definateIy traveI Iight Iike oneummah said. If you do have to take a suitcase make sure its sturdy, Iight and has good strong wheeIs/handIes as the bagage handIers at the jeddeh and your hoteI wiII pIay american footbaII with it throwing it about everywhere!
HAHA - It however still amazes me that all luggage stays in one piece
Always go the masjids with the intention as an ulema once told me
"O Allah, I have come to your house, find a space for me"
This is because when a guest arrives at your house, you will do all in your power as host to make them comfortable and see to their needs.
Well when Allah is the host, can there be any doubt that we will be looked after?
we often feel obliged, overwhelmed and sometimes compelled to buy things for our loved ones, which when brought home isnt always appreciated, i share the following valuable advise that was given to me which i have held steadfast to:
perform tawaaf for everyone you know your children, friends, relatives, neighbours etc. even one tawaf with the intention for the reward for everyone is sufficient, and when you come home and you feel people are expecting something or you feel you need to give them something you say; i did not bring any gifts of the dunya for you, however i performed tawaf for you so we may both enoy the rewards for it in this life and the hereafter.
it is a great virtue to perform tawaf for the Prophet 
his family and companions r.a., and all deceased Muslims including ones own deceased relatives, because we just dont know the condition of those who have died and are in dire need of some good deeds sent to them.
personally, i cannot find the correct words to explain the beneficial affects one feels when sitting in the house of Allah سبحانه وتعالى or the Masjif of our Nabi and recite Hizbul-Azam, it can be prayed in any language one prefers, but i have always recited it in English which has always had a profound affect on my heart.
there are two places i know of in Leicester that sell the caps it would help if any users could post a contact number for Queenie, im sure if you contacted them they would be able to send it through the post for you:
Sawtul-haq
Al-Atfal
let me know if you cant obtain one, im sure we can sort something out before you leave.
As I have no experience I hope I can ask for some advise for myself and that may benefit others.
I heard someone say when you are at Mina going to Arafat ( or Arafat to muzdailfah) not to take a coach but to walk there. Is that better.
And not to take a sleepingbag as when you are going to stone the jamarat you can't move around properly with that on you!
Can you please post the contact number on this thread for the cap with the niqab so I may order one inssallah.
when we went for hajj we took a sleeping bag, but we didnt carry them back to Makkah, we gave them to the workers in Mina, having a sleeping bag with you wont be a problem,
most likely you will be travelling by coach to muzdalifa and arafat, it is not wise to try and do things on your own, im sure your group leaders have full experience on the procedures of hajj, be aware of the procedures yourself and always take mashwera from the pious on anything you are unsure of.
take what you think you will need and you can leave it behind if you dont need it, what may be useful to one person maybe useless to another. Hajj is an excellent spiritual experience dont let other peoples experiences cloud it, sometimes its better not to listen to too many people.
with regards the walk from arafat to muzdalifah - its loooong believe!! apporx 4 hours. The walk from muzdalifah to mina is short though - max 1 hour - normally 45mins (but make sure you have hardly anything to carry. Our just a very light small sleeping bag and little rack sack - NO SUITCASES!!!
Firstly jazakallahu khair Bint Mohammed :)
Brother Daywalk3r, Jazakallahu khair. Maybe you might want to specify WHO you are directing your questions to in future since this is an 'open' thread.. Jazakallahu khair..
Jazakallahu khair for all the contributions on this thread, mashallah all very helpful especially for those of us who are going for Hajj for the first time..
Queenie, it's going to be my first time too Inshallah! I pray that Allah Ta'ala makes us amongst those whose Hajj is accepted. Ameen.
Duas requested
Wassalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah
It is highly advisable to not take any belonging with you to the Jamarat since it can be quite busy.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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