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Labbaik: The story of my Hajj (Part 15 / Last Part)

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Mohsin Aziz

Our flight from Jeddah was on 11th June 2025 at 6 a.m. from Hajj Terminal of Jeddah  International Airport. We were told to be ready by 8 p.m. on 10 June 2025. There is a separate Hajj Terminal from Jeddah. Hajj terminal is used for hajj flights. With hundreds of flights and tens of thousands of passengers departing for various cities all over the world, it can sometimes be chaotic. It takes about 1 hour from Makkah to Jeddah by road. However, during Hajj season, it takes around one and a half hours. Airlines usually ask passengers to report 3 hours before international flights. However, during the hajj season, it’s common for airlines to call passengers 6 hours before  flight. As our flight was at 6 a.m. in the morning, we were supposed to report at 12 midnight. Keeping a safety margin of a few hours, everybody was asked to bring their luggage in the hotel lobby by 7 p.m. The plan was to pray Isha, take dinner, and leave for Jeddah. I was a bit concerned as it was going to be a long journey before we reached home. It was to be about almost 16 hours of journey from Makkah Hotel to home in Muscat, tiring indeed after the Hajj.

Since it was to be our last day in Makkah, we decided to pray Fajr at the Haram. The weather was very pleasant in the early morning. As usual, we found a taxi outside the hotel and were at Haram in 5 minutes. Fajr prayer was a bit long. I noticed that during Hajj, the prayers at the Haram are short. It makes sense as their is every type of pilgrim. There are old and physically weak pilgrims as well. There are pregnant ladies. Long prayers would be difficult for them. After prayers, we stayed in the Haram for some time. It was difficult to leave. It seemed like we were leaving somebody very dear to us. Still, we had to leave. With heavy hearts, we left the Haram, had one last look at the Kaba, and came out. Taxi was easily available, and we were back at the hotel by 6.30 a.m. The breakfast was ready. After taking breakfast, we went back to our room to do our final packing.

Back in the hotel room, we were talking about our journey back home and how the Hajj was made so easy by Allah Subhanahu Tala. However, we were a bit concerned about the long journey back home.

Suddenly my wife asked whether it was possible to go separately by taxi and arrive on time. This would incur  some extra cost but would reduce our travel time time by several hours. I liked the idea and decided to check some decent yet less costly hotel in Jeddah near the airport. I found one very good hotel (Le Chateau) at a huge bargain and booked it for one night though we were going to spend only a few hours at the hotel. But for this arrangement, I needed permission from Jamal bhai. He had my passport, which I gave him for safe keeping before going to Mina Camp. Shaikh Jamals’ room was in front of my room. I met him and requested that I wanted to leave a bit early for Jeddah and that I would join the group at Jeddah airport. He gave me permission and handed over our passports. He suggested that before leaving for Jeddah, I must keep my luggage in the designated bus so that after we leave, nobody is responsible for taking care of our luggage. He suggested that I talk to Asif bhai about my plan.

While I was busy with the logistics,  my wife had, in the meantime, read a lot of reviews on the Internet and suggested a particular taxi company to hire for Jeddah. The company was Rafiqee Tours. I immediately contacted the company on whattsapp. The response was prompt. Mr. Bilal from Rafiqee Tours was very courteous, and I booked a Toyota Camry as we were not carrying our luggage. We were only two passengers with one handbag each. The total cost quoted was 350 Saudi Rial. We were asked to send our passport copies, and within a few minutes, our travel documents were sent to us. The time agreed was 2.30. The hotel check-in time was 4 p.m. in Jeddah. It suited us just fine.

After arrangements for the hotel and taxi were done, I met Asif bhai and asked for his guidance. Asif bhai suggested that I should carry my luggage with myself. He also handed over to me, my and my wifes, boarding pass. He had very kindly arranged for the boarding passes for the whole group one day in advance. Its possible for many hajj flights as they are chartered flights and not regular flights. He further advised me that since my passport and luggage both will be with me, there won’t be any need for me to report early. I could report 3 hours before the flight. This made more sense and gave me more time to relax before the flight. It was a new situation as I had already booked sedan and it would be impossible to carry our two big suitcases and two two cabin bags in a sedan. While I was in this dilemma, I received another message with a new travel document from Rafiqee Tours. Subhan Allah, due to some scheduling issues at their end, they had upgraded our car from Toyota Camry to Hyundai Sataria without any additional charge. Sataria is seven seater with enough boot space to carry all my luggage. My problem was solved.

