My Wonderful Journey Of Hajj 2006/7

[Sister Nomee]

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

ASALATU WASALAMU ALAYKA YA RASULLALLAH

I am sharing with you all my wonderful/memorable experience of my journey of Hajj I hope you all enjoy it. This is joint effort by me and my husband Imran.

How It all Began

Earlier in the year of 2006 I dreamt I was in Madina shareef it felt so real and then I became adamant that I had to perform my Hajj as soon as possible. As I believe I received a personal invite from Sarkar e Do Alam Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam.

I have done two umrah's one in 1994 with my beloved father and one in 1996 two weeks before I got married with my dear parents and a neice so Hajj was due upon me.

I made plans to do Hajj with my husband (his second Hajj) my husbands brother his wife and also my father in law planned to do Hajj also.

I made all the necessary preparations in the summer holidays like vaccinations and book holidays from etc so far no problems.

My initial plans were to travel to Pakistan and then Hajj to drop my sons off to be cared for by my husbands family, due to visa delays seats got cancelled. I had two choices either to take them with me or leave them behind with my brother who had originally offered to look after them. My father and father in law advised us to leave them. I am so glad I did as it would have been very difficult. I am ever so grateful to my brother/bhabi and their teenage children Halima and Faizaan may Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala reward them well inshallah

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[Sister Nomee]

My seats are semi booked for the 16th of December travelling with UK Hajj and Umrah Services a London based firm. My flight is chartered (Turkish Airlines) from Stanstead Airport.

WEEK COMMENCING 4TH DECEMBER

Did my final packing and sewing my clothes. Sorted the house out made emergency list for my eldest brother who is looking after the house and my four gold fish

WEEK COMMENCING 11TH DECEMBER

Very anxious still awaiting visa confirmation delay from the Saudia Government. Decided to do my rounds of visiting my friends and relatives asking their forgiveness etc I made sure I met the old/sick and the vulnerable.

13th DECEMBER

Received a phone call have got visa what a relief. Final packing and making necessary arrangements.

15th DECEMBER

Received a phone call 6pm that the flight is at 6pm from Stanstead Airport about 130 miles from home. Need to be at the airport for 3pm. Leaving home at 1pm. 6.30pm received a further phone call plane is at 8am so need to leave home at 2am a feeling of panic and excitement.

Collectedmy sons and their luggage dropped them off at my brothers for 9pm said our goodbyes very calm and in control as its first time ever I am leaving them had a good cry whilst in the car.

Next stop my parents here emotional ran high as both parents are old and sick received blessings and dua from them.

11pm off to Tesco final shopping travel adoptors/glucose sweets etc.

Performed ghusal and read nafil and various duas.

My brother and his son arrive to take us to the airport.

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[Sister Nomee]

16th DECEMBER

Flight delayed did not leave till 7pm a long but worthwhile day no complaints. Flight is very pleasant throughout the flight read my hajj books as well as darood shareef etc

17th DECEMBER

Arrived at Jeddah Airport at 6am, immigration was quick the whole group decided to go to Madinah shareef by air it cost us £40 each extra we were eager to get to Madina shareef as soon as possible.

Once again further delays flight left at 7pm, by the time we left madinah Shareef Airport it was midnight. The coach driver drove around Masjid Nabwi tears on our eyes and darood and salaam on our lips, the night viewof Kumbade Hazra was sensational and beautiful. Got to the hotel which was 4 star and literally 5 minutes walk from Masjid Nabwi. We were on the second floor I was sharing with 2 other women whilst my husband was in the bedroom next door sharing with2 men.

18th DECEMBER

Woke for tahajjud went to the Masjid with my husband, I had to pray outside as it was busy as I had no prayer mat with me it was very cold. My husband went to the roza mubarak whilst I went back to the hotel. I arranged with my room mates to to the Roza mubarak as the women's timing was 7-11 and 1 -2pm. Women had to go to gate number 25 a long walk we were asked which group we belonged to we said pakistani, we had to go and wait by the Pakistan group we had to go to the Roza Mubarak group by group. I was so impatient and longing to visit Madni Aqa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam sat reading darood shareef met a friends mother from Derby.

