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The Deep Pit of My Inner Mind by Hebah Ahmed [MM Associate] I used to exhibit a certain reactionary pattern that seemed to arise whenever I entered a Masjid or Muslim gathering. It was this pesky little habit of immediately taking in my surroundings and making a mental note of …

Moving images, striking panoramas, majestic mosques and minarets, special aerial images, intimate scenes of rapturous pilgrims – these are just a few rare close up moments of one of the Most important cities in the world, Makkah and Madinah. These pictures are recent (most from 1431 Hijri [2010]) and I believe …

The first thing that strikes you upon entering the holy city from Jeddah is the number of mighty yellow-and red-colored cranes on the skyline from all the ongoing construction projects in Makkah. Where once stood old buildings, multistory hotels and even hills, there is now leveled land fenced off by …

Ever wonder how the barren land of Makkah can ever feed more than 3.4 Million people without fail year in and year out?  Allah is The Provider and To Him Shall We All Return.

Allah says in the The Holy Quran, Surah Al Hajj [22:28] “”That they may witness the benefits (provided) for them, and celebrate the name of Allah, through the Days appointed, over the cattle which He has provided for them (for sacrifice): then eat ye thereof and feed the distressed ones …

Captured in scene, a lady pilgrim from Malaysia seems exhausted after the completion of the Stoning Ritual and with tender loves, was supported by her family members. It is a common tradition that some families perform Hajj as a team, an arrangement which is perfectly beautiful in a situation like …

“Among Muslim, the Hajj embodies a vital experiences for millions of new pilgrims each year. In spite of the modern content of their lives, it remains an act of obedience, a possession of belief, and the visible expression of a spiritual community. For majority of Muslims, the Hajj is an …

Makkah Metro : The Journey of Hajj goes green A high speed train to Makkah in Saudi Arabia will cut down on carbon emissions during hajj this year, but its reach is limited for now. Every year, around three million Muslims from across the world prepare for the spiritual journey …