‘Flowing’ from Arafah 12 years ago… Continue reading
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Hajj: a visual journey through humanity’s greatest annual gathering
This year’s Hajj pilgrimage peaks today, with close on 2.5 million Muslims in Makkah and surrounds for what is the world’s biggest annual gathering of humanity. Continue reading
Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 25: Not your average Saturday night
Wandering soul (part 2)… Continue reading
Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 23: Arafah (part 2) – Wuqoof
The main event… Continue reading
Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 22: Day 2: Arafah (part 1)
The biggest appointment of my life… Continue reading
Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 21: Day 1: Mina
Tent City welcomes you… Continue reading
Hajj Chronicles revisited: Part 9: Loose ends
Random advice from Madinah… Continue reading
The Rest of your Days
The Hajj begins when we get home… Continue reading
Rebirth: a Hajj experience
I was a latecomer to Islam. No – I didn’t convert into the religion. I was born a Muslim, but for most of my life growing up, I wasn’t really one – not the way I should have been, at least. I lacked the proper understanding, knowledge, and, most of all, commitment to the religion. As a result, much of my life was spent without real attachment to Islam – confined to merely ritualistic acts of worship I was expected to do, and not much interest beyond that. Continue reading
Beyond Hajj: Six ways to maintain your Hajj for life
Hajj is now over, and as the pilgrims return home to their loved ones, they take back with them a multitude of precious memories from the journey, lessons they’ll hope to apply for the rest of their lives, and an elevated sense of spirituality. Continue reading