A few tawaf tips

A few tawaf tips

There is an unlimited supply of Zamzam water in the mosque. Drink, drink, drink! It is truly miracle water. It will refresh you and give…

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Hajr-ul-aswad corner

Anatomy of the tawaf

It is necessary to do wudu before performing tawaf. After tawaf, it is compulsory to offer 2 rakats nafal prayers. There are five kinds of…

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Masjid al Haraam

Anatomy of Masjid al Haraam

Masjid al Haraam is currently undergoing expansion and construction. Of the many gates that could be used to enter the mosque, only a couple are…

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Tawaf around the Kaaba

Arrival and umrah

Arrival  You will arrive by plane at either Madina or Jeddah Airport. If you have the option, pick Madina as it is far less crowded…

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Ihram and intention

Ihram and intention

Ihram Ihram refers to, but is not limited to, the clothing worn while performing hajj and umrah; it is the ‘state’ that one is in…

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Hajj map and summary

Map and overview

Finally! What constitutes hajj? First, a little history: Pilgrimage has been performed at the Kaaba since time immemorial. The foundations were laid down by Prophet…

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What to take with you for hajj

What to take with you for hajj

I am one of those people who like to travel lite. So lite, in fact, that I omit the ‘gh’ just to make a point….

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How to prepare for hajj

How to prepare for hajj

Before leaving for hajj, there are a number of very important things that need to be done. First, you have to decide on your budget…

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Hajj crowd

Dealing with the crowd

In the 2-3 days leading to the commencement of hajj, all the pilgrims will have gathered in Mecca. Be prepared for a crowd of massive…

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Mall in Mecca

Ground realities

Let’s face it- you’re paying a lot of money for it, so do you have high expectations from your travel agent? Remember, there are going…

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