Finally got to go in tears rolling gave my salaam as well as family's and friends and not forgetting salam from members of the forum. Did dua for all the Muslims. Read four Nafil at Riazul Jannat (gardens of Jannat),sent salaam to Hazrat Abu Bakar Radi Allahu anhu and Hazrat Omar Radi Allahu anhu, we were told to leave. I could not wait for my next visit.

[Sister Nomee]

19th DECEMBER

ZIYARAH's

We were told to be ready after fajarat 7am to go and do ziyarah visit historic places/masjids. We were given a tour guide called Naeme.

First stop MOUNTAIN OF UHUD climbed part of the mountain and did dua.

MASJID QUBA read 2 nafil which carry the sawaab of an umrah.

Then off to MASJID QIBLATAIN which has 2 qiblas one facing Jerusalem and one to wards the Kaaba once again read nafil.

Next stop TAYBA DATE FACTORY yes bought over 12kg dates the date were fresh and cheap.

Viisted MASJID ALI, MASJID OMAR, MASJID USMAN and MASJID ABU BAKAR.

Back in time for Zuhar.

20TH DECEMBER

Ziyarah of Roza Mubarak this time decided to go with the British Group and yes we got in much quicker than the Pakistani Group.
Whilst we were waiting a female salafi scholar umme ayesha had an answer and question session on womens issues which was impressive.

AT the Roza Mubarak once again read nafil sent salaam and darood and salaam from all very emotional yet peaceful moments.

21st DECEMBER JUMA TUL MUBARAK

At Tahajjud time read Salaat ul Tasbeeh and various nafils it was very busy. Arrived at Masjid Nabwi 2 hours before Juma prayers in order to get a space inside. When I left the Masjid it was very busy and overcrowded, it took me half an hour to get to my husband, we always had a meeting point, he rang me several times to make sure that I was safe.

22nd DECEMBER

Paid visit to jannat ul Baqee it was very busy a Shia group from Iran were there crying and wailing, it was a struggle to go pass my husband had to do fateha from the outside also fateha for sister Surriyas Grandmother.

23rd DECEMBER

A farewell Ziyarah of the Roza Mubarak very sad and emotional did dua to be called again very soon sent salaam and darood from all.

MY husband on average visited the Roza Mubarak 3 times on one occasion he rang his mother in Pakistan whilst standing in front of the Jalee Mubarak asked her to give her salaam personally it made her year she was very happy and emotional.

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[Saalik]

Once again further delays flight left at 7pm, by the time we left madinah ShareefAirport it was midnight. The coach driver drove around Masjid Nabwi tears on our eyes and darood and salaam on our lips, the night viewof Kumbade Hazra was sensational and beautiful. Got to the hotel which was 4 star and literally 5 minutes walk from Masjid Nabwi. We were on the second floor I was sharing with 2 other womenwhilst my husband was in the bedroom next door sharing with2 men.

18th DECEMBER

Woke for tahajjud went to the Masjid with my husband, I had to pray outside as it was busy as I had no prayer mat with me it was very cold. My husband went to the roza mubarak whilst I went back to the hotel. Iarranged with my room mates to to the Roza mubarak as the women's timing was 7-11 and 1 -2pm. Womenhad to go to gate number 25 a long walk we were asked whichgroup we belonged to we said pakistani, we had to go and wait by the Pakistan group we had to go to the Roza Mubarak group by group. I was so impatient and longing to visit Madni Aqa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam sat reading darood shareef met a friends mother from Derby.

Finally got to go in tears rolling gave my salaam as well as family's and friends and not forgetting salam from members of the forum. Did dua for all the Muslims. Read four Nafil at Riazul Jannat (gardens of Jannat),sentsalaamto Hazrat Abu Bakar Radi Allahu anhu and Hazrat Omar Radi Allahu anhu, we were told to leave. I could not wait for my next visit.

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Allahumma Swalle Alaa Sayyidina Wa Mawlaanaa Raahate Qulubenaa Wa Shafie Zunubenaa Wa Tabibe Zaahirina Wa Baatinina Muhammadin Wa Ala Aalehi Wa Ashabehi Wa Awliyaae Ummatehi Ajmain Ila Yawmiddeen.



