Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Going to Umrah

[@TazzyPhe]

How do you guys feel about this microphone? How's the audio?

[@Almay20]

It’s good

[@Ancientlaws]

Audio is noticeable when its bad. So no, I didn't notice it

[@MuftiMasala]

Eat crisps on the mic 🎤

[@CrazyDreamer171]

I think it sounded great! Thanks for the informative video, may Allah accept your Umrah and all the duas that you made!

[@illuminatedgecko4248]

good!

[@srb111]

1. Take care: you can be exposed to diseases. 2. Build stamina physical and spiritual both 3. Don't get distracted. 4. Don't overthink: it's not complicated 5. Write your duas 6. Diversity: Not all people are good

[@RoaaRamadan]

Tip for umrah: (for women) buy a new pair of comfortable walking shoes and wear that in the haram area during umrah. Take them off once you finish and are leaving the masjid. If you are planning to do more than one umrah, keep them clean and only wear them for umrah or while in the haram. Once you’re done, you can use them as regular shoes! Also, when you go back to your hotel, put on compression socks and put your legs up to get the blood circulation going; this will improve leg fatigue and decrease risk of blood clots (particularly if you are at risk of getting them already).

[@ansa241]

I am leaving for umrah soon so this is incredibly helpful! but i'm wondering if i would get into trouble doing that.... won't anyone stop and say why are you wearing shoes inside the masjid bcs they dont know that those shoes are specific just to the masjid?

[@saalehakamal6256]

I was there in December, a lot of people were wearing slippers/slides inside the haram, whilst doing sa’ae as well. No one will tell you off dw. If you’re feeling extra cautious, get yourself a thick pair of socks to wear on the marble, I did that because I didn’t know before hand I could wear clean shoes inside

[@RoaaRamadan]

@@ansa241 not at all, lots of people do wear something on their feet in the haram.

[@tiaassyifa8396]

Definitely getting compression socks for next time!

[@hassanfarnaz1169]

best advice. I wish I knew this before. Its been 3 weeks and my legs are still hurting.

[@LLLadySSS]

À tip for women is carry a backpack that's low on your butt. It's very packed and there will be men behind you, it's just how it is. At least the backpack forms a shield between you and people

[@smk4990]

It won’t get stolen? I’m just afraid my phone or wallet may get snatched

[@jiasd123]

​@@smk4990think they're just talking more about protection/personal space rather than actually using the bag

[@kssambou8512]

Noted, thanks

[@MR-fz4gw]

Wow Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou so much for this piece of advice because i was literally just thinking of this and was wondering how to avoid. May Allah protect you sister x

[@Ellen-ov9yc]

Good thought. I'll try it in a week inshaAllah.

[@powasjington4262]

Umrah is really beneficial experience. I didn’t really feel emotional when I was there but I understood that God is real. I don’t know exactly what that means to be honest with u, but it’s a special place. I just prayed for my parents and my aunt and cousin. But after I went to Umrah my stress in my life went down a lot and I realized I haven’t gotten angry with anyone since then. It was beautiful experience.

[@potbellyfatguyfromnewyorkcity]

where was your god during the holocaust? countless other genocides? I can go on

[@Saida670]

سبحان الله. I thought I was the only one who didn't feel emotional. I just performed Umrah yesterday. To me, it was normal. Surprisingly, I'm able to let go of my anger because the things I'm seeing in the masjid and it's only my second here. May Allah accept from all of us.

[@miriamali_]

I completed Hajj in 2017 and out of frustration I cried in Mina. It upset me when the aunties formed cliques and began to chat amongst themselves and not even look in my or my Mums direction. It was frustrating to think that we were all brought together to perform Hajj and there was still a lot of judgement and looking down on each other. It made me realise that I had to stop associating my culture frustration with religion which can sometimes feel like they overlap. (not to mention when an aunty literally thought i stole her tasbeeh 😭)

[@sergeantwilliepete2252]