Once satisfied with our travel plans, I went out to scan the nearby shops. Most of the shops were selling gift items related to Hajj. Hajis from all over the world were thronging these shops for last minute bargain shopping. I realised that prices have dropped a bit. We had already bought gifts from Madina.

A very noble tradition among hajis during hajj is to gift each other. Mostly, people gift food items and water or juice to each other. However there are other gift items which are popularly gifted to hajis by other hajis and locals. I decided to buy electronic tasbeeh counters and gift to hajis randomly in front of my hotel. There were some hotels in front of my hotel where hajis from mayanmar and some African countries like Cote d Ivor, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan and Indonesia were staying. I randomly distributed tasbeeh counters amongst them. It’s not possible to define their happiness in words. Some of them asked for additional counters for their family members. I hope that when they pray with those tasbeeh counters, I also get some portion of reward, Ameen.

For Zuhr, it was not possible to go to the Haram as we were leaving for Jeddah after lunch. We prayed Zuhr in the hotel prayer room. By the time we finished our lunch, we got a call from Rafiqee Tours that our taxi was on its way. At 2 p.m. I got a call from Usama Haider (taxi driver) that he is at the hotel parking. We left exactly at 2.30 p.m. from Makjah Hotel for Jeddah. Clock Tower was visible from our hotel. We looked one last time at the clock tower and said goodbye to Makkah with the hope and prayers that we are called again soon.

The journey from Makkah Hotel to Jeddah Hotel took 1 hour and 10 minutes. At 3.40, we were at the reception of the Jeddah Hotel. But here came a twist in the story. I had booked the Hotel through booking.com, a popular hotel booking website. I have been using booking.com for several years and have never faced any problems with check-in. However, this time, it was going to be different. There is always a first for everything. The lady at the counter, after struggling for 10 minutes with the computer, told me that I don’t have a booking. I showed her my booking confirmation message and booking pin number. She tried again but declared that she could not find my booking in her system. In the meantime, my luggage was still in the car, and the driver was getting a bit restless as he had to go back to Makkah for his next assignment. It was at this point that Mr. Zuhair walked in. He is bellboy at the hotel. Zuhair is from Bangladesh. He asked me about the issue at hand. He spoke to the lady and told me that she would rebook me the same room at the same price. It came as a pleasant  surprise that the lady gave us a new booking for a much bigger room at a lower price. By 4.10 p.m. we were in our room. Zuhair proved to be a very resourceful person. He arranged coffee for us from some nearby coffee shop along with French fries. The hotel was very decent with very big rooms. One detail that I noticed was the use of braille (special embossed sign language for the blind) on the lifts dashboard. I found it to be a very noble gesture towards the people of determination.

Our experience with Rafiqee was very good. I thought that from Hotel to Jeddah Airport, it would be good to book through Rafiqee again. Then I remembered Zuhair and called him to enquire about Airport Taxi. He told me not to worry as he knew taxi drivers who would drop us at a reasonable price. He himself suggested that for 6 a.m. flight we should leave at 3 a.m. I confirmed for 3 a.m.

While leaving Makkah, I remembered that one of my very old friends, Dr. Meraj Salim is in Jeddah. I called Meraj. He was pleasantly surprised and offered his home for us to stay and rest. I had to decline his offer as I had already booked a hotel for a night. Meraj told me to contact him once I reach Jeddah. When I reached Jeddah, I informed Meraj and sent him the hotel location. He advised me to take some rest. I took his advice, and we slept for almost two hours. We woke up before maghrib, and I called Meraj. He insisted that he would take us out for dinner. Personally, I did not want to exhaust myself and unnecessarily burden him. When I excused, he insisted that he would bring Al Baik for dinner. When I asked him not to strain himself, he said that after Labbaik, Al Baik is compulsory if you are in Saudi Arabia. I have never been a fan of broasted chicken. Anyway, Meraj arrived after maghrib with a very big basket of Al Baik. It was good, particularly fish fillet.

