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Express
2010 Itinary
Dear Brother / Sister Assalamu Alikum, it is with great pleasure that I enclose the Hajj 2010 Itinerary.
Introduction At Easy Hajj we appreciate that for most people the Hajj is a hard earned trip made only once in a lifetime. We regard pilgrims as honoured guests. For many people the Hajj means a new beginning. We aim to reduce as many of the practical hardships as possible that are often encountered by pilgrims in order to set them free to utilise their time in the worship of Allah and observance of the rituals.
We at Easy Hajj are committed to making your journey as comfortable and rewarding as possible. Our prime objective is to offer a quality Hajj package where inevitable difficulties are kept to a minimum, customer service is maximized and all this without missing out on the spiritual aspects of the journey.
Having said that, I would also like to take a moment to explain that this is Hajj for the sake of Allah (SWT), a time when more than 3 million Muslims from around the world come together in peace and harmony to worship the almighty Allah (SWT) in a very small place. With this small place comes traffic, congestion and other problems that are a natural result of 3 Million people competing for time and space within this limited area. Add to it government rules and regulations that are necessary to make the whole process possible.
Thus, the constant need for patience is going to be a key element to a satisfactory Hajj. You will need patience at all times, including when you wait for the bus that rarely has enough place or time to park in order to pickup its passengers; patience to board the plane or if your luggage gets delayed and in some unfortunate cases lost or misrouted by the airlines; patience when you wait for the government's Mutawef office staff to move us from Makkah to Madinah or vice versa, etc.
All of these instances are
small sacrifices that we all need to make together to create
an environment of comfort and ease for ourselves, and for
others around us. If and when such difficulties arise, do
not complain or get uptight; after all, this is yet another
test from Allah to assess your will and determination to
pass the most valuable exam in life.
In response to a noticeable gap in the Hajj market for affordable trips for those on tight time constraints, Easy Hajj have designed the �Express Package�. This package is perfect for those of you who only have a limited period of leave from work and need to perform affordable Hajj within that short time. This package consists of only 10 working days. (Please add an extra five days if you choose 8 days in madhina for the 40 prayers).
The trip will start with an international flight leading to Madinah via Cairo avoiding the busy and infamous Hajj terminal in Jeddah. We will be supplying every member of the Easy Hajj group with I.D. badges to make it Easy to keep track of the group. It is advisable for everyone to wear these from the time of meeting in Heathrow until we leave the airport in Madinah. You will spend four days in Madinah and then immediately board an air-conditioned coach taking you straight to Makkah to perform arrival Tawaf (طواف القدوم) and then to the accommodation in Aziziah then to the European Camp where you will find your tent and spend the five most important days of Hajj performing the rituals.
By 14th Zul Hijja (20th November 2010), you will be picked up again by the air-conditioned coach for your return flight to London so you won't miss out on any national holiday time.
Please refer to www.easyhajj.co.uk to view your flight details. (Dates to be confirmed before Ramadan).
The 1st and 2nd Groups are as follows:-
The 3rd Group is as follows:-
After arrival at Madinah airport the Pilgrims will be taken to the waiting hall in the airport. Please expect a waiting period of between two and four hours depending on the number of Pilgrims coming at that time. When your turn comes, customs agents will call you to the booth, they will check your visa and get some information from you and then they will ask you to pick up your luggage (your luggage will be in the same room that the custom agents are in). You will pick up your luggage and proceed to the checkpoint where they will conduct a routine search of all the bags.
Once you are done with bags, you will proceed to a check point were they will take from you the bank draft and give you a voucher sticker instead. This voucher sticker includes your bus fare for your transportation during the Hajj Rituals. The Muallim drafts are charged for services that the Muallim provides while you are performing you Hajj, and as the services are rendered at each location the sticker is removed from this card and the bar code scanned to document that the service was rendered to you.
From 6th November (2nd if you're on the three week package) until 11th November 2010, you will reside at Tahany Al-Zahra � 5-7 minutes walk to Al-Haram Al-Nabawi Al-Shareef. Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah ,Tahany Alzahra Hotel, Western Central Area, Opposite to Al-Salam Gate, Behind King Abdul-Aziz Library, (00966) (04) 8194040 المدينة المنورة * فندق تهاني الزهراء * المنطقة الغربيةالمركزية * مقابل باب السلام * شارع السلام * خلف مكتبة الملك عبد العزيز
During your stay in Madinah:-
Going to Makkah for Hajj Enter into Ihram at Al- Miqat (station of Ihram) falls on the way. You may enter into Ihram from the hotel. It is allowed to do so before Miqat but not after that point. As such we request that you perform Ghusul (Ihram shower) at the hotel before leaving to Makkah. Preparation: You should have your hair cut (if needed), unnecessary body hair removed, moustache trimmed and nails pared. Then take a bath with the intention of Ihram or do wudu (ablutions) if bath is not possible. Two Nafls: Offer two rak'ahs of nafil prayers.