As an African American, that has to deal with the conflict of "Slavery and White Jesus" and exactly how my people became Christian, I often hear black and white folks try to separate out the people from the religion, but what is the point if the people of the religion are so terrible. Ghandi (the racist) once said, "I like your Christ, but I don't like you Christians" I just don't see the point of subscribing to a faith that produces terrible people, or if most people use it in some warped twisted way. E.g. White Evangelical Conservative Christians and the way they view Christianity through a WS lens. I have Pakistani friends and often times I look at them sideways when it comes to how Pakistani migrants are treated in Dubai, or how Arabs make fun of how Pakistanis recite the Quran because of their Urdu accent. Muhammad ibn al-Qasim essentially conquered the Indus Valley and forced Islam on the Pakistani Buddhist. I get into arguments about this but homie rolled up with Calvary in battle formations - "Islam is Religion of Peace". Imagine if I showed up at your door with the Bible and a posse with guns - "Christianity is a religion of peace" Covert or pay the jizya - Jizya (Arabic: جِزْيَة jizyah / ǧizyah [d͡ʒɪzjæ]) is a per capita yearly taxation historically levied in the form of financial charge on dhimmis, that is, permanent non-Muslim subjects of a state governed by Islamic law. I see parallels between this and how West Africans became both Muslim and Christian. VIA OUTSIDERS whose goal was to pillage and plunder, and even today they still don't give your people the same respect as they give themselves. I just don't see the point in being religious if the MAJORITY of people don't even follow it to the BEST of their ability. It seems like for most people it's more of a SOCIAL CLUB than something to truly live by.

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

Yep we did ours in 2017 too sis. I remember legit fights happening with aunties in Mina when they were trying to wash their clothes etc etc. Omg crazy. And some guy got arrested for putting his hand under the ladies cubicles with a camera phone. Astughfurallah. The stories on that hajj......

[@divyamishra4717]

@@sergeantwilliepete2252 I can't help but agree with each and every word you've put out there.

[@sergeantwilliepete2252]

​@Patata Potato "Human beings are flawed and they will remain that way. " I knew this was coming. Christians throw up the same deflection. " If we follow your line of reasoning we might as well throw out and ignore every single law, norm, value and virtue just because we as humans will inevitably fall short." Well since we're talking about "humans" and not just Muslims - I for one, KNOW human decency came BEFORE religion as can be showcased by all the ancient civilizations and megalithic structures that far preceded the Abrahamic religions. You don't get that level of sophistication in structures without organization and cooperation that obviously has a basis in MORALITY. All human beings had to have this innately as we would not have survived due to lack of cooperation. Human beings are essentially "pack animals" like wolves. "Should we stop following laws and general norms of not killing just because people still murder each other?" If you need a LAW to tell you that it's wrong to kill someone, I'd argue something is wrong with you. "And at the end of the day, every single one of us will face judgement and we will be held accountable for everything that we did." So are the Arabs being held accountable for invading the Indus valley and conquering those people or was it a blessing in the process of them eradicating the culture and people that previously existed there and was doing just fine until Muhammad Ibn al-Quasim showed up wiped out countless lives? "If you want to judge a religion for its validity, you must look at its roots (its teachings, its sources, main figures)" Well the sources are the plagiarized stories from the non-Abrahamic civilizations that came before. You know the various cultures who built the Pyramids, The Ellora caves in India, Temple of the Sun in Mexico, Easter Island heads, Angkor Watt in Cambodia, or The stone Terrocatta Army in China. These could not have been built without human decency being a universal concept that transcends any one religion.

[@fleursdelilas9487]

​@@sergeantwilliepete2252 There are almost 2 million Muslims in the world and every country has a long history that shaped its culture and its personality, and also has rich traditions and culture prior to Islam coming to it that aren't easy to erase. You'll find that most of the countries who's people are seen rude or uneducated are countries that colonized and brutalized over the past two centuries essentially by europeans countries, so to blame the bad behaviors of those people to their religion that tells them specifically not to perform in certain ways is a completely flawed judgment. The laws are there, applying them depends on the people who are supposed to enforce them. If those law inforcers are corrupt and controlled by exterior factors then can you really put the blame on the laws as being ineffective?