Albaik is a Saudi chain of fast food started byShakour Abu Ghazala in 1974. It is run by ELBAIK Food Systems Company SA. It primarily sells broasted and fried chicken. Shakour Abu Ghazala is a Palestinian Saudi who moved to Saudia after Nakba. He started selling broasted chicken from a small rented shop in Jeddah in 1974. In 1986, Albaik trademark was registered. Albaik has a long association with hajj and umrah. Albaiks’ first restaurant opened in Makkah in 1990. Albaik became a popular name amongst pilgrims when Albaik started three seasonal restaurants in Mina Camp in 1998. This relationship was further strengthened when they opened in Madina in 2001. In 2006, they got the distinction of running the worlds largest quick service restaurant in Mina for 2006 Hajj. Today, Albaik has 120 branches and is worth US 3.2 billion dollars.

My wife stayed in the room. I went out with Meraj. There was an Indian restaurant, Babu Lal, next to my hotel. We sat there for almost two hours, sipping tea and talking. Meraj took leave at Isha time. We prayed Isha in the room itself. For dinner, Al Baik was more than enough. At 10, we went to bed. I got up at 2 and called Zuhair and told him to call taxi at 2.30 instead of 3 as I was getting a bit worried. The poor fellow was sleeping. He informed me that the taxi had gone somewhere to drop other person and would be back by 2.45. He told me to relax and be ready by 3. The taxi came exactly at 3 a.m. We reached the airport at 3.15. The driver was very kind. He was from Karachi, Pakistan. Hajj terminal of Jeddah International Airport is huge. Due to a heavy rush, I could not find any trolley for my luggage. The taxi driver not only brought two trolleys for us but took one trolley and stayed with us till we reached outside our zone at the airport. There, we saw our group bringing their luggage from the bus. Once we met our group, the taxi driver took leave. He was a great help.

The queue at the terminal was very lengthy. I asked my wife to stay with the luggage in the queue and went out to buy Zamzam. In the past, it was possible to buy additional Zamzam bottles, but now the Saudi authorities have changed the rules. Only one 5 litre Zamzam bottles are allowed per person. There is a dedicated Zamzam sales counter at the airport. I bought 2 Zamzam bottles. It cost 25 Saudi Riyal, i.e., 12.5 Saudi Riyal per bottle. Once we finished check-in, we realised that it’s Fajr time. It took us some time to enter inside. When we reached inside, I saw that in a corner fajr jamaat was already going in. I joined the jamaat. Everyone was so happy. They had just done Hajj. The queue at the terminal was very lengthy.

Everyone was so happy. They had just done hajj. For a few, it was second Hajj, but for the majority of us, it was our first Hajj. It is indeed the journey of a lifetime. I know now that whenever anyone will talk about Hajj, it would personally connect to that story and experiences. May Allah give me another chance to do Hajj again. May Allah call all those millions who are fervently praying to be their. May Allah accept my Hajj. May it be a Hajj Mabroor, Ameen.

Our flight took off at 6.10 a.m. from Jeddah. People were talking about their experiences with each other. Many slept as they were too tired. Our plane Saudi Arabian Airlines SV5700 Saudi Arabian Airlines landed safely and smoothly at Muscat International Airportat 9.30 a.m. We were home. The most important and spiritually elevating journey of our lifetime had just come to an end. Alhamdulillah.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar Lailaha Illallah,

(Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Their is no deity besides Allah)

Wallahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Walillahil Hamd

(And Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise).

(The End)

References:

Dawood, Aiyub (2022) Al Baik chicken! How did it get so popular. Fast Company Middle East, March 4. Available at: https://fastcompanyme.com/impact/al-baik-chicken-how-did-it-get-so-popular/

Labbaik: The story of my Hajj (Part 7)

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Mohsin Aziz

We stepped into the sacred Mataf, the open expanse encircling the revered Kaaba, where the heart of every pilgrim beats in unison with centuries of devotion. Surrounding this blessed courtyard, the majestic arches and covered galleries of Masjid al-Haram rise gracefully in every direction, embracing the pilgrims in a sanctuary of peace.

