Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 9: Loose ends
May 30, 2023
Random advice from Madinah… … More Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 9: Loose ends
Tag: Madinah
A most blessed rooftop
Jul 27, 2018
I wrote this 7 years ago, on the rooftop of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) mosque, a few weeks prior to Hajj 2011. It was our final night in Madinah, and this piece was inspired by the time there. Sadly, I’ve not been back since then. … More A most blessed rooftop
The Journey of a Lifetime
Jul 17, 2018
I feel for those who leave their kids behind to undertake this trip. It’s heart-breaking…but it’s a necessary pain. It teaches us that, no matter how strong our attachments to the people we have in this life, we have to leave at some point. We have to meet our Creator. The same goes for attachments to material possessions and status. … More The Journey of a Lifetime
It’s almost time…
Aug 22, 2014
Three years ago, I was preparing for the journey that would take me to the most serene place I’ve ever been. May Allah bless, guide and protect those who have been honoured with the invitation this year. Madinah beckons…
Glimpses from Madinah
Sep 20, 2013
Since most of the Hujjaaj from South Africa are / will be visiting Madinah first, here’s a collection of images from that blessed city to help us visualise the awesome experience they will have. I took 13 of these, and the rest came from various other sources. Feel free to share with others, and if … More Glimpses from Madinah
Ready for Hajj series: Part 1 (Madinah)
Aug 31, 2013
Hajj season is upon us, and with hujjaaj leaving soon, I thought it would be an ideal time to finally revamp and complete the Hajj tips series I wanted to do last year. So, while Hajj Chronicles (blog series here | e-book here) is a set that described my own Hajj, the full story may … More Ready for Hajj series: Part 1 (Madinah)
Hajj Chronicles Part 9: Loose ends
Nov 12, 2012
Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 8 To wrap up the Madinah leg of the trip, I’d like to highlight some points which haven’t been covered elsewhere. Unlike previous posts, this one won’t follow a narrative, but will just take a point form approach. As such, there are no ‘Related lessons’ this time … More Hajj Chronicles Part 9: Loose ends
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