Allahumma Swalle Alaa Sayyidina Wa Mawlaanaa Raahate Qulubenaa Wa Shafie Zunubenaa Wa Tabibe Zaahirina Wa Baatinina Muhammadin Wa Ala Aalehi Wa Ashabehi Wa Awliyaae Ummatehi Ajmain Ila Yawmiddeen.

[Sister Nomee]

24th DECEMBER

Left for Mecca shareef at 9pm we all put our ihrams on but did not do intentions (niyyah) until we got to Dhul Khalifa (miqaat from Madina Shareef) at Dhul Khalifa did wudhu and made intention and started reciting talbiya the journey by coach took us 10 hours. Went to the hotel this time me and my husband got a bedroom to share on ground floor no more queuing for the lift.

Did fresh wudhu and set off for Haram Shareef once again 5 minutes walk near Makkah Towers we used the Babul Fahad entrance to the Kaaba Shareef.

The first sight of the Kaaba breath taking subhanallah could not believe I was here it was very very busy did dua for all got my little dua book out.

Read Isha Namaaz and did intention for Tawaaf and did tawaaf, took us an hour, read nafil at Muqame Ibrahim and drank zam zam and did dua. Set off to do sai. As we completed 4 rounds of Sai I lloked to the right and saw my father in law brother in law and neice who were waiting for us. (they have come to hajj with a different group) Did quick salam and continued with our sai. after finishing .and read nafil of thanks. My father in law had waited for us he took my husband to the barbers and he had all his hair shaved. Went to my father in laws hotel which is a street away from ours, got my niece to cut my hair showered and changed.
Read fajar and off to sleep.

25th DECEMBER

Did another Umrah from Masjid Jahnara which is 20km from Mecca this is where our Madni Aqa Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam carried their umrah out from.


26th DECEMBER ZIYARAHS

Went to MOUNT HIRA no did not go to the top, went to MOUNT THAUR, unfortunately were not able to go to JABLAY REHMAT due to hajj preparations. Went to JANNAT MOALLA a graveyard in Mecca Shareef.

27th DECEMBER 7th DHUL HIJJAH

Whilst reading fajar in mataaf it rained. I decided to go and touch the Kaaba Shareef kissing the black stone was very difficult, my husband and father in law thought I was crazy, but my husband had no choice but to come with me , it was a struggle but we made it, I touched the kaaba kissed the rukni yemani the corner before the black stone. I also stood at hateem and made dua for all as duas get accepted here. Went right in front of Muqame Ibrahim saw the Mubarak Footprints subhanallah and did dua.

Did a further tawaaf and also sai with the intent6ion that this sai is for hajj.
Put our ihrams on again getting ready to go to Mina my husband got everyone to read talibiya loudly on the coach. Arrived at mina camps at 10.30pm first ones to arrive at the site very peaceful. I was sharing with 9 women in our tents.


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[Saalik]

Next stop TAYBA DATE FACTORY yes bought over12kg dates the date were fresh and cheap.

AT the Roza Mubarak once agian read nafil sent salaam and darood and salaam from all very emotional yet peaceful moments.

A farewell Ziyarah of the Roza Mubarak very sad and emotional did dua to be called again very soon sent salaam and darood from all.

MY husband on average visited the Roza Mubarak 3 timeson one occasion he rang his mother in Pakistan whilst standing in frontof the Jalee Mubarak asked her to give her salaam personally it made her year she was very happy and emotional.

Allahumma Swalle Alaa Sayyidina Wa Mawlaanaa Raahate Qulubenaa Wa Shafie Zunubenaa Wa Tabibe Zaahirina Wa Baatinina Muhammadin Wa Ala Aalehi Wa Ashabehi Wa Awliyaae Ummatehi Ajmain Ila Yawmiddeen.

Very Grateful to you Sister for sharing these moments. May Allah Subahaanahu Wa Ta'alaa, because and through the Blessed Wasilah-e-Paak of our Madani Aaqa Huzoor-e-Poor Noor Sayyadul Aalameen Hazrat Muhammad Mustapha , verily accepts all your duahs and sincere wishes. This is very sincere from you Sister as these moments are deeply felt while reading, Jazaak Allah Khair.


