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Muharram 1434AH – Muslim New Year
Muharram Introduction With the sighting of the new moon the Islamic new year is ushered in. The first month Muharram, is a month of great reward and virtue. Muharram itself means `sacred’ and is from those months which have been mentioned as sacred in the Holy Quraan. Almighty Allah states
PHOTOS: British Hajj Delegation 2012 – The Hajj Journey + Clinic in Pictures
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What have you brought, O Hajji?
What have you brought, O Hajji? Article by Abu Muhammed | www.eislam.co.za Throughout the world, as the first flights carrying the Hujaaj arrive, the airport’s ‘arrival halls’ are packed and crowded with loved ones, family members, friends and even strangers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the returning Haaji. Children anxiously
Young at Hajj – BBC Article
Young at Hajj By Flavia Di Consiglio BBC Religion and Ethics Millions of Muslims are taking part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and every Muslim adult who is physically and financially able must undertake it at least once in their
Virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hujjah
by Shaykh Abdullah Ibn Abdur-Rahman al-Jibreen Download article in PDF format The Superiority And Virtue Of The First Ten Days Of The Month Of Zulhijjah And The Deeds Legislated In These Days from the Gulf Times March 1999 Verily, the praise belongs to Allah, the Most High, and may the
Hajj Fraud 2012 Updates
Following a string of reports to us from the community on the possibility of Hajj fraud, we have been working closely with the City of London Police & Action Fraud to bring the fraudsters to justice. [warning]16/10/12 – Reports received of pilgrims affected by fraud in Bradford[/warning] [notice]15/10/12 3pm –
The Dutch spy who helped preserve Makkah’s history
MAKKAH – A Dutchman played a huge role in preserving Makkah’s history in the 1880s, according to a curator of oriental manuscripts and rare books at Leiden University in the Netherlands. In his lecture organized by Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz’s Chair for Makkah History Studies at Umm Al-Qura University
Travel advice for Hajj pilgrims
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) want to remind people travelling to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to seek health advice before making the journey to help ensure a healthy trip. The Hajj is the largest annual international gathering with
Vaccination guidance issued for Hajj pilgrims
Health professionals could see an influx of patients wanting vaccinations and medical advice before heading to Saudi Arabia for an annual pilgrimage, if they heed official advice. Approximately 25,000 British Muslims will take part in the Hajj between 24 and 29 October. Given the numbers attending from around the world