Hajj itself is a great blessing of Allah Almighty. It is the ultimate goal of every Muslim to go for the performance of Hajj in its life. The journey of rightful and honest hajj not only removes all of a person’s sins but also eliminates poverty. Consequently, becoming the ultimate source of spiritual, religious and worldly benefits. Despite that, the hajj has a lot of virtues; infinite in number. That’s why Muslims never miss out on the opportunity of performing hajj, whenever they get it. Although Hajj is only obligatory on Muslims who are financially able and healthy, the presence of a variety of hajj packages London and from other cities have made economical travel accessible for everyone.
Here are a few tips to make your hajj trip memorable.
Prepare yourself.
Since Hajj is an annual pilgrimage as well as once in a lifetime opportunity for some Muslims, most pilgrims often forget the proper way of performing hajj rituals. Whether you are going for hajj for the very 1st time or go frequently, it’s better to prepare yourself beforehand. It majorly includes educating yourself on hajj rituals; How to perform them? When to perform them? And Where to perform them? You can read a lot of books in this regard or the most convenient method is to watch informative/documentary videos on Hajj.
In addition to that, also prepare yourself physically for the holy journey. Start exercising; especially running. It will help you when you have to walk long distances on foot during Hajj (as part of rituals).
Make arrangements before departing.
It’s always advised to go for Hajj through the channel of a credible travel agency. As visa, accommodation, travel, flights – everything of the sort, is their responsibility. Even if you are going by yourself, its best to make arrangements in the Kingdom beforehand. So that you can focus on Hajj without having any sort of accommodation or travel stress there.
Help others.
One of the best channels to have spiritual satisfaction and make your hajj trip memorable is to help others. Participate in events of charity there. Whether its Financial Help, Physical Help, Medical Help, Educatory Help or even help through the small, kind acts. If you are young and strong, help the weak and elderly people in Haramain. Maybe push their wheelchair or whatever you desire.
Spend most of your time in Dhikr.
Spend most of your time reciting holy Quran, Dhikr and doing things of charity. Take a break from social media and worldly gadgets. Try to spend some alone time also. Redefine your personality. Purify yourself by asking for forgiveness and blessings from Allah Almighty.
After hajj, also go for Ziyarath of the Holy Sites.
After performing hajj, one can easily stay 2-3 weeks further in the Kingdom. However, utilize this time productively. Visit Madinah. Go for the Ziyarath of Holy Sites; Mountains, Caves, Hills, Countries, etc.
These are only a handful yet some of the best tips to make your hajj journey memorable.
