Hajj is an intensification of humanity’s daily tests
The trials of hajj reflect the tests of faith endured by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his family. Sheikh Ismail Keraan,…
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Hajj must be a catalyst for positive change
Muslims must be mindful of attempts to cause disunity and division of the ummah. This call from the leader of…
Hajj is being commercialised
It’s becoming more difficult for people to perform the holy pilgrimage the Hajj as prices escalate. Academic Na’eem Jeenah says…
A Muslim Ummah represented body should plan the Hajj
The Ummah should be taking ownership of the organisation of the Hajj instead of allowing themselves to believe that that…
Hajj: Recommitment to faith and humanity
The pinnacle of Hajj is the Day of Arafat. Muslims gather at this mountain plain, where they pray and reassert…
Faithful gather in Mina ahead of Hajj climax
Hajj pilgrims are converging in the tent city of Mina as they begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. At…
The arkaans(tenets) of Hajj (Series)
In the Holy city of Makkah Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia is a heavenly gift; granted by Allah to HIS believing slaves,…
Hajj – The ultimate awakening
The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage for Muslims prescribed to be performed at least once in ones lifetime if one…
IN PICTURES: CT departs for Hajj 2022
Cape Town bid farewell to the first group of hujaaj this week. The airport departure terminal was awash with emotion…
Privatisation driving up hajj costs
It’s unlikely that the high costs of hajj will become affordable any time soon. But the South African Hajj and…
Saudis charge over R33k for hajj visa and insurance
The cost incurred by hujaaj this year will amount to just over 8 000 Saudi Riyals. These will not be…
High Hajj and Umrah costs: What pilgrims must know
For many people, the hajj or umrah is the first, and sometimes only international trip they’ll ever take. When considering…
More pilgrims allowed for Hajj 1443
After two years of restrictions, the Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry will allow one million pilgrims to participate in this…
SAHUC: Regulating Hajj and Umrah a tough task
For the past two years, a downscaled Hajj has meant that thousands of South African hujaaj could not participate in…
Regulation is needed to ensure pilgrims are protected – Samtoa
Should a Muslim body or council be the one that oversees Hajj and Umrah decisions for South Africans? This, as…
Calls for Sahuc to be disbanded intensifies
Calls for the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) to be disbanded has intensified following a discussion hosted by…
Government intervention needed on Hajj and Umrah
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic communities held a meeting on…
Hajj Agencies Under Fire For Taking Advantage Of Pilgrims
Hajj agencies must be stopped from taking advantage of pilgrims. This is one of the things being highlighted at a…
