in Mecca, a close-up of the Royal Clock Tower building illuminated at night in Mecca, sacred Islamic religious places and landmarks, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, performing Hajj and Umrah rituals, worship and getting closer to God