[@wasimabbasi2664]

I did Hajj alone and Umrah with family. I was amazed , how we get strength and stamina when we are there. It was month of june and saw people of twice of my age walking towards arafat with full energy. There is something that keep us going at that place.

[@totemtrace]

I appreciate this sooooooo much. After I came from my umrah (alhamdulillah for this life changing opportunity), I was like if I was a youtuber I would want to make a video of the things I wished I knew before going, because I haven't seen any other videos about that. I also wish we as a Muslim community spoke more about umrah and hajj, its significance and meaning beyond the fact that it is a sacred place built by the prophets. When I was there I found myself asking why a lot, like I know it's a big deal that the prophets lived here, performed here, made this and that, but WHY did they do it? What is the wisdom behind it? "Because God said so" is a valid answer but I want to gain a deeper understanding. Some say it is to prepare for the day of judgement, I appreciated that but I want us to go even deeper, much much deeper. The same way there's so many theories and hadith around why we pray the way we pray and what each movement signifies. So I wish I did more research about Umrah and the spiritual significance before I went because it all felt so strange and alien when I went there, even though I knew the steps. Another thing I wish I knew before going was to prepare for how gross the men can be. Even though women do not need a mahram to travel to Saudi anymore, I think it is still early stages and I would recommend sisters to go with a mahram regardless because some gross men, absolute scum of the earth, can grope you especially in tight spaces like during the tawaf. I am so sorry to have to say this, and I wish this wasn't the case, but I was sexually assaulted around masjid al haram, and it really really ruined and changed everything for me. Alhamdulillah I had support from the people I went with, but I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I did. So I would advise the sisters to travel with a mahram, and do not be too eager to touch the ka'ba or to go through tight spaces where men and women mix. Best to stay safe and do tawaf on the outer areas in my opinion, because it is not worth the trauma and the damage to your spirituality.

[@ruum9]

Astaghfirullah. This is so upsetting. Some people do not fear Allah 💔 I really hope you're doing well mentally and your faith wasnt tarnished by the inexcusable actions of such men. Sending love💕

[@Bd-mq8td]

Im so sorry to hear what happened to you it’s not the first time I hear this absolutely disgusting and even more disgusting that ppl say it’s impossible bc that is a holy place Muslims don’t do that I hope they will do something against that

[@totemtrace]

@@ruum9 Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. I am fine alhamdulillah, I am still living with its ramifications but I unlocked a level of strength I did not know i had. Alhamdulillah my faith has not wavered despite shaitan's efforts. I hope you are doing well too💓

[@totemtrace]

@@Bd-mq8td Yes, I will say I was naïve going there cus i thought everyone would be on their best behavior in a holy sight, I was wrong. I saw the best and worst of people on this trip. Saudi still has a long way to go in order to ensure the safety of pilgrims

[@Bd-mq8td]

@@totemtrace no you’re not naive it’s literally entrained in us and we are being told that Muslims would never do such thing bc it’s haram or it’s a holy place just scroll down at other comments a girl was sexually assaulted and a women commented wtf they would never they’re pushing but not SA and to be quiet bc it’s not so common don’t be so dense Like…. Just bc it didn’t happen to them doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist and to say they should stop talking about it bc it’s not common they’re being dense wow, what a world what a Muslim world …you really only got Allah swt not even your own community

[@karentheracist7356]

I'm a Pakistani who was born and lived in Dammam, I went to Makkah more times than I can count (Alhamdullilah), so seeing your insight was very eye-opening. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I never had a second thought about the feet hurting and cramping up or the people pushing when they went to give salaam to the prophet. Tips: - bring an umbrella, it gets hot and if you want to do tawaf during the day but can't handle the heat then be sure to bring an umbrella. - an extra pair or slippers an even thick socks, because it gets really cold inside. That's it really, happy umrah everyone 💗

[@ainazailan]

I performed my very 1st Umrah early January this year. Upon return from Umrah, I really regret that I just prepared myself with the knowledge on how to perform the Umrah itself. How I wish I have studied the Prophet's Muhammad Sirah more before going there. That is the thing that I wish I knew before going to Umrah. I wish to have another chance in the near future to visit Mecca & Medina again :)

