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The Abrahamic Foundation | 215 High Street, Smethwick, Birmingham B66 3AH | t: 0121 448 9800

www.abrahamicfoundation.org.uk | email: [email protected] | t: 0121 448 9800 The Abrahamic Foundation Hajj & Umrah (AF Tours) is a sub-agent of Zamzam Travel Ltd ATOL No: 9798

The Abrahamic Foundation Hajj & Umrah The Abrahamic Foundation is a non-profit organisation that delivers the hajj under the banner of being an educational outreach project. All profits from our trips are reinvested into our community and dawah works. Our aim is to deliver a Hajj that offers pilgrims an educational insight into the meaning of Hajj. This consists of lessons from the sirah, spiritual reflections and ensuring the manasik (Hajj rituals) are performed according to the sunnah (no cutting corners). Our group leaders are experienced and qualified imams and teachers with over two decades of expertise in the field.

Is there a perfect Hajj package? As all things in this worldly life, nothing can be perfect. In search of the best hajj package that suits your needs, there will always be a give and take, a compromise. It may be the package price, hotel location, dates, flights that are the deciding factor for you. This will mean you will sacrifice something at its expense. Hajj isn’t a holiday but rather a journey to the house of Allah that will entail some hardships and sacrifice in your search for self-betterment. You must be clear about what you want to attain from your hajj and then choose your package prioritising these objectives. It shouldn’t just be about brand names, luxury and ease.

Shifting Packages - What is Aziziyah? The Abrahamic Foundation Hajj package consists of a package where our pilgrims will shift to Aziziyah before the Hajj. Aziziyah is a district of Makkah that borders Mina and the Jamaraat area of Hajj. We usually stay close to the Sidqi Road in Aziziyah situated close to the Jamaraat bridge. We choose to stay in Aziziyah for three reasons. Firstly, because its value for money. Aziziyah, on average will cut a five-star package price by £1000 to £1500. Secondly, the Aziziyah accommodation offers pilgrims a pit stop during the days of hajj. This allows us access to our rooms, showers and rest throughout the days of Hajj as we are near to the jamaraat. Finally, Aziziyah gives us three days to train and familiarise our group with the Hajj locations and routes in preparation for the hajj. Whilst in Aziziyah our group will have two daily educational lessons and a number of historical ground visits. It’s also an excellent place for last minute shopping with plenty of shops and malls nearby.

Customer care and professionalism whilst in Saudi Arabia Please be aware that customs, cultures and mannerism differ from country to country. You will not receive the customer care and efficiency you may be accustomed to in the United Kingdom. Five-star hotels, its staff, and facilities are Saudi five-star standard and not UK standards. Staff can be inefficient and unprofessional; at times very rude. This also applies to processing at Saudi airports and transfers. You must not presume that standards will be like those in the UK. You will need to be patient!

Language of communication Though our instructors can in addition to English speak many languages, all our public lectures and programmes will be delivered in English.

Purchasing a local SIM Sims can only be purchased in Saudi Arabia upon arrival. Each SIM will be registered to your Hajj visa number and the customers finger print. One SIM per visa number and finger print. We strongly advice that each Hajji purchases a SIM, in particular families who consists of brothers and sisters. This will ensure you do not lose each other and enable communications whilst brothers and sisters are separated. Brothers and sisters will be separated whilst in Masjid Nabawi and in the tents during the 5 days of Hajj.

Wi-Fi - Hotels in Makah, Madinah and accommodation in Aziziyah may offer internet Wi-Fi connections. These facilities may be available in each room or just available in hotel lobbies. The quality of Wi-Fi and its reliability can be excellent and, at times, very poor. Some hotels even charge to use this service. If you require uninterrupted internet access, we advise that you purchase a Saudi SIM with a generous data bundle

Meet the team

Shaykh Mujahid Ali Ebrahim College, London

Shaykh Mujahid has been a teacher of Islamic sciences since 2003 after graduating from the Institute of Islamic Education in Dewsbury as a traditionally trained scholar. Shaykh has a specialisation in Arabic language and literature, Qira’aat and hadith. After completing his studies in the UK, in 2002 Shaykh Mujahid travelled to Syria where he studied under some of the greatest scholars of our time including Shaykh Nur al-Din Itr, Shaykh Ramadan al-Buti, Shaykh Asad

as-Sagharji and others. Shaykh currently serves as a senior teacher of Hadith at Ebrahim College, London and also teaches at Cambridge Islamic College. Shaykh is also the cofounder of Hafs Academy London. Shaykh Mujahid is a common face on many Islamic TV channels and delivers lectures across the country. In addition to English, Shaykh Mujahid can speak Arabic, Urdu and Bangla

Shaykh Nasir Zameer The Abrahamic Foundation, Birmingham

Shaykh Nasir graduated from The Institute of Islamic Education, Dewsbury as an alim in 2005 and then went on to complete his PGCE in 2009. Shaykh Nasir has extensive experience within the field of education, community and youth work. It was this passion that led him to establishing the unique Abrahamic Foundation Hajj package that focusses on the pilgrims educational, spiritual and post Hajj tarbiyah

needs. Shaykh Nasir is presently a teacher of adult courses at the Abrahamic Foundation, serves as an Imam across the city and works as a Faith & Character Development Lead across two Muslim secondary schools. In addition to English, Shaykh Nasir can speak Arabic, Urdu and Punjabi