Our Tawaf began—a deeply spiritual journey of seven graceful circuits around the Kaaba. This divine rite must commence from a specific point: the corner that houses the Hajr al-Aswad, the sacred Black Stone. The Kaaba, a sublime cubic structure of time-worn granite, stands firm and solemn with its four distinguished corners. Of these, the corner bearing the Black Stone marks the beginning and end of each sacred round.

In the midst of the swirling sea of believers, it can be challenging to pinpoint this sacred starting point. But with gentle care for the ease of the pilgrims, a green light has been placed high above, directly aligned with the Hajr al-Aswad. It now shines as a guiding beacon—subtle yet clear—making it effortless to locate the place where each Tawaf must begin, a small yet thoughtful gesture to aid the hearts seeking closeness to the Divine.

Tawaf is the act of circumambulating the Kaaba in an anti-clockwise direction, starting from the corner where the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) is located. The open area surrounding the Kaaba is called the Mataf, and pilgrims prefer to perform Tawaf in this space. However, during times of heavy crowding, it may become necessary to move back and enter the main building of the Masjid al-Haram to continue the Tawaf. This building is multi-storeyed, providing ample space for worshippers. The covered areas of the building also offer wheelchair access for those with mobility issues, ensuring that everyone can perform the ritual comfortably.

We were lucky to find space in the mataf for our tawaf. To start, one has to point his hand with open palms towards Hajre Aswad and say ‘Allahu Akbar’ (God is Great) and start the circumbulation. It is the belief that whatever prayer is said during tawaf is answered.

The four corners of the Kaba are named. Two are more important from the tawaf point of view. The starting point where is hajre aswad is kept. It is called Rukn e aswad (Blackstone corner) . The next one is called Rukn al Iraqi (the Iraqi corner). The next one is called Rukn e Shaami (the Syrian corner). The fourth one is called Rukn e Yamani (the Yemeni Corner). From this corner, i.e. Rukn e Yamani to the RukneAswad, one has to preferably recite the following prayer:

  Rabbana aatina fid dunya Hasanataw

(Our Lord give us good in this world)

wa fil akhirati Hasanataw

(And good in the hereafter)

wa qina azaab al naar

(And defend us from the torment of the Fire)

This sequence has to be repeated for all seven rounds. From corner one to three, one can say any prayer in any language.

There were people from all over the world in the mataf. From Turkey, Iran, Nigeria, Australia, New Zealand, Oman, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Russia, Tajikistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Niger, South Africa, Bosnia, U.K., U.S.A., Cote d Ivor, Gabon,  etc. These are the ones whom I could identify from their sling bags and flags that they were carrying.

It is a common tradition for group leaders to carry flags aloft—vivid emblems that flutter gently above the crowd, guiding their companions like lodestar through a sea of pilgrims. These banners serve not only as symbols of unity but as anchors, helping individuals find their way and gather together amid the vast and often overwhelming multitude.

Within this sacred space, hearts are stirred, and spirits awakened. All around, people are immersed in prayer—some whispering their supplications in quiet intimacy, others raising their voices in fervent appeal. Here, in the revered House of the Lord of the Universe, every soul stands equal before the Divine wearing the same white seamless cloth. No one is rich, and no one is poor. All have come with their petitions. All are beggars here in front of the ‘Al Wahhab’ (The Ever Giver) and ‘Al Mannan'(The giver of gifts and favours). One may ask for anything, in any language, for the language of the heart transcends all earthly tongues.

Yet, many are drawn to the beauty and sanctity of Arabic, reciting time-honored invocations passed down through generations. Often, a group leader will raise his voice in duʿā (the supplication) flowing from their lips like a gentle stream, while group members echo each word with solemn devotion. This collective recitation creates a mesmerizing rhythm—an undulating chorus of longing and love. The air becomes charged with the vibrations of prayer, weaving a profound and almost otherworldly atmosphere that envelops every soul in its embrace.

In such moments, time seems to stand still. The world fades, and what remains is a sacred harmony—the collective heartbeat of those who have come, from every corner of the earth, seeking nearness to their Creator.

