Picture Perfects

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 …

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 …

Madinah Munawarrah, the City of Glittering Lights. In this city, happiness will be clearly displayed and across the nations friendships will develop instantly. In this city, the Prophet (pbuh) is still with us, no matter the distance of time between his death to the time of our visit. In this …

“Oh Allah, indeed there are sins between me and You; and there are sins between me and Your creation. Oh Allah, what is this for You, so forgive me my sins; and whatever arises from them, bear them for me and enrich me with Your favour, for Your forgiveness spreads …