For months, the 17 Northern Virginians had excitedly prepared for the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca that is sacred to devout Muslims. They had saved thousands...
There are tons of reasons why you wouldn’t want to pass up this opportunity. Do you know which one? The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah....
Guest post by by Asma bint Shameem The noble Sahabi, Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman said, “People used to ask the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa sallam) about good...
Alhumdulillah, that time of the year is here again and we have been blessed to be able to witness it! Yes, here is the onset of...
Guest post by by Asma bint Shameem Hajj is the ‘Ultimate’ journey. They say it is the journey of a lifetime. Yet I see so many people, brothers and...
A site that is regarded as one of the holiest on the planet is gearing up for a 21st-century transit makeover. Mecca, birthplace of Mohammed, is...
People who come back from Hajj often talk about a bunch of places, rituals, and events that you’ve probably never heard of. In trying to understand...
One of the greatest longings for those who’ve never gone for Hajj or ‘Umrah is to pray at the Ka‘bah. For years you’ve seen footage and...
When people you know come back from Hajj, you notice them talking about how much they “miss” Hajj and how they can’t wait to go back....
Whenever someone goes through a major life changing experience, people tend to ask common follow up questions. If someone gets married, they’re always asked, “How’s married...