Hajj is a journey of a lifetime for any Muslim and completes the fifth pillar of Islam. There are an increasing number of parents who are performing Hajj with their families or whilst expecting a child; however, to make Hajj a truly positive and spiritual experience when going with the kids, it is important to
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Seven Reasons to Perform Hajj While Young
7 Reasons to Perform Hajj While Young “The feet of man will not slip on the Day of Resurrection until he is asked of five things: of his life as to how he spent it, his youth as to how he used it, his wealth as to where he got it and how he spent it, and
Read articleTen Lessons of Leadership from Hajj
Alhamdulillah, Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) blessed me to go to Hajj in the year 1432H as a volunteer for an English-speaking Hajj group that needed someone to deliver programs and help in the organization of the men’s section. I didn’t know what to expect nor was I clear about my roles and responsibility before I
Read articleWhat Every Productive Muslim should Pack for Hajj
Insha’Allah, I’ll be leaving for Hajj over the coming days and I thought I would share with you some travel tips on what to pack for Hajj which you can share with any friends or family members who are going for Hajj this year (or in future years insha’Allah). This is not an exhaustive list,
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Beating Procrastination Series: Preparing for Hajj
My goal with this article is to inspire one of you who is on reasonable income to start getting ready for Hajj from now both financially, physically and mentally insha’Allah.
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Top Tips Towards an Unforgettable Hajj
The following post was written by Asma bint Shameem
They say it is the journey of a lifetime. Yet I see so many people, brothers and sisters, confused, angry, frustrated or just simply ignorant. So here are some points of sincere advice for all of my brothers and sisters going for Hajj this year to help you make it an unforgettable journey!
1. Educate yourself before you go
This is the most important point and really does not mean read all the books you can find! They say ‘knowledge is Power’ and how true that is. I see people confused, not knowing what to do, looking left and right… bewildered. And in the end, they just follow what the rest of the crowd is doing without any basis of knowledge from the Quran or Sunnah.
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