Allahumma Swalle Alaa Sayyidina Wa Mawlaanaa Raahate Qulubenaa Wa Shafie Zunubenaa Wa Tabibe Zaahirina Wa Baatinina Muhammadin Wa Ala Aalehi Wa Ashabehi Wa Awliyaae Ummatehi Ajmain Ila Yawmiddeen.

[Saalik]

The first sight of the Kaaba breath taking subhanallah could not believe I was here it was very very busy did dua for all got my little dua book out.

kaabey Pay Paree Jab Pehli Nazar Kia Cheez Hai Dunyaa Bhul Gayi.....

[Sister Nomee]

28th DECEMBER 8th DHUL HIJJAH

This day was spent doing zikar and preparing and gearing ourselves for Arafat. This is the day I met sister saiba from the forum she was shocked and overjoyed that I had traced her down, had a cup pa with her and arranged to meet after hajj on Tuesday outside KFC.

29th DECEMBER 9th DHUL HIJJAH HAJJ DAY

It is Akbari Hajj how fortunate and lucky I am very excited there were 25 British Groups we were allocated number 6 meaning we were the sixth group to leave for Arafat from Mina. Arrived at Arafat for 11am got allocated camp with over 30 women great atmosphere alot of worship, zikar darood shareef and of course talibay and duas for all,felt at peace reflecting on how lucky and blessed I am.
Just before sunset all stepped out their camps and did group dua in English/Arabic/Urdu very emotional no eye was dry.

We got allocated number 21 to go to Muzalifa in another words were the last to leave Arafat.

Arrived at Muzalifa for 11pm. We gathered some pebbles had a cup pa and rested woke well before tahajjud it was very very cold I was shivering. Rang The UK spoke to my sons and parents.

30th DECEMBER 10 DHUL HIJJAH

After fajar set off back to Mina not by coach but by foot dropped off our luggage and set off for the Jamrahs (stoning) once again by foot. We were nervous all the stories we heard but alhamduliallah stoning was not a problem I stood right in front of the jamrah and did the stoning after completion started our journey by foot to Mecca Shareef took us 2 hours.

Read Zuhar namaaz checked if our qurbani was done we were told it would be done by 3.30 decided to go for a nap. Qurbani is done restrictions of ihram are lifted showered and changed, my husband shaved his own hair this time as he also did his brothers and fathers. All five of us set off for haram shareef for tawaafe Ziyarat took us an hour to complete. Read Isha father in law is treating us as its Eid. Burger king it was yes I had a beef Burger

9.30pm set off for Mina by foot again arrived at the tents for 11.30, most of my camp mates were still at mecca shareef and were delayed back as they used public transport.

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[Sister Nomee]

31st DECEMBER 11 DHUL HIJJAH

After Zuhar set off for the stoning of the 3 jamrahs after I stoned small jamrah some Nigerians women charged forward towards me and my father in law had to put his arms around me to move me out of the way other wise I would have got injured. Back to Mina took us 2 hours. Alhamduliallah no problems back in time fot Asar.
After Isha there was mehfil naath and zikar which was very good.

1st JANUARY 12 DHUL HIJJAH

After my husband and his brother took our luggage from mina to mecca via bus so that after stoning we did not need to return back to Mina. After zuhar set off for stoning on arriving at small jamrah police were directing us the other directing us the other way there had been a stampede minutes before. After stoning straight to Mecca Shareef in time for Asar. Met another hajj group from Derby met several friends which was nice and pleasant.

2nd JANUARY 13 DHUL HIJJAH

Did extra tawaaf again just before zuhar I am meeting sister saiba today my treat for lunch . Shes on a fries diet ;D went back to her hotel whilst my husband met up with her brother.

3rd January 14 DHUL HIJJAH

After Tahajjud time did Alwada Tawaaf a very sad time took an hour. Read fajar. Our coaches are expected after Zuhar for Jeddah Airport my father in law is leaving for Madinah Shareef so we saw them off. Our buses are delayed hooray we are now leaving after Isha so we decided to do another tawaaf after zuhar this time on second floor not very busy still took us an hour.
Did a lot of farewell duas for all.
Left Mecca shareef at 9pm arrived at Jeddah Airport for midnight.
Flight was at 5.25am but guess what its delayed till 2pm all Hajj flights are delayed.

