Things to take / buy
Below are some suggestions of things you can take with you to Hajj. They are not all necessary items,
individually pick and choose what you feel is best suitable. Don’t forget to pack bags of Taqwaa, Patience and your best of manners/behaviour! You will soon be a guest of Allah(swt) at His House!
The highlight of Hajj will have to be when we go to Arafat. On this day there are no prescribed prayers but be
aware during these sacred moments, you are alone with Allah (swt) this is when you have a one to one with the all mighty. Pray as you want to and beg Allah (swt) to forgive your sins from the past and the future and to bless you in this world and the Akhirah. Plan for this moment and pour your heart out, you may pray in any language and in any manner you desire.
During these blessed moments please Remember us in sakeenah tours who you have honoured by giving us a chance to serve you.
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[li]Hand Luggage – 7kg per passenger[/li]
[li]Suitcase- 23kg per passenger- Return flight 2x 23kg[/li]
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Islamic resources
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[li]Pocket Qur’an[/li]
[li]Hajj/Umrah book[/li]
[li]Pen and Notebook (Start planning your day in Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifa now)[/li]
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Clothes & Accessories
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[li]Ihram x 2 minimum[/li]
[li]Sandles[/li]
[li]Trainers or open trekking shoes[/li]
[li]Waist pouch or money belt[/li]
[li]Umbrella[/li]
[li]Quarter length trousers[/li]
[li]Minimum 2x Thobes[/li]
[li]Underwear,socks etc[/li]
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Toiletries and medicines
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[li]Tooth paste and brush[/li]
[li]Toilet paper[/li]
[li]Shower gel, shampoo- small bottles so they are portable (Simple range are perfume free)[/li]
[li]Vaseline[/li]
[li]Any prescription medication you may require (general medication will be openly available)[/li]
[li]Allergy tablets and diarrhoea medication[/li]
[li]Nail cutter, Razors[/li]
[li]Towel[/li]
[li]Cough syrup and Throat lozenges[/li]
[li]Pocket tissue (unscented)[/li]
[li]Sunscreen lotion (unscented)[/li]
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Miscellaneous
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[li]Sun glasses[/li]
[li]Suitcase locks + keys[/li]
[li]Unlocked mobile phone with charger[/li]
[li]Emergency contact numbers[/li]
[li]Universal adapter[/li]
[li]Photocopy of passport[/li]
[li]Plastic zippered sandwich bags – to keep items secure and dry[/li]
[li]Cereal breakfast bars and other light snacks[/li]
[li]Travel alarm clock[/li]
[li]Sleeping bag and pillow if required for muzdalifa[/li]
[li]Ear plugs for mina tents[/li]
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What to learn
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[li]What is Hajj, its history[/li]
[li]Why are we going to perform Hajj/Umrah[/li]
[li]What are the rewards of Hajj/Umrah[/li]
[li]How to perform Hajj/Umrah – its pillars, obligatory and sunnah actions[/li]
[li]What violates the state of Ihram[/li]
[li]Review our prayers (Salah) and purification (Wudu)[/li]
[li]Ettiquettes of Duaa[/li]
[li]Tayammum – when one does not have access to water (know its rulings and how its performed)[/li]
[li]Janaza Salah (there will be funeral prayers after every salah )[/li]
[li]Learn how to perform Witr prayer[/li]
[li]Learn how to pray in congregation[/li]
[li]Learn the rulings to the travellers prayer[/li]
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General Things to do
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[li]Pay off any outstanding debts if possible (otherwise make arrangements for fulfilment of the debt should anything happen)[/li]
[li]Make peace with those we have had a misunderstanding, dispute or fallen out with, or are not on speaking terms etc. (Even if they don’t want to talk to you, you do your part)[/li]
[li]Ask forgiveness from those whom we have wronged[/li]
[li]Finish all important jobs and tasks that need doing before leaving for Hajj (become free from
the dunya for the days of Hajj)[/li]
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Islamic things to do
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[li]Update/Make an Islamic Will[/li]
[li]Build on and improve on your ibadah (worship)[/li]
[li]5 daily prayers on time: Build our relationship with Allah, seeking alot of forgiveness and
making alot of dua (especially asking Allah to grant us a Mabrur Hajj / Umrah (one which is
accepted)[/li]
[li]Purify our hearts from any bad habits or any action displeasing to Allah[/li]
[li]Purify our tongues – by speaking good, reduce idle talk and increase in dhikr[/li]
[li]Try to do the optional fasts (e.g. Monday & Thursday / middle 3 days of month)[/li]
[li]Try and pray Tahajjud (the night prayer)[/li]
[li]Build on your Taqwaa (consciousness of Allah swt)[/li]
[li]Know that He is watching us /Fearing Allah /Staying away from all that He has forbidden, etc.[/li]
[li]Reciting the Quran and reflecting upon its meaning and implementing them /Learn about
Jannah and Jahannum, etc.
[li]Constantly renew your intentions to why you are going for Hajj – it is a duty we owe to Allah,
we are going to please Allah alone[/li]
[li]Build on being patient[/li]
[li]Maintain a positive attitude[/li]
[li]Say Alhamdulillah for the good and bad[/li]
[li]Think of those in worse situations[/li]
[li]Make dhikr and istighfar when in difficult situation[/li]
[li]Increase on your love for Allah and His Nabi (S) by studying the life of the Prophet Muhammad
(SAW) and the stories of the Sahaba and how they sacrificed everything for Islam (their wealth, health, status, time and even lives)[/li]
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