Muslim pilgrims urge to heal divisions at hajj zenith
By Omar Hasan – Agence France Presse MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Some 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims thronged Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia Monday for the high point of the annual […]
A massive change for Mina in 30 years
MINA: SIRAJ WAHAB Published — Monday 14 October 2013 The tent city of Mina remains deserted throughout the year. It comes to life only during the five days of each […]
O God, here I come answering your call
MINA: SIRAJ WAHAB Published — Monday 14 October 2013 Nearly 2 million pilgrims arrived in Mina on Sunday as part of the first phase of Haj 2013. What was a […]
Breaking News: Syrian TV, chemical inspectors’ hotel targeted in bomb attacks in Damascus – report
Multiple bomb blasts have rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus, a mortar attack on Syrian TV among them, reports RT’s correspondent at the scene. Mortar bombs have been launched at the headquarters of Syrian TV, RT’s Paula Slier said on her Twitter adding and that a car bomb also exploded […]
On the excellence of fasting the Day of ‘Arafa, ‘Ashura’ and the ninth of Muharram
Riyad as-Salihin (The Meadows of the Righteous) by Imam Nawawi 227. Chapter: On the excellence of fasting the Day of ‘Arafa, ‘Ashura’ and the ninth of Muharram 1250. Abu Qatada said “The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was asked about fasting the Day of […]
On the excellence of fasting the Day of 'Arafa, 'Ashura' and the ninth of Muharram
Source: Riyad as-Salihin (The Meadows of the Righteous) By Imam Nawawi 227. Chapter: On the excellence of fasting the Day of ‘Arafa, ‘Ashura’ and the ninth of Muharram 1250. Abu […]
Red Cross workers kidnapped in Syria
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says gunmen have abducted six of its workers and one Red Crescent volunteer in north-west Syria. The aid agency has had no contact with the gunmen, an ICRC spokesman says. Earlier, Syrian state media said gunmen opened fire on Red Cross staff […]
Makkah has a tradition of welcoming Hajis
The people of Makkah have a history of their association with the Haj pilgrimage. This history dates back to the pre-Islamic era, when Qusay bin Kalb provided pilgrims with food […]
First trip of Haj train for the season starts at midnight
MINA: Arab News At exactly 12 midnight tonight, the Haj train will embark on its first trip for the season. Dispatch of “A” traffic will start on schedule, where the […]
Hajis beging streaming into Mina
MINA: SIRAJ WAHAB Published — Sunday 13 October 2013 Hundreds of thousands of Haj pilgrims began streaming into tent city at Mina by foot, on buses and in four-wheel drives […]
Israeli-Friendly Company will provide Hajj Security Services
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) – ……………Hajj this year will be brought to you by none other than G4S. This is not the first time that the Saudi government has hired […]
More than 114,500 Indonesians arrive in Holy Land
Medina (ANTARA News) – Some 114,508 or about 74.33 percent of the Indonesian hajj quota of 154,053 pilgrims for this year`s pilgrimage season have arrived in the Holy Land, according […]
Children in Isreal & USA simulate Hajj journey
Gaza’s children learn Hajj pilgrimage- The children who live under the Israeli blockade in Gaza are learning how to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in a primary school. Wearing ihram, the […]
Hajj GIFs Take You Inside Mecca
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Hajj: God, human dignity and unity
Source: muslimvillage.com Abu Uthman al-Sabani al-Shafii (d 449) in his book Kitab ul Maitain narrates Prophet Muhammad as saying, “towards the end of the time, four main groups of people will […]
Walking Bosnian reaches Makkah for Hajj
Source: muslimvillage.com MAKKAH – Walking thousands of miles through six countries on foot, a 47-year-old Bosnian Muslim has finally reached the holy city of Makkah to fulfil his life-time dream of performing […]
The Syria Dilemma
Edited by Nader Hashemi and Danny Postel Overview The United States is on the brink of intervention in Syria, but the effect of any eventual American action is impossible to […]
Hajj 2013: Rich Muslims Must Help Poor Instead of Performing Pilgrimage Twice, Says Mecca's Grand Mufti Hannah Osborne
The most senior and influential Sunni Muslim leader in Saudi Arabia has said wealthy pilgrims should help the poor instead of performing Hajj twice. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, who has been the religious leader of Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years, said spending money on helping the poor […]
Hajj 2013: Rich Muslims Must Help Poor Instead of Performing Pilgrimage Twice, Says Mecca’s Grand Mufti Hannah Osborne
The most senior and influential Sunni Muslim leader in Saudi Arabia has said wealthy pilgrims should help the poor instead of performing Hajj twice. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, who has been the religious leader of Saudi Arabia for almost 15 years, said spending money on helping the poor […]