A total of 3,570 people forming the last batch of would-be Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia departed from four airports across the country for King Abdul Aziz airport in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday (Nov 21).
Friday, February 19, 2010
Heavy rain and swine flu fears hamper Hajj
Heavy rainstorms have hampered the start of the annual Muslim pilgrimage, the Hajj, in the Saudi city of Mecca.
The authorities have warned pilgrims to take care in the rain at the event, which usually attracts about two million Muslims from around the world.
Fatal stampedes have marred the pilgrimage in the past, and many of the visitors stay in tents.
A senior Saudi official has also told the BBC that fears over swine flu may keep some 40% of local pilgrims away.
Four people attending the Hajj have so far died from the H1N1 virus, but officials have sought to play down the risk.
The authorities have warned pilgrims to take care in the rain at the event, which usually attracts about two million Muslims from around the world.
Fatal stampedes have marred the pilgrimage in the past, and many of the visitors stay in tents.
A senior Saudi official has also told the BBC that fears over swine flu may keep some 40% of local pilgrims away.
Four people attending the Hajj have so far died from the H1N1 virus, but officials have sought to play down the risk.
Haj Terminal Gets a Facelift
The King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah got a major facelift before the annual pilgrimage last year.
After a year of work on developing and modernising the airport, pilgrims were able to see the difference with new terminals, arrival lounge and special rooms for sick pilgrims.
Makkah Governor Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, who inspected the airport’s Southern Terminal before Haj, praised the development.
After a year of work on developing and modernising the airport, pilgrims were able to see the difference with new terminals, arrival lounge and special rooms for sick pilgrims.
Makkah Governor Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, who inspected the airport’s Southern Terminal before Haj, praised the development.
Friday, December 19, 2008
A FRESH START IN THE TEN BEST DAYS
By Hamed Al `AttarTranslated by Samah Abdel-Hakam
To those whose record of deeds has become blackened after Ramadan, here is an opportunity to cleanse it again. It is an opportunity for purification and forgiveness, and to get rid of sins and their heavy burdens. From time to time Allah the Almighty bestows the blessings of His forgiveness and contentment. Shortly after Ramadan come the days of goodness and blessings in which doing good is much more rewardable than doing good even during the month of Ramadan itself.
As soon as the day time passes away, the night time comes with the blissful offer of receiving forgiveness from Almighty Allah; as He the Almighty kindly says to His servants [in the last third of night time], “Is there a seeker of forgiveness so that I forgive him? Is there a repentant to me so that I pardon him?” (Authenticated by Al-Albani)
To those whose record of deeds has become blackened after Ramadan, here is an opportunity to cleanse it again. It is an opportunity for purification and forgiveness, and to get rid of sins and their heavy burdens. From time to time Allah the Almighty bestows the blessings of His forgiveness and contentment. Shortly after Ramadan come the days of goodness and blessings in which doing good is much more rewardable than doing good even during the month of Ramadan itself.
As soon as the day time passes away, the night time comes with the blissful offer of receiving forgiveness from Almighty Allah; as He the Almighty kindly says to His servants [in the last third of night time], “Is there a seeker of forgiveness so that I forgive him? Is there a repentant to me so that I pardon him?” (Authenticated by Al-Albani)
Saturday, November 29, 2008
HOLY CITY OF MAKKAH
The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jeddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born - the place where God's message was first revealed to him and the city to which he returned after the migration to Madinah in 622 CE.
Makkah is the holiest city on earth to Muslims. It is variously known as Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Umm Al-Qura (the origin of the Cities), Al Balad Al-Ameen (the Secure City), and Al-Balad Al-Haram (the Sacred City).
Five times each day, the world's more than one billion Muslims, wherever they may be, turn to the Holy City of Makkah to pray. And at least once in their lives, all Muslims who are not prevented by personal circumstance perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. Thus each year the Holy City of Makkah is host to some two million hajjis (pilgrims) from all over the world.
The Holy Mosque in Makkah houses the Kaaba, in the corner of which is set the Black Stone which marks the starting point for the seven circumambulations of the Holy Mosque which every hajji must complete.
The Holy City is served by the seaport and international airport of Jeddah.
Hajj 2008
Annual Pilgrimage to Makkah
6th - 9th December 2008
Makkah is the holiest city on earth to Muslims. It is variously known as Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Umm Al-Qura (the origin of the Cities), Al Balad Al-Ameen (the Secure City), and Al-Balad Al-Haram (the Sacred City).
Five times each day, the world's more than one billion Muslims, wherever they may be, turn to the Holy City of Makkah to pray. And at least once in their lives, all Muslims who are not prevented by personal circumstance perform the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. Thus each year the Holy City of Makkah is host to some two million hajjis (pilgrims) from all over the world.
The Holy Mosque in Makkah houses the Kaaba, in the corner of which is set the Black Stone which marks the starting point for the seven circumambulations of the Holy Mosque which every hajji must complete.
The Holy City is served by the seaport and international airport of Jeddah.
Hajj 2008
Annual Pilgrimage to Makkah
6th - 9th December 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Hajj Journey
Allah prescribed Hajj once in a lifetime upon the Muslims who have the means and are physically able to perform it. There are three types of Hajj: Hajj at-Tamattu', Hajj al-Qiran and Hajj alIf rad. In this article, we will explain the procedure for Hajj Al-Tamatt'u as it is the most recommended one.
In this type, one is to perform 'Umrah during the Hajj months (i.e. Shawwal, Thul-Qe'dah and the first ten nights of Thul-Hijjah) and to perform the Hajj in the same year with a sacrifice slaughtered in Mina on the day of Eid AlAdh'ha (The 10th day of Thul-Hijjah) or during the days of Tashreeq (i.e. the 11th, 12th and 13th day of Thul-Hijjah). The pilgrim may remove his Ihram garments and resume his normal activities between 'Umrah and Hajj. It is necessary to make the Tawaf and the Sa'i twice, the first time for 'Umrah and the second time for Hajj. We describe in the following the sequence of the Hajj journey.
In this type, one is to perform 'Umrah during the Hajj months (i.e. Shawwal, Thul-Qe'dah and the first ten nights of Thul-Hijjah) and to perform the Hajj in the same year with a sacrifice slaughtered in Mina on the day of Eid AlAdh'ha (The 10th day of Thul-Hijjah) or during the days of Tashreeq (i.e. the 11th, 12th and 13th day of Thul-Hijjah). The pilgrim may remove his Ihram garments and resume his normal activities between 'Umrah and Hajj. It is necessary to make the Tawaf and the Sa'i twice, the first time for 'Umrah and the second time for Hajj. We describe in the following the sequence of the Hajj journey.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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