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| LI's Fishter   Status: Offline Posts: 4,595 Reputation: 28166 Rep Power: 61   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Along the Coast Gender:  Way of Life: Muslim |  Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
 *waits for sis Arwa, brothers Khaldun, and zAk* They owe us some detailed stories about their trips, so good thing you brought this up sis.  Anyways, I wrote mine a while back, you should be able to find it in the Hajj/Eid al Adha section.  *hides*  Man made rules are created to be broken.  |
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| Alif Lam Mim.   Status: Offline Posts: 1,624 Reputation: 6241 Rep Power: 31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Student at the Madeenah University Gender:  Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
*Steps in* Oh dear... *Steps out*
-- O how poor is man, if he fears Hell in the same degree of his fearing poverty, then he will enter Paradise .” --
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| LI's Fishter Status: Offline Posts: 4,595 Reputation: 28166 Rep Power: 61 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Along the Coast Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
^ We'll be waiting.  Allah is with the patient... Man made rules are created to be broken. |
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| Member  Status: Offline Posts: 57 Reputation: 37 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: south africa Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
salaams donno if this counts...but i went for hajj in '86 and we were there for 4 months...it was absolutely amazing...subhanallah. best thing was sleeping on d road in muzdalifah, the warmth of every1 that was there...since i was just a kid then, i had a real 'insiders' experience |
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 Status: Offline Posts: 14,524 Reputation: 44562 Rep Power: 85 Join Date: Feb 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
videos shows on TV look beautiful, will go inshaAllah durin ramadan den i'll post up the experience inshaAllah
__________________iDawah.com Bringing Dawah back..to the future! Shaqiq bin `Abdullah reported: The Companions of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) did not consider the abandonment of any action as disbelief except neglecting Salat. [At-Tirmidhi] |
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| a.k.a ruwaydah   Status: Offline Posts: 2,138 Reputation: 6727 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eerrmmmm hmmm Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
wooow i like this thread
__________________although i didnt go yet bt hoppin to go soon inshaallah then i'll share it with u sis;) wasalaam وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَن ذِكْرِي فَإِنَّ لَهُ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكاً وَنَحْشُرُهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ أَعْمَى() قَالَ رَبِّ لِمَ حَشَرْتَنِي أَعْمَى وَقَدْ كُنتُ بَصِير)( قَالَ كَذَلِكَ أَتَتْكَ آيَاتُنَا فَنَسِيتَهَا وَكَذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ تُنسَى |
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| Status: Offline Posts: 14,524 Reputation: 44562 Rep Power: 85 Join Date: Feb 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
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iDawah.com Bringing Dawah back..to the future! Shaqiq bin `Abdullah reported: The Companions of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) did not consider the abandonment of any action as disbelief except neglecting Salat. [At-Tirmidhi] | |
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| Alif Lam Mim. Status: Offline Posts: 1,624 Reputation: 6241 Rep Power: 31 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Student at the Madeenah University Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
Quote:
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Allah is also with the people that do good Surely Allah is with those who guard (against evil) and those who do good (to others). [Surah Nahl Ayah 128]
-- O how poor is man, if he fears Hell in the same degree of his fearing poverty, then he will enter Paradise .” --
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| LI Oldtimer  Status: Offline Posts: 532 Reputation: 433 Rep Power: 16 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sharjah Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
I actually have a question about this. If someone goes to Haj or Omrah, should they tell people that they went (or are going)?
__________________I mean isnt it better if we keep it between us and God?  |
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| Slave of Allaah  Status: Offline Posts: 3,742 Reputation: 21030 Rep Power: 50 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What your experience in Hajj or Ummah? -
03-26-2006
I don't think we have a thread of detailed stories of people's Hajj and Umrah visits, so this thread can be the one Insha'Allaah! For a general discussion on whether you've been or are thinking of going, you can post in this thread: http://www.islamicboard.com/basics-i...mrah-hajj.html There is also this thread where sister Labibah has posted her experience.  |
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| Servant of Allah  Status: Offline Posts: 2,617 Reputation: 6951 Rep Power: 26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Journey to Akhirah, Insha'Allah! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What's your experience in Hajj or Umrah? -
03-26-2006
as-salaam alaykum Dear Brothers and Sisters of Islam. I mean anyone who've been in Hajj or Ummah...i just wonder what they are feel like being in Most Holy Place in the world..and also I think maybe i could write my book about experience in Hajj or Ummah by Muslim people..Inshallah wait and see how I feels to be ready! wa-salaam alaykum:sister: |
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| LI's Fishter Status: Offline Posts: 4,595 Reputation: 28166 Rep Power: 61 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Along the Coast Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What's your experience in Hajj or Umrah? -
03-26-2006
Since brother Muhammad went and posted mine, I figured I'd go looking for the lil that Arwa and Khaldun shared with us. ;) Part 1 of Arwa's :wub:  http://www.islamicboard.com/77091-post7.html (Imaams of the Haramain - Part III) Parts 1 & 2 of Khaldun's http://www.islamicboard.com/83887-post531.html (Imaams of the Haramain - Part III) http://www.islamicboard.com/110997-post2438.html (Imaams of the Haramain - Part III) Awaiting the rest...  Man made rules are created to be broken. |
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| Servant of Allah Status: Offline Posts: 2,617 Reputation: 6951 Rep Power: 26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Journey to Akhirah, Insha'Allah! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What's your experience in Hajj or Umrah? -
03-27-2006
Waiting for another amazing posts! May Allah Almighty sents us to waiting paiently..:sister: |
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| Servant of Allah Status: Offline Posts: 2,617 Reputation: 6951 Rep Power: 26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Journey to Akhirah, Insha'Allah! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What's your experience in Hajj or Umrah? -
03-27-2006
as-salaam alaykum Preparation for trip to Hajj The Hajj is the landmark event in a Muslim's life which requires great spiritual, physical, mental and financial planning and preparation. Firstly, a pilgrim must satisfy a number of conditions to qualify for the Hajj. They must be a sane, adult person who has their parents' permission. They must be be debt-free and ensure their family will be taken care of in their absence. Financially, Hajj expenses often spiral into the thousands and must be acquired through legitimate means. All debts, loans and outstanding financial obligations must be met and any family remaining back home must be adequately provided for. One of the main prerequisites of the Hajj also involves drawing up a will (Wasseeyat) before departure. This ensures that in the unfortunate event of death, clear instructions to distribute assets and property and provide for the bereaved have been made by the deceased. Physically, the Hajj circuit demands a high level of physical activity and stamina. Pilgrims walk great distances under the blazing Saudi sun in a throbbing mass of humanity, hundreds and thousands of pilgrims trying to perform the same rites in confined spaces and very hot conditions. A gradual build-up programme a few months prior to the Hajj is recommended - walking and jogging about 20 minutes to 30 minutes three times a week. Walking through the entrance to Mecca Spiritually, pilgrims should increase their understanding of Islam before setting out. They should spend time learning about Islam, the Hajj and be informed about the divine requirements and symbolism of each rite. They should memorise Hajj prayers and be able to understand their meaning. A pilgrim should also understand and be able to speak basic Arabic. A professional mutawwif might be on hand to guide the pilgrim through the intricacies of the Hajj but being able to move swiftly around the circuit equipped with one's own knowledge, may far outweigh the practicalities of keeping up with a group guide or leader in the huge crowds. Mentally, the pilgrim must be fit and exercise self-restraint and control in exchanges with others. All differences and disagreements with others should also be resolved before departure. The pilgrim should begin behaving in a courteous and respectful manner at all times in preparation for their divine appointment with other Muslim brothers and sisters. Travel arrangements need to be made well in advance especially flights and accommodation. Hajj visas are issued by the Saudi Arabian Embassy in London. The pilgrim also must obtain certain vaccinations to acquire a Hajj visa. In recent years, meningitis outbreaks at the Hajj resulted in 45 identified UK cases and eight deaths in 2000 with a meningitis strain not found in the UK. Inoculations are required for other illnesses such as typhoid fever, polio, pneumonia, diptheria, tetanus and malaria. Disease and illness spread rapidly at the Hajj where hundreds of thousands of people move at all times in extremely close proximity. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requires proof of inoculations and a round-trip ticket to home to ensure pilgrims don't linger. Female pilgrims must be accompanied by their husbands or a mahram (a male relative from their immediate family with whom sharia law forbids marriage). A woman over 45 years can travel with a group of pilgrims without a mahram if sponsored by a family within her group. For all pilgrims, regardless of gender, it is a duty for the Muslim pilgrim to be fully prepared to visit the House of God on the Hajj. wa-salaam alalykum |
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| Servant of Allah Status: Offline Posts: 2,617 Reputation: 6951 Rep Power: 26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Journey to Akhirah, Insha'Allah! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim | Re: What's your experience in Hajj or Umrah? -
03-27-2006
as-salaam alaykum Checklist to Hajj Plan early for the Hajj Going on the Hajj is a serious undertaking. As it is a once in a lifetime experience for most people, early and adequate preparation cannot be underestimated. There is a considerable investment of time, money and physical effort required for the pilgrimage to be successful. Prospective pilgrims need to make sure they are prepared and ready for what will be one of the most memorable experiences of their lives. Follow our checklist below and see if you're ready for the Hajj. Do you qualify? Every Muslim who fulfills the following conditions must perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime: You must be of sound mind and in full control of your mental faculties You must be mature enough to understand the full significance of what you are setting out to do You must be financially sound enough to bear all your expenses for the Hajj and provide adequately for your dependents in your absence Six Months before Begin to research the Hajj, make sure you meet the requirements and can afford to take time off work and will be debt-free. Talk to your Imam about the Hajj rites and get the permission of your parents. If you know someone who has done the Hajj get their advice on your potential arrangements. Three Months before Start organising the journey to Saudi and getting into good physical shape. Resolve all outstanding finances. Pay off all bills, debts and loans Make arrangements for any family remaining behind Organise funds for journey Book Flights Start gentle exercise regime Check your passport is valid for six months Apply for a Saudi Visa Organise a Mutawwif Draw up Islamic Will Two months before Start reading up on the Hajj, learning about Hajj rites and memorising Hajj prayers. Need proof of vaccinations for Saudi Visa and obtaining documents: Read up on Hajj and Islam Vaccinations for Saudi Hajj visa Need proof of Meningitis vaccination Obtain proof of being Muslim especially if do not have Muslim name If female, obtain proof of relationship with Mahram Increase your exercise regime One month before Increase your fitness and memorising of the prayers. Organise requirements for the trip. Shop for: Light clothes for the Saudi heat Ihram for men Extra slippers as they are easily lost on Hajj Handy backpack to carry items around Money Belt for travellers cheques and currency Travel alarm clock to wake up at all hours Medicines/antibiotics as preventative measures First-aid kit for emergencies Sleeping bag, night torch, ear plugs/eye patch Unscented soap Zip bag for Muzdalifah pebbles Umbrella for Saudi sun and stoning rite Nail clippers/ shaving toiletries for Leaving Ihram Water flask for Zam Zam water One week before Test yourself by reciting the prayers from memory. Finalise packing and get ready to go. Keep Pilgrim arrival card with passport and Saudi Hajj visa Pack everything including portable Quran, English-Arabic dictionary, travellers cheques, some Saudi Riyals, high energy snacks, thermo flask for hot and cold drinks. Good luck! |
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