Unsung heroes of Saudi Arabia

A glimpse into the unwavering dedication of the guards, soldiers, and police officers in Saudi Arabia, especially in the holy lands of Makkah and Madinah.

These brave individuals not only ensure the safety and security of millions of pilgrims, but also go above and beyond to show kindness and compassion to those in need.

In the first video, you can witness the exchange of duty shifts between two guards who are responsible for safeguarding the Black Stone.

The second video is a timelapse of the many kind acts of humanity performed by these guards.

They help lost children find their parents, assist the elderly who are having difficulty walking, and fan people who feel weak in the scorching heat.

Some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet are the guards, soldiers, and police officers in Saudi Arabia.

Their selflessness and dedication to serving others is truly inspiring.

May Allah bless and reward them for their actions. Let us all take a moment to appreciate and show gratitude to these unsung heroes who make our pilgrimage to the holy lands a safe and memorable experience.

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Allah is always listening

When you feel lost and alone, remember that Allah is always listening.

Your supplications serve as a reminder that you are never truly alone.

هذا هو ربي ❤️ This is my Lord

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Musjid Sayid Al-Shuhada in Madinah

This is Madinah’s Musjid Sayid Al-Shuhada, located by Mount Uhud.

It is the final resting place of Prophet Muhammad’s صلى الله عليه وسلم Uncle Hamzah رضي الله عنه, Musab bin Umair رضي الله عنه, a noble Sahabi whose story is well-known, and the martyrs رضي الله عنهم of the Battle of Uhud.

It is located directly across from the hill where the archers fought during the Battle of Uhud.

May Allah bestow the highest level of Paradise on our Blessed Messenger Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم and His noble companions رضي الله عنهم, and may Allah make us among those who will meet them in Jannah, آمين يارب.

As is customary in this land and country, the hospitality of the people can be seen wherever you go inside; it was extremely hot, and a generous person left a box of cold water on the ground for people to take. May Allah bless them.

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Hajj Season: Appreciation to Saudi Police and Military

Thank you to the Saudi police and army forces for their generosity and service to pilgrims during Hajj.

Officers and officials from Riyadh, Dammam, Tabuk, Madinah, Taif, and other cities throughout the kingdom came to Makkah to assist the Hujjaaj.

We walked with wobbly knees at the end of each intensely humid and scorching day of Hajj, but it was comforting to see the smiling faces of police officers and army officials who were always ready to assist the Hujjaaj.

They helped lost pilgrims find their way, sprayed cooling water on perspiring faces, gave their umbrella to those who didn’t have one, comforted those who were crying and restless, fed those who were too tired to eat on their own, carried an elderly man who felt like he was about to collapse, and a kind army official offered my parents a chair to sit when there was no place to rest.

A kind police officer took off his shoes and gave them to an elderly woman from India who was wearing makeshift sandles made of cardboard and string.

Such was the generosity I witnessed from the police officers and army militants on duty in Makkah during the Hajj season.

So, from the bottom of my heart, I thank the Saudi police officers and army soldiers for their generosity, assistance, and heartwarming acts of kindness in making the Hujjaj’s Hajj experience comfortable and memorable.

May Allah bless and reward you both in this life and the next. آمين

Hajj – The Greatest Pilgrimage by Muslims to Makkah

Walking from a neighborhood in Makkah (known as Aziziya) to Mina, I thought of every possible reason Allah (Almighty God) has brought me and over a million Muslims from around the world for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

سبحان الله

The Hajj brings purity, optimism, and regeneration by purifying the souls of the children of Aadam (عليه السلام) .

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“‏ كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ وَخَيْرُ الْخَطَّائِينَ التَّوَّابُونَ”

النبي محمد ﷺ

“Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.”

―Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
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By bolstering each person’s faith, Hajj also reinforces the unity of all Muslims.

By gathering so many Muslims in one location at once, the Hajj improves communication and establishes a collective identity.

The disparities between Muslims of various ethnicities and social backgrounds are minimized through ihram clothes.

You cannot tell the difference between rich and poor, king or pauper; all in one place, dressed in only 2 pieces of cloth, for just one purpose… to please their creator, Allah (سبحانه وتعالى).

STRANGE WORLD OF ISLAMOPHOBIA

The words of this Hadith (saying of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) is sufficient to explain what I see in this world. However, I’m not the only one who feels disturbed by the negativity against Islam that has unfurled.

By the way, it’s not only Muslims who are affected by this world’s chaos and disorder; it’s people of other faiths too; they’re experiencing torture and would like some order!

When innocent people are being displaced and killed, they call it “PROTECTION”. When someone dresses immodestly, they call it “LIBERATION”. But, when a woman covers herself, they call it “OPPRESSION”.

I find it uncanny that a politician who incited Islamophobia by saying that Muslim women who cover their faces look like ‘POSTBOXES’, turns out to be the very same person who covers his face with a mask to save himself from coronavirus!

They’ve told Muslim women that covering the face is a form of oppression. If that is so, then answer my question… If we all start wearing masks, does it mean we have succumbed to a form of oppression? 

When people insult the Prophet of Islam, the beloved of Allah, the best of mankind (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), they call it “FREEDOM OF SPEECH”. But, when Muslims want freedom to practice their religion, then they’re accused of terrorism and ridiculed for their belief, yet they wish no harm because Islam teaches peace, and they are still mocked for saying “In God we believe!”

(يَأْتِي عَلَى النَّاسِ زَمَانٌ الصَّابِرُ فِيهِمْ عَلَى دِينِهِ كَالْقَابِضِ عَلَى الْجَمْرِ)

“A time of patience will come to people in which adhering to one’s religion is like grasping a hot coal.”

Al Tirmidhi – صحيح الترمذي

Islamophobia is NOT Freedom!