[@NubiSkyy]

I personally don’t know anyone who has done Umrah. Thank you for sharing your experience. I was really stressing in memorization especially since I don’t speak Arabic. I’ve been a Muslim for over a year 1/2 and I was questioning my attendance to perform Umrah; but Allah (subhanahu wa’ta’ala) calls you. May He make this a beneficial experience. I do hope to spot latina sisters 💜 🇲🇽

[@defrocker0569]

I think it's important to perform Umrah or Hajj with a group or those that usually go often and can give you knowledge of what to do.

[@yuyu2007]

This is so timely because I'm planning to go soon Inshallah! I've been before and your points are all so valid. The spiritual stamina is so huge. I liken it to preparing for Ramadan. You're gonna be slagging those last ten days if you didn't build yourself up before the month started. Inshallah lookin forward to your videos whenever you post them. :)

[@AzeezAkande]

I’m looking for people to go with. I have my visa but I’m scared to go by myself.

[@Halllihallo]

My Tipps: - wear very confortable shoes rly ! I wore white adidas shoes and i could walk with then for hours without pain - always have a plastic bag with u in ur handbag so that u can put ur shoes inside. Otherwise u need to hold them with ur hands the whole time and thats rly annoying and u might lose ur shoes like that - be prepared for pakistani people telling u stories that their handbag was stolen blabla and that they need money. Idk if they were telling the truth but everyone was just telling the same story to get money - be prepared for the non very healthy food court (mainly just fast food) Try to eat healthy as much as possible bec u need energy - after umrah my whole fam was sick so pls use sanitizer, mask, wash ur hands, take showers etc - do research before u go to umrah, take a dua book with u, make a list of duas u wanna make in makkah, ask ur friends and loved ones what dua u can make for them - for women: take pills to avoid getting period during umrah. But if u use the pills wrong like on the wrong date, u will still get ur period so pls consult ur gynocologist they will tell u when to take it - have a lot of small cash saudi riyals in ur hand pocket to give money to the needy people, especially for the ones who work there, clean etc - book a guide there or meet someone who can tell u the storied about makkah madina about prophet etc, rly come back with a lot of knowledge. Learn the things while ur there. Get urself a guide insha allah

[@inconitaas1550]

I did Umrah in December 2022 and the only advice I have is to really really learn how to be PATIENT! The crowd is SUFFOCATING. Sometimes people are pushing, screaming, touching you for no reason. At the end of the trip I freaked out lol ! There are so many people from different cultures, be aware of that because the choc can be huge ! Oh and I am from Paris ! 😂😂 it’s hard even if you are from a big city

[@ZunarahRehman]

wow from Paris!!!! I am from Brisbane Australia. A smaller City in Australia and I got dizzy from the crowd on Friday

[@saalehakamal6256]

And I’m from Wellington, New Zealand even smaller haha. I agree, December 2022 was suuuuper busy for Umrah

[@RoaaRamadan]

I was there in January and the crowds were extremely overwhelming during tawaf 😩 it was very very busy.

[@ZunarahRehman]

@@saalehakamal6256 I went in January 2020! before COVID!

[@SElyas96]

Timing is everything, the morning is best between 8-11

[@MC-fw5vt]

I love how real you are. i.e. "And no she was not white" acknowledging bias !

[@RoaaRamadan]

Girl, we were in madinah and Makkah at the same time and I feel like our experiences are really mirrored 😅 It was my very first time in Saudi, I had the same thoughts really, especially feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated but eventually getting a hang of things during umrah. Ended up doing it twice in the 3 ish days we were in Mecca.I also had a negative experience lining up for Rawda, and it really took away the moment for me unfortunately. But I feel blessed to even have that opportunity to visit the holy cities and I hope you get to visit again :)

[@aslihandurmaz-kaya3373]

This is giving me so much insight. Im also a person who gets overstimulated really quick… probably ill be overwhelmed as well. May Allah lead my path to Hadj/Umrah as well♥️. Thank you.