Intention (Niyyah): Make the intention to perform Hajj by saying: You may make intention of Umrah in your own language. o Labbayka Hajj, or o O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah to please you, so accept it from me and make it easy for me.
Talbiyah: After the intention, recite Talbiyah three times. Pronouncing Talbiyah once is imperative (Fard) and pronouncing it more than once is Sunnah.
The following are
the words of Talbiyah which you should memorize before
leaving for this sacred journey because you have to
pronounce them frequently: TALBIYAH
As soon as Talbiyah is pronounced, you are entered into the state of Ihram and all the obligations of Ihram start which are the same in Umrah or Hajj. One should continue reciting Talbiyah in a loud voice and it should be pronounced thrice each time. Women have to recite Talbiyah in subdued voice if men other than her immediate relatives are around.
Prohibitions of Ihram All pilgrims, in the state of Ihram, are forbidden to cover their heads (for men), hunt, argue, cut their hair or nails, kill flies, mosquitoes and lice, use perfume, or engage in sexual relations. A woman may wear any dress for Ihram as long as it does not show her adornments, or cause temptation to men.
Arrival in Makkah While moving to Makkah, which is about 420 kilometers away, you should be in the prescribed state of Ihram and should continue proclaiming Talbiyah as often as you can. When you enter Makkah, you should be reciting Talbiyah with great enthusiasm and fondness.
Accommodation during your stay in Makkah will be in Azaziah. The reason for the choice of using the building in Azaziah over those close to the Haram is that we will spend most of our time away from the Haram and at the tents. Additionally, the Saudi authorities have demolished all the buildings surrounding the Ka�bah this year to allow more space for the crowds entering the mosque. The Jamarat is located only 10-15 minutes from this location. The Haram is 4km from Azaziah and the tents are 6km and are a very basic form of accommodation. The only rituals performed at the Haram are the Arrival Tawaf (Tawaf Qudum) and Ifada Tawaf. The accomodation in Azaziah is only 10-15 minutes walk from Mina. Males and females will be accommodated separately in the same building in Azaziah.
You will reside at Makkah Al-Mukaramah, Al-Azizyah Al-Shamalia, Sidqi Street (The way to Jamarat), Al- Ma'erefa Street, Opposite to Talha Ebn Obied Allah�s School, Beside Hamzah Mosque. مكة المكرمة * العزيزة الشمالية * شارع صدقي المؤدي إلى الجمرات * شارع المعرفة * أمام مدرسة طلحة بن عُـبيد الله * بجوار مسجد حمزة
The apartment is situated 10 minutes walk from Jamarat. Feel free to use the apartment during your stay in Mina and Arafat at anytime. Rest and freshen-up after returning from Jamarats. After a short rest, you make your way to Al-Haram (Ka�abah) to perform Tawaf Al-Qudom (Arrival Tawaf) and Sa�ae. After performing Al-Tawaf and Al-Sa�ae, head back to the accommodation.
Going to Mina - Sunday 14th November 2010 (8th Zul Hijjah 1431H)
Mina Day
Going to Arafat - Monday 15th November 2010 (9th Zul Hijjah 1431H)
Arafat Day The most important day of the Hajj rituals
Muzdalepha
Tuesday 16th November 2010 (10th Zul Hijjah 1431H) Return to Mina to spend the next three days. You will throw the Jamarat and perform Qurbani (Zabiha � Slaughtering). Some of the Holy places can be very crowded, particularly at the stoning of the Satans at Mina. The crowds can be particularly daunting for the elderly or frail. Pilgrims can become easily separated from their family or friends. Please make a note of the location of your camp and tent and agree a meeting point in case you do become separated. The performance of Hajj is physically demanding even if you are fit. After stoning Jamarat, you will leave for Makkah to do Tawaf Al-Ifadah and Sa�ae to complete Hajj rituals.
20th November 2010, leave to Jeddah to fly back to London: (some of you may be flying back on different dates)
What to expect in Madinatu Al Hujjaj (Hajj Terminal)
After arrival at the Hajj Terminal the Pilgrims will be taken to the waiting hall in the airport. Please expect a waiting period of between ten to twelve hours depending on the number of Pilgrims coming at that time. When your turn comes, customs agents will call you to the booth, they will check your visa and get some information from you and then they will ask you to pick up your luggage (Your luggage will be in the same room that the custom agents are in). You will pick up your luggage and proceed to the checkpoint where they will conduct a routine search of all the bags.
Please note the following:-
Your pilgrimage enjoyment is our prime consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you required further information. May Allah SWT accept your Hajj, give the best of rewards and make it easy for you. Ameen!
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