This summer, in June 2024, I had the profound privilege of completing my obligatory pillar of Islam, the Hajj pilgrimage, alongside my sister and mother. This journey is symbolic of Yawm al-Qiyamah, the Day of Judgement, the day in Islam when every human being will be held accountable for their sins. As our sheikh (Muslim… Read more »
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Pilgrimage Prelude: Spiritual Sojourn in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah and Umrah in the Holy City of Al-Makkah Mukarammah by Mayesha Awal
This year, I performed the Hajj pilgrimage with my mother and sister. Our journey lasted 16 days, during which we performed Umrah (the minor or lesser pilgrimage) and visited Madinah. Although visiting Madinah and performing Umrah are not technically part of the five main days of Hajj, it is common for Hujjaj (pilgrims) to visit… Read more »