[@user-il5iv6hj1b]

Loved this so much! Umrah and Hajj can seem so intimidating for those of us who haven’t been, it’s nice to have some insight and advice - it makes it seem overwhelming. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@nabeelmyfavorites2696]

I can't believe this video is the first of it's kind, that we all needed. Very thankful for you

[@KhalilKathrada]

Salaams sister just saying shukran for bringing light in a super groovy way. Stay blessed from Cape Town South Africa 🤲🏽🇿🇦😇

[@Bay_321]

Definitely agree about taking care of yourself. I thought I was 100% prepared, all my packing was done, I had researched a lot and I felt like I was completely ready. But the one major thing I forgot was to look after myself, to eat properly and get enough sleep. I ended up with a horrible virus which took around 3 weeks to clear.

[@dzenanabuljubasic1913]

saaaameee

[@Benana2shuble]

I'm currently in Madina and going to perform umrah in 3 days inshaAllah, haven't done umrah since 2017 so this video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@spursyankeesfan1306]

first time ever on your channel. Im going to umrah for the first time this year. Im also pakistani AMerican and know so many born in Saudi but moved to USA after being born lol. I appreciate the genuine video about your experience. You seem cool honestly.

[@Ancientlaws]

Jazaki Allah Khair for sharing your experience. I may be reading between the lines too much, but I believe that many Muslims that make Umrah or Hajj prefer to speak positively of the experience, which is generally a good thing as it encourages people to go. However, I do believe that there is a lot to improve, mainly around the overall organization of the flow of pilgrims, especially in area's where there is a lot of demand (Rawdah, Tawaf near the Ka'ba, etc). They guardians of the Haram do a decent job, but there is still work to do on that front.

[@RoaaRamadan]

Considering the crowds, I think the custodians do a good job of crowd control. Rawda however, was a a mess. The women could not stop pushing and shoving to get through. The guardians tried their best to get people to make lines and stay in them but it was close to impossible. May Allah be with them.

[@badjinn4521]

Then in my opinion there should be a limit as to how many people can go, yes it will take longer to perform but everyone can get a better spiritual experience

[@sparklemotion8377]

I wish the Hajj wasn't a COMMERCIAL status symbol and people only aloud one umrah and one hadj. If you have money and want to be close the Allah TAKE CARE OF THE ORPHANS AND WIDOWS.

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

This! It's like (some) wealthy people just keep going year after year (for hajj) while some of us have to wait for our turn and at times I find it unnecessary I mean they can use this money else where it's not like they will miss out on something after all they've performed hajj many times in a row.

[@sparklemotion8377]

@sun flower I read a review of a charity that stated: It's a great organisation. They sent me to hadj twice. Yep, everybody is fed, clothed, healthy, sheltered, safe, and educated. Let's keep sending people to hadj more than once! People who can't afford it and are not obligated can go as often as the wealthy only to go back to their destitute. People who are obligated have to pay 4 or 5 times the price because of capitalism. حسبونا الله ونعم الوكيل

[@nareeyoung]

I am not rich lol I went hajj and I didn't even have the money for it 2 weeks before I went so Nope your money doesn't take you there, its definitely an invite from Allah swt, I don't see anything wrong with people with "money" wanting to go over and over again because your heart becomes so attached to both Makkah and Madinah so you feel like your missing your home

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

@@nareeyoung nothing wrong with spending your money on going to Hajj every year BUT, if you're not taking care of other things like say sponsoring someone who's an orphan or idk some other situation where that money would definitely help somebody out but you dont and instead just spend it on Hajj every year (like yeah it's your money and you can do whatever you want it, sure still better to spend it in other causes too). There are definitely cases like these which I've seen around me so I'm not making it up. Its reality. Also I'm not sure it thats true now but where I live (not revealing that here) theres this system where you have to wait for your turn like theres this draw thing (not sure if it happens every else too and thats just the norm) so there are those who go every year and somebody who's applying for hajj but their turn doesnt show up. The regular visitors have more chances of their turn coming up then someone who's only applied this one time. Also yes there's this emