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Haj 2022: Saudi Arabia cracks down on fake travel agencies; some pilgrims told to register online

Reporter June 17, 2022

-AFP Jun 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia has required would-be Haj pilgrims from many Western countries to apply for visas via a government portal online, a move intended to crack down on “fake” travel agencies, officials told AFP on Monday. The new system was put in place as the kingdom prepares to

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Hajj: Spiritual journey of patience, perseverance

Reporter June 17, 2022

 June 17, 2022   Performing Hajj by Muslims is one of the pillars of Islam recommended by Allah. The Almighty Allah has asked Muslims to visit Makkah and Madinah at least once during their lifetime and pray if they can. Performing Hajj is a spiritual journey of patience and perseverance and anyone who sets out to […]

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The Spirituality of Hajj: Mina

Reporter June 16, 2022

-islamicity Mina (Arabic: مِنَى) and commonly known as the “City of Tents” is a valley and neighborhood located in the Masha’er district in the Makkah Province, 8 kilometres (5 miles) southeast of the city of Mecca, covering an area of approximately 20 km2 (7.7 sq mi). Mina incorporates the tents, the Jamarat area, and the […]

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Qurbani in the Qur’an and Hadith

Reporter June 14, 2022

–Muslim Hands This year, the first day of Eid al-Adha will be on 8th or 9th July 2022 (dependent on moon sighting). What is Qurbani? Qurbani, or Uḍḥiya as it is known in Arabic, is the practice of sacrificing an animal for Allah (swt). Every year, on the days of Eid al-Adha (from 10th to 13th of […]

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What is Qurb and Qurban?

Reporter June 14, 2022

Imam Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani states that the possible reason for the excellence of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah is that a person can perform in them all the main kinds of worship that include prayer, fasting, charity as well as hajj Referring to the first 10 days of the 12fth month of the […]

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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia lifts all Covid-19 precautionary measures

Reporter June 13, 2022

….Masks will still be required in the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque Mon 13 Jun 2022 Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that it has lifted all precautionary and preventive measures related to Covid-19. Citing the interior ministry, the Kingdom’s state news agency noted that masks would no longer be mandatory in closed spaces. However, masks […]

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2022 Hajj: NAHCON officials meet to review operation’s progress

Reporter June 12, 2022

 June 12, 2022 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Sunday, held strategic operational review meeting in Abuja with a view to assessing the level of progress in this year’s Hajj operations. The management team led by the Chairman and CEO, Alhaji Zikirllah Kunle Hassan, according to the Assistant Director Public Affairs of the […]

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NDLEA warns intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking

Reporter June 12, 2022

June 12, 2022  -agency report The NDLEA on Sunday warned intending Hajj pilgrims against drug trafficking. Hajia Habiba Zubair, an official of the agency gave the warning in Ilorin while addressing those travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2022 Hajj. She warned that pilgrims could take only prescription drugs to Saudi Arabia as the […]

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7 tips for getting closer to the Quran

Reporter June 9, 2022

Are you one of those people who rarely touches the Quran? Or do you read daily, but don’t find it is having the impact on you that it should? Whatever the case may be, these are some simple tips that can help you connect with the Quran – Sound Vision By: Samana Siddiqui Are you […]

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Contemplations about Hajj and the spiritual compass

Reporter June 7, 2022

May 26, 2022 1 – Prior to Hajj and/or ‘Umrah the Muslim should:a) Purify his creed (‘Aqeedah) from any aspects of Shirk, greater or lesser, as Shirk destroys one’s deeds.b) Devote his Hajj purely and sincerely for Allah.c) Sincerely repent for all of his sins.d) Acquire knowledge about Hajj and its rites.e) Use Halal (lawful) […]