A First-Timer’s Experience of Hajj: Navigating the Challenges and Emotions of the Pilgrimage”
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is a journey that every able-bodied Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime. As a first-time Hajji, the experience can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, filled with a mix of emotions and challenges. The Excitement and Nerves of Undertaking Hajj For me, the journey […]
Facts about Hajj
Islam places a lot of importance on the Hajj, but how much do you know about it? Therefore, we’ve compiled our top Hajj facts (in no particular order) so you can have access to all the information you require! Hajj Is The Fourth Pillar Of Islam The fourth pillar of Islam and an Islamic and […]
Free 4 Days Tourist Visa From Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia recently announced that they will be launching a new “tourist visa” which will allow visitors to enter the country without the need for a traditional visa. This new visa, called the “entry visa”, will be valid for a period of 4 days and will be available to citizens of 49 countries. The move […]
The 7 Steps: The Complete Hajj Guide for Pilgrims
Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam and one of the most significant annual religious events, is performed in a five or six-day duration. The rituals of Hajj are performed in a five or six-day duration, officially beginning on the 8th Dhul-Hijjah to ending on the 13th of the same month; Hajj is the largest annual […]
Head Shaving during Umrah: A Guide for Pilgrims
Umrah is a sacred pilgrimage that Muslims can undertake at any time of the year. One of the key rituals of Umrah is head shaving or hair cutting, known as halq or taqsir. This act symbolizes humility and submission before God, and marks the completion of the pilgrimage. In this guide, we will explain the […]
Pilgrims of Hajj Season / 2023
We kindly remind you to adhere to the requirements of this year’s Hajj application, including: Completing the approved vaccines, including Coronavirus (Covid-19), Meningitis, and seasonal influenza. Priority is given to those who have not performed Hajj. (The Mahram of a woman is excluded from this condition if she hasn’t performed Hajj before, and the Mahram […]
Top 5 Excellent Health Benefits Of Drinking Zamzam Water.
Zamzam water is considered one of the best drinks in the world. It has so many health benefits and is even said to cure any disease. I’m going to tell you about some of its amazing properties, how it’s made and what are the most important benefits of drinking Zamzam water! The benefits of drinking […]
How Umrah Is Different From Hajj
Umrah and Hajj are both Islamic pilgrimages that are considered to be highly important and sacred in the Muslim faith. However, there are several key differences between the two that set them apart. Firstly, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year, while Hajj is only performed during the Islamic month of Dhu […]
Maqam-e-Ibrahim
Just in front of Kaaba, in the Mataf, is a site known as Maqam-e-Ibrahim, which translates as “the place where Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) stood” (the circular area around Kaaba where pilgrims perform Tawaf). The footprints of Prophet Ibrahim are inscribed on a stone that is primarily blackish-red with some white (PBUH). The pilgrims can see […]
Hajar al-Aswad
The Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone), which is located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, isdepicted in the image above. Faced toward this sacred stone, Tawaf begins and ends. NumerousProphets (upon them be peace), the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Sahabah (peace be upon them),saintly figures, and millions of Muslims whohave undertaken […]