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enjoyed my holy trip to Saudi Arabia and I would love to go back there again
soon in sha Allah.”
- Muhammad Monsef (London)
Surrounded by millions of Muslims:
“It was the month of November 2009; I was preparing to undertake the
biggest journey of my life to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. The word Hajj
(pilgrimage) brings to my mind numerous cherished memories. The very sight
of the Haram (the Sacred Mosque in Makkah) and the Ka’ba, was a greater
depth of awe-inspiration that I was dumb struck by the sheer magnitude of
beauty in front me. Words truly cannot express the feeling you have upon its
sighting. It was truly an honour to be there in the blessed city of Makkah and
to embark on the most important journey of my life, surrounded by millions
of other Muslims; I was just awed by our common and feeble humanity and
to be amongst the Muslim Umma. Hajj is a journey of the Heart and a true
testament of one’s faith and connection with the mighty Allah SWT”
- Khaiser Khan (Mordern surrey)
I could not stop myself crying:
“I felt the first strong feeling of spiritual sensation in the airplane during the
‘’ihram’’. The first time I saw the Ka’ba I felt like I was not in Earth. Moreover,
at Medina City I discovered the beauty of the natural region and the History
of Mohammed. The day I left Medina, I could not stop myself crying because
I had this feeling that I will be back in reality, far from that paradise on Earth.
I will never forget this amazing experience where millions of people from
everywhere share the same feelings, passion and solidarity”.
- Laura Adroug (Paris)
Lesson of trust and love:
“During my Umra I was careful not to miss anything. Hence when I was to
experience my menstrual cycle at the time, I was sad. Still, I entered Masjidil
Haram, ready to sit and watch my husband from a distant hillside of Safa and
Marwah. Suddenly, a toddler tumbled down hill amidst people walking back
and forth emulating Hajar’s experience. Pick her up?..”
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