Preparations For Hajj

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips 1. The Saudi Government requires that visas be obtained from countries of origin. If you are a convert to Islam, you should have a certificate showing that you are a Muslim. This should be obtained from an Islamic center and notarized by the center. You must apply through a licencsed travel agency, not as an individual. You will also need passport photos. For more information on the required documents and procedures click here. Source

Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

2. You will need proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135. Infants and children up to age 15 need vaccination for polio.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

3. Saudi regulations require that female pilgrims less than 45 years of age be accompanied by a husband or a Muslim mahram. For more information on the required documents and procedures click here.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

4. Make sure you have enough money.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

5. Keep two or three sets of ihram clothing with you. Practice putting it on before traveling to avoid any embarrassing moments.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

6. It is useful to take a mobile phone with you. One-month SIM cards are available in Makkah and Madinah. Just make sure that your mobile phone can work in Saudi Arabia and is not restricted to your national network.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips 7. Bring one or two old sheets with you for when you want to sit or lie down. It is useful to bring an umbrella with you too. For useful information on things you should bring with you, click here.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

8. It is not advisable to go alone. Find a local or national group. It is better if such a group includes an experienced person who has made Hajj before.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

9. Get a money belt to keep your money and documents with you. You should always keep them with you.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

10. You are not allowed to bring food into Saudi Arabia. You can find all types of food in Makkah and Madinah.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips 11. If you are sick or need certain medication, take it with you. If you have a chronic condition, carry a summary of your medical record and treatment with you. For more information on what medicines, toiletries, and other items to bring with you, click here.

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12. Avoid heavy crowds as much as you can. Serious accidents can happen. You may get hurt. And to keep your Hajj in good standing, you should not be in a position in which you cause harm to others.

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13. Do not take any luggage with you when you go to throw the pebbles. This is necessary for smooth movement and to avoid any stampede accidents.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips 14. In Mina and `Arafat, you will be living in tents. Try to identify the number and the direction of tents so that you can make it back without a lot of trouble. This is very important to do because tents and streets look identical and people can easily get confused and lost.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips 15. Be as patient as you can. Makkah and Madinah are going to be overcrowded. More so around the Ka`bah during Tawaf, and in Sa`i. Remember that more than a million Muslims are going to be there at the same place doing the same rites. So whenever you happen to encounter someone who is ignorant or does not respect others, take it easy and move to a different spot.

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16. Remember that your goal is to have your Hajj accepted and to be forgiven for all of your sins. To do that, you have to make yourself busy in `ibadah and try to make use of each and every minute there.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

For a checklist of things to do before Hajj and what to take with you, visit this site. For a quick guide on Hajj terms, click here.

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Preparing for Hajj Useful Tips

Based on "Things You Should Know Before Going for Hajj," Madrassah In`aamiyah, Camperdown; and Ministry of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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