Muslims from around the world face Kaba for prayers. It is called Baytullah (the house of Allah). In the beginning of Islam, Muslim did not pray towards Kaba. They prayed towards Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem. There came a time when it became difficult for muslims to live in Macca, a group of Muslims migrated to Abyssinia, but the Prophet with a handful of Muslims stayed in Macca. When it became difficult to live in Macca, the Prophet Mohammad migrated to Madina. He was very fond of Kaba and Macca. While leaving Macca, he said:

‘By Allah, you are the best and most beloved land to Allah. Had I not been driven away from you, I would not have left you’ (Sunan al Timidhi, 3925).

Once in Medina, slowly but surely, the Prophet established his authority and established the first Islamic state. It was a welfare state that prioritised the weak, poor, orphaned, and widowed. In Madina, Muslims, under the leadership of the Prophet, continued to pray, facing Masjid Al-Aqsa. This is the reason why Al Aqsa is called Qibla Awwal (first qibla). This is the reason why it is so important to the Muslims. It is one of the three holiest mosques in the world.

One day, while the Prophet was leading obligatory prayers, verses were revealed mid prayers that directed him to change his direction from Jerusalem to Macca.

‘The fools (pagans, hypocrites, and Jews) among the people will say ‘What has turned them (Muslims) from their Qibla (prayer direction (towards Jerusalem)) to which they were used to face in prayer (O Mohammad SAW) ‘To Allah belongs both, east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a straight path’. Thus We have made you [true Muslims – real believers of Islamic Monotheism, true followers of Prophet Muhammad SAW and his Sunnah (legal ways)], a Wasat (just) (and the best) nation, that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) be a witness over you. And We made the Qiblah (prayer direction towards Jerusalem), which you used to face, only to test those who followed the Messenger (Muhammad SAW) from those who would turn on their heels (i.e. disobey the Messenger). Indeed, it was great (heavy) except for those whom Allah guided. And Allah would never make your faith (prayers) to be lost (i.e., your prayers offered towards Jerusalem). Truly, Allah is full of kindness, the Most Merciful towards mankind. Verily! We have seen the turning of your face (Mohammad s.a.w.) towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qibla (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al Masjid Al Haram (at  Makkah). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction. Certainly, the people who were given the scriptures (i.e. Jews and Christians) know well that, that (your turning towards the direction of the Kaba at the Makkah in prayers) is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do’ (Al Quran, Surah Al Baqarah:142-144). 

From that day onwards, kaba is the Qibla for Muslims from Indonesia to Alaska. In turning towards towards the same centre while praying, Muslims practically show spiritual unity.

After finishing my tawaf, I tried to pray rakaat of required prayers behind the Maqam e Ibrahim. Maqam e Ibrahim (station of Ibrahim) is the place where a stone (on which Ibrahim stood while constructing Kaba) with Ibrahim’s foot mark. Presently, it is kept in a beautiful glass and golden brass enclosure. It is polished thrice a day and surroundings refreshed with oud and amber (Arab News, 2016).

‘And (remember) when we made the House (the Kaba at Makkah) aplace of resort for mankind and a place of safety. And take you (people) the Maqam  (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham) ( or the stone on which Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while he was building the Kaba) as a place of prayer (for some your prayers, e.g. two rakat after the tawaf of the Kaba at Makkah), and We commanded Ibrahim and Ismail that they should purify My Home for the circumambulators, and the coseccrators, and the ones often bowing down and prostrating themselves’ (Al Quran, Surah Al Baqarah:125).

Due to rush, it was not possible. We moved inside the mosque and prayed two rakaat. The next step was drinking zamzam water. Zamzam is available in water cooler in every corner of the Masjid Al Haram. It is a huge logistical challenge to provide zamzam to millions of pilgrims continuously. It is not only used for drinking. Pilgrims wash their face with it and pour it over their head as well. The act of drinking zamzam and afterwards walking and running between two hill locks of safa and marwa are both deeply connected to the family of Ibrahim. It was when Ibrahim left his wife Hajra and nursing child Ismail at Makkah that the story started. When the water finished and the baby started crying, the mother started getting worried. In desperation, she ran atop nearby hill to look out for water. There was nothing in sight. She descended the hill and ran towards the baby. The baby was crying incessantly. She ran atop another hill on the other side to look out for water for her crying baby. She could not see any water. In her worry, she ran seven times between the two hills. The hills were Safa and Marwa. Suddenly, she saw water gushing from near her baby’s feet. To her utter disbelief, a spring of pure water had sprung near baby’s feet. She started making a circle of sand around the water to stop its flow and to collect it al the while saying zam zam, meaning stop, stop. The love and affection of a mother towards her child was so liked by Allah that drinking zamzam and walking between the same two hill locks was made part of Hajj and umrah pilgrimage for eternity. Today, millions of Muslims every year follow in the footsteps of Hajra. They retrace and connect to het legacy. This act of walking between the two hills is called Sai (to strive or to make an effort).

After drinking zamzam, my wife and I moved to the Sai area. Today, this area is covered, air-conditioned, and within the Masjid Al Haram complex. The sai has to start from Safa. Approaching safe, we recited the following verse from the Quran as recommended:

Verily! As-Safa and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah) are of the symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who perform Hajj or Umrah (pilgrimage) of the House (the Kaba at Maklah) to perform the going (Tawaf) between them (As-Safa and Al-Marwah).  And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily, Allah is All-Recogniser and All-knower (Al Quran, SurahAlBaqarah:158).

Once you reach the Safa area, you have to face Kaba and say takbir (Allahu Akbar) and pray any dua. After that, one has to move to the Marwah area. Once you reach the Marwah area, you are again supposed to face towards Kaba and make dua. This completes one round and is about 394 metres. Go back to safa again. It will complete the second round. In between both rounds, there is a space between safa and marwah where men are supposed to jog. Women keep walking normally. In total, 7 rounds are around 2.76 km. For me and my wife, it took about 7 minutes for each round, thus totalling 35 minutes. However, it takes more time as we stop drinking zamzam, which is avaion both sides. For those with mobility issues, electric carts are available at the upper level. There are also wheelchairs available at every level. Carts are a bit costly compared to wheelchairs. While we were in our 4th round maghrib, azaan started. Once the prayer starts, everyone stops whatever they are doing  (those doing tawaf stop and join prayers while those doing sai do the same) and join the prayers. Once the prayer was finished, we restarted from where we left. Hence the total time for our sai was 1 hour.

In doing sai, pilgrims do not follow any prophetic tradition. They retrace the footsteps  of a woman, a mother who ran between the two hills desperate to find water and provide solace to her crying baby. Allah liked this act of a mother so much that he honoured her struggle and made it an obligatory act of Hajj and Umrah. It is a powerful reminder to the believers that in the eyes of Allah, gender and status do not matter. What matters is the sincerity of effort and belief that Allah is with us and our efforts shall not go waste.

By the time we finished sai, we were tired. We decided to sit in a corner in the sai area and wait for isha Azaan, which was not very far. We prayed isha and came out of the Masjid Al Haram.

We got a taxi from outside and reached our hotel. Now, only one last step was left to complete our Umrah:Clipping of hair. For women a out an inch of hair is clipped. For men doing only Umrah, they can either clip a portion of hair or get shaved. Since I had to do hajj, I only clipped my hair and left the shaving for my Hajj. Now we were out of the state of Ihraam. We took a shower and changed to regular clothes. We were very hungry. It was time for dinner. We were so busy that we had no time to check our mobile phones for hours. I saw a flurry of messages on my whattsapp in our hajj group. I realised thar it was almost 10 p.m. and the bus carrying the rest of the group from Madina had still not reached Makkah. At that time, the bus was at the outskirts of Makkah. The bus had left Madina at 11 a.m. and finally reached the hotel at 11.15 p.m. It was a long and hectic journey for the group. Now, they had to go to Masjid Al Haram for Umrah. I thanked Allah that I was done. I thanked my wife for her suggestion of taking the train. The train journey took only 2 hours, and we were saved almost 9 hours of exhaustive travelling. Most of our group members finished Umrah and reached the hotel by 2.30 a.m. May Allah reward them all abundantly for their efforts, Ameen.

(To be continued in Part 8)

References:

Arab News (2016, September 25) Maqam e Ibrahim shines… like visitor’s faith. Available at: https://www.arabnews.com/node/989361/saudiarabia.

Sunan al Timidhi, 3925.