Arrived back on British soil at stanstead Airport at 8pm my father and younger brother have come to collect me arrived back home at 12.30am.

My sons are fast asleep stayed the night at my brothers my sons have got flowers and garlands for us.

The whole experience was fantastic the five hajj days were spiritually/mentally and physically rewarding. I was nervous about them but no problems. I have a foot condition have been advised not to walk too much the amount of walking I did I surprised everyone and the foot problem seems to have gone mashallah

Madinah Shareef was sensational everything about madinah shareef was subhanallah beautiful and peaceful.

I managed to read one quran and 6 paray and did enough ibadat that I possibly could may Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala accept my hajj and calls all those that have not yet been. My mind/heart is still in Madina/mecca shareef. I am planning my umrah already inshallah.


I hope you enjoyed reading my diary plese forgive if any mistakes.

Jazakallah

Wa'alaykum 'Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

[MadaniSister]

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

ASALATU WASALAMU ALAYKA YA RASULLALLAH Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

I managed to read one quran and 6 paray and did enough ibadat that I possibly could may Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala accept my hajj and calls all those that have not yet been. My mind/heart is still in Madina/mecca shareef. I am planning my umrah already inshallah.

Ameen,Thum,Ameen

Ya rab madinay paak mayn jaana naseeb ho,Jaana naseeb ho to na aana naseeb ho


A beautiful Diary Sr Nomee Do dua for me So that i can go also InshAllah Azawajal

[salmamaniza]

oh i loved it without a spec of doubt - very fascinating - inshalalh
madinah u, I, saiba, and Nommee one day, in a crew will make a visit- inshallah
Jazaikallah for sharing

[smile26]

subhanallah mashallah indeed a wonderful experience May Allah accept your Hajj and do dua that this gunaghaar also goes soon. A very enjoyable diary and Hajj Mubarak

[Proud To Be A Muslimeen]

DOntttttttttt forget me sister salmaaa! Mashallah Baji it was a beautiful diary, May ALLAH PAQ answer all your prayers and invite you again to his beutiful house but this time i hope my 2 sweet and cheeky nephews go with u 2!!!!!

[FAIZ]

Subhanallah a wonderfull hajj diary, do dua that inshallah 1 day we get called aswell.
ameend

[Zuhair Nasir]

SubhanAllah,

Mai Bhi Madina Jaunga Aaj Nahi Tho Kal Sahee,
Aqa Mujhey Bulayenge Aaj Nahi Tho Kal Sahee.

JazakAllah For Sharing Your Hajj Experience Sister.

MAY ALLAH BLESS ALL OF US HAJJ AND UMRAH EVERY YEAR..(AAMEEN)

[Zuhair Nasir]

Kahan SarkaR Daulat Maangta Hoon,
Bus Yehi Daulat Maangta Hoon,
Ke Madiney ka Ghum Mujhey Ata Hoo,
Jidhar Dekho Madiney Ka Haram Hoo.

Mere Aqa Madiney Mai Bula lo,
Mere Aqa Madiney Mai Bula lo,
Mere Aqa Madiney Mai Bula lo,
Mere Aqa Madiney Mai Bula lo,
Mere Aqa Madiney Mai Bula lo,
(KABHI ROZEY SE MIMBAR TAK,KABHI MIMBAR SE ROZEY TAK IDHAR JAO UDHAR JAO ISI HAALAT MAI MARR JAOO )
Karam Ab Ya Rasool Allah Hoo,
Jidhar Dekho Madiney Ka Haram Hoo.

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nomee said:

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

ASALATU WASALAMU ALAYKA YA RASULLALLAH

I am sharing with you all my wonderful/memorable experience of my journey of Hajj I hope you all enjoy it. This is joint effort by me and my husband Imran.

Hajj Mubarak to both you and your husband

[MadniMunna]

A great diary wish I was there too maybe one day i will go too inshallah

[Saiba]

Asalaamualikum wb

Mashah Allah Beautiful Sister Nomee it has made me cry i wanna go back oh Allah Please call s all to your House and pyarae aka Subhanahu wa Ta'ala darbaar

so perfectly explained sister may Allah reward you for your efforts Ameen