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Pakistani who saved up 43 years of his life to perform Hajj dies in Makkah
A Pakistani who had saved money for 43 years of his life to perform the sacred deed of Hajj died in Makkah. This Pakistani pilgrim kept saving money for 43 years to be able to perform Hajj. He sold his fields and worked in the same fields that were once his property only to save […] More
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These heartwarming pictures of the security forces during hajj will guarantee make you smile
Their mission is the safety and security of every pilgrim — but safety and security take many forms. Which is why the Saudi security forces on duty at the Hajj this year could be seen carrying out a raft of tasks, from helping the disabled, pushing wheelchairs and providing directions to anyone who was lost, […] More
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11,500 Chinese Muslims embark on Hajj this year, with GPS surveillance from Chinese government
For many Chinese Muslims, the life changing journey of hajj is not only a religious duty, but also an opportunity to present a positive image of Chinese Muslims to the world, correcting misunderstandings that are sometimes held in international society. From July 20th, around 11,500 Chinese Muslims had started to head in official groups to […] More
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Saudi businessman offers Mohammed Salah a piece of land in Makkah, giving him the option to build a mosque or sell it, causing some controversy
A Saudi businessman’s gesture of donating a piece of land to the famous Egyptian soccer player, Mohammed Salah, has stirred a lot of controversy as reported by Saudi Gazette. Under the Saudi law foreigners are not allowed to own property in the sacred city. According to local daily Al-Madina on Tuesday, the donation was made […] More
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A mother of six among the dead as four British pilgrims killed and 12 others injured in Saudi Arabia bus crash
Four British pilgrims were killed and 12 others injured in Saudi Arabia when their bus collided with a fuel tanker, officials said on Sunday. The crash occurred on Saturday near the western Saudi town of Al Khalas while the pilgrims were on their way to the sacred city of Makkah. Inna lilahi wa inna elayhi […] More
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University professor and Imam in Makkah passes away straight after prayer
A Saudi university professor passed away on Wednesday, October 4, a few seconds after concluding Asr prayer in his mosque in Makkah. Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Elayhi Rajeoun. Shaykh Dr. Khaled Al-Qurashi, the professor of Da’wa ‘Islamic Call’ and Islamic Culture, was leading prayer in the mosque in Al-`Awali district in Makkah. He was Um […] More
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104-year-old Indonesian, oldest pilgrim this year, ready to perform Hajj
A 104-year-old Indonesian woman, one of the oldest pilgrims to perform Hajj this year, said she was thrilled and grateful to be heading to the holy city of Makkah to embark on the pilgrimage. Shortly after landing at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport on Saturday, she said, “Alhamdulillah [praise be to God], I am going […] More
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An elderly Ghanaian villager is going to Hajj thanks to Turkey and a drone camera
We have yet another heartwarming and aspiring story for this year’s hajj. A Turkish TV film crew were in a Ghanaian village doing recording of the people using drone camera technology. As Al-Hassan Abdullah, a poor Ghanaian villager was going about his business, the drone fell near his doorstep. What he said led to his […] More
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Nine British Muslims have cycled 3,000 km from London to Madinah in 6 weeks to perform Hajj and fundraise for Syria
The season of Hajj is almost upon us and each year we get to hear from truly remarkable and inspiring stories of Muslims going the extra mile for this auspicious journey. From London to Madinah, not by air as we all do, but by two wheels – bicycles. Hajj Riders, a group of nine British […] More
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World’s most expensive footballer, Paul Pogba celebrates his success by going to Makkah in Ramadan
Most infamous sports stars and celebrities celebrate their success and enjoy their holiday time in places like Las Vegas, Dubai or an island to with the nature. Manchester United midfielder, the world’s most expensive player and most importantly a Muslim, Paul Pogba decided to rejoice his successful first year in the English football league by […] More
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Mentally ill man tried to set himself on fire near the Kaaba
Saudi security forces successfully prevented a man from setting himself alight beside the Kaaba inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque late on Monday as reported by various Saudi news media. The man, who police said shows signs of mental illness, tried to set himself alight with gasoline but was arrested before he could do so. The media […] More
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in HeartwarmingVIDEO: Touching moment of the Imam of Makkah waiting for a disabled child to finish Salah and then embracing him
Shaykh Maher al-Muaiqly, an Imam of Grand Masjid of Makkah, heard and saw a disabled young boy was near Kaaba praying Salah. The Shaykh went to the place where the young boy was praying whilst in his Umrah ihram. The Imam waited with excitement till the boy finished his Salah. As soon as the boy […] More
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