A Journey To Allah Forever
By, Amir Abdelzaher, syndicated by LivingHalal Media

My journey started with a sickness.
Upon arriving at Amman, I was not feeling too well. My biggest fear thus far was that I may get so sick that I will not be able to perform Hajj properly. The first worry was that at Amman how would I take my clothes off and put on the Ihram while feeling this sick? I didn’t know what to do. While standing in front of the bathroom seeing everyone …

This is probably the most important component of Hajj. The correct mental readiness prepares one to undertake almost anything they may encounter during Hajj.

Where to start? To being, start with reading what Hajj is all about. Learn about the rites of Hajj and the correct Islamic ruling based on the Sunnah of the Prophet SAW. In the months before departing, your intensity level should be rising accordingly and your daily activities should reflect that.

Nothing but authentic Hajj and Umrah Supplications/Duas
If you want to download the mp3 file, right click on the supplication’s name, e.g. “Talbiyah”
Talbiyah
This clip contains:
Talbiyyah for `Umrah for Mutamati’: “labbaikallaahumma bi-`umrah”
Adding condition: “allaahumma mahillee haithu habastanee”
Not for showing off or seeking reputation: “allaahumma haadhihi hajjah, laariyaa’a feehaa wa laa sum’ah”
Talbiyah: “labbaikallaahumma labbaika labbaika laa shareeka laka labbaika-innal hamda wan na’mata laka wal mulka-la shareeka lak”
Talbiyah addition: “labbaika ilaahal haqq”
Entering Masjid
This clip contains:
Two supplications for entering any masjid:
“allallhumma salli `alaa muhammadin wa sallim – allaahumma aftah lee abwaaba rahmatika”
“a’oodhu billaahil `azeemi wa …

A very touching farewell email before Hajj.
Assalamoalaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
Inshallah this mail will find you all in best of your health and Imaan. It has been my honor to have known you and I feel humbled to share with you my upcoming trip to Mecca for Hajj. By blessing and will of Allah swt, I’ll be leaving for the Journey of the lifetime on 4th of December.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for everything that you have done for me. I equally relish the joyous moments that I …