Ustadha Nilofer Ahmadi Hafs Academy, London

Ustadha Nilofer graduated from Ebrahim College in 2018 after completing the full Alimiyyah program. She then went on to recite the whole Qur’an in the riwayah of Imam Hafs and Imam Shu’ba to the world renowned Qari of Madinah, Shaykh Bashir Ahmed Siddique. She is one of the very few reciters who has received Ijazah from Shaykh Qari Bashir Ahmed Siddique. Ustadha Nilofer is currently the

Principal of the Hafs Academy Maktab in London. She is also a teacher of Arabic, Qira’aat and Tajwid at Ebrahim College, London. In addition to English, Ustadha Nilofer can speak Arabic, Farsi, Urdu and Pashto

Our other UK ground team includes Imam Kabir Uddin (London), Br Moshud (London), Shaykh Umar Zaman (Birmingham), Ustadha Sara Bashir (Birmingham), Sister Sahiqa (Birmingham) and Br Abu Bakr (Birmingham)

HAJJ 2020 / 1441 Information PACK 5 STAR HOTEL PACKAGE | 16th July-9th Aug 2020 (24-day package)

£5995 (4 SHARING) | £6295 (3 SHARING) | £6595 (2 SHARING)

Add additional £150 for half board meal option in hotels (highly recommended)

PACKAGE INCLUDES 1. 24 day stay.

2. Flights from London Heathrow.

3. Hajj visa and Hajj draft.

4. 5-star hotels in Makkah (Elaf Kinda) & Madinah (Elaf Majeedi/Nozol Royal Inn) steps from the Haram.

5. Breakfast buffet in Makkah & Madinah hotels. An additional £150 for half board option (highly recommended)

6. Extensive pre-hajj support and a full one-day seminar in Birmingham

7. Comprehensive guidance and Sirah reflections throughout the journey delivered by some of the best

instructors available in the UK.

8. Ziyarah of historical sites in Makkah and Madinah including tours of the Haram

9. 4 days Hajj stay at Aziziya apartments near the jamaraat with full board food.

10. European tents in Mina will include a sofa bed, pillow, blanket and full board food.

11. All transport in Saudi Arabia is included & is provided by the Ministry of Hajj.

Important information, we don't want misunderstandings

1. Qurbani is not included (this will cost approximately £100 and can be organised by AF Tours)

2. Processing times at Saudi airports are at the discretion of Saudi Hajj Terminal ground staff.

3. Food provided during the five days of Hajj is provided by the Ministry of Hajj. We have no say in what

food it may be or its time of arrival.

4. Quad, triple & twin rooms will be provided in Makkah & Madinah hotels only, not in Aziziya.

5. Aziziya Accommodation will be standard accommodation 5-6 sharing per room. Men and women

separate regardless if you have a quad, triple or double booking for the hotels.

6. AF Tours are not personal travel guides. As part of a group, you will be expected to arrive to all

educational sessions and ziyaraat on time and independently.

7. Pilgrims with physical disabilities or illnesses need to ensure they are fit to travel for the Hajj. Seeking

advice from your GP is highly recommended.

8. Pilgrims who may require physical assistance during the hajj must ensure they are accompanied by

someone to take care of their needs.

9. If you have any special needs please contact us to discuss if we are able to facilitate them.

10. You must ensure that you are aware of the Hajj itineraries and learning program schedules that will be

shared before Hajj and via text messages during the Hajj. You must have a Saudi mobile SIM during

hajj to ensure updates.

11. All pilgrims must have a British passport with six months validity from the date of travel.

12. The ministry of Hajj requires all pilgrims to have a Meningococcal Immunisation and a valid certificate.

13. Hotel rooms have no specific view.

14. Coaches are provided by the Ministry of Hajj; we have no say in what type of coach is allocated to us.

15. Transport to and from the Haram during the days of Aziziyah and hajj will be at your own expense if

you choose to go.

PLEASE NOTE: All the below itineraries are subject to airline schedules and Islamic moon sighting.

Dates can change.

*Correct at the time of printing. *Please visit our website or contact the office for up to date details, full terms and conditions and cancelation procedures. *The Abrahamic Foundation Hajj & Umrah (also known as AF Tours) is a sub-agent of Zamzam Travel Ltd ATOL No: 9798

After receiving feedback this year, we are offering a half board meal package. This means that in addition to the breakfast buffet that all standard packages offer, you will also have the evening dinner buffet included in your package.

Why choose the half board add on option? The rush of Hajj means that going out to eat or bringing food for your loved ones can become very challenging due to the large crowds and excessive queues. This option saves pilgrims the hassle and time of going out to get your own food and frees you up for worship and rest. The breakfast buffet is usually served between 6am to 10am and the dinner buffet is usually served from 6pm to 10pm, giving you ample time to find a suitable time to have your meals.

4 Sharing Occupancy 3 Sharing Occupancy 2 Sharing Occupancy

Normal Package £5995 (per person) £6295 (per person) £6595 (per person)

Half Board Meal Package (add additional £150 per person)

Qurbani Included (add additional £100 per person)

Please visit Bookings.com to see further details about our Hotels and their reviews Elaf Kinda, Makkah | Elaf Grand Majeedi, Madinah | Nozol Royal Inn, Madinah