One of the newer categories on MyUmmah.co.za is the Islamic Art category and this is the very first submissions. Below are some beautiful digitally masterpieces themes on Hajj, Kaabah & ZulHajj, the last image is the Labbaik dua that pilgrims repeat during Hajj and Umrah. Click on each image to enlarge. … [Read more...]
Walking the Walk By Ibrahim N. Abusharif
October 22, 2010 By
It is a Muslim’s sacred duty to live for a few days as a pilgrim, a reasonable requirement for a lifetime. The Pilgrimage or the Hajj is a composite of rites that are essentially reenactments of events of the distant past and, at one point, a grand dress rehearsal for what is to come. Adam, Abraham, Hagar, Ishmael, and Muhammad are the human names most closely associated with this rite, and what’s asked of the pilgrim is simply to emulate them, for the reason that their deeds, however ordinary … [Read more...]
Some articles about Hajj
October 19, 2010 By
Below are links to a few articles from our archives related to Hajj & Umrah If you have any Hajj pictures and articles that you would like to see published, you can submit them here Hajj means in the Arabic language ‘to set out for a place’. However, from the shar’i meaning it is ‘Setting out to Al-Bait Al-Haraam in order to perform certain specific prescribed acts of worship in a particular prescribed period of time – for whoever is able to find a means to do it.’ The … [Read more...]
Slip on Ihraam Shoes for Men
October 15, 2010 By
The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure places have come out to add some comfort to the men doing lots of walking. The subject of Ihraam with men always ends up with the footwear. Traditionally slops (aka beachthongs) have been used and still very popular. However in recent times various sandals with straps in obscure … [Read more...]
Beautiful & Simple Umrah/Hajj Posters
October 12, 2010 By
View them, download them and make sure you send this link to all your friends and family that are leaving for Hajj in the coming weeks. The brothers & sisters from IslamicPosters.co.uk have outdone themselves with these beautiful and easy to follow Umrah/Hajj posters. All the important rituals, locations and steps are covered which I’m sure will help the first timer and the experience pilgrim tremendously! (click to enlarge) Umrah Guide: (download a hi res 300dpi copy here, 5meg) Hajj … [Read more...]
Hajj Monorail Update
September 30, 2010 By
MAKKAH: The first phase of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro (Makkah Metro) project is expected to be completed before this year’s Haj, the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) said on Thursday. SRO President Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail said this will enable Haj pilgrims to use 35 percent of train service. The first phase will connect the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina. This will reduce the traffic congestion, specially on the day of Arafat, to a large extent. “While the entire project … [Read more...]
Monorail to serve pilgrims this Hajj
June 4, 2010 By
MAKKAH: The first phase of the Makkah Monorail project is expected to be completed before this year’s Haj. This will enable Haj pilgrims to use 35 percent of train service, said President of the Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail on Thursday. This phase will connect the holy sites of Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina. This will reduce the traffic congestion, specially on the day of Arafat, to a large extent. “While the entire project will be completed before the Haj season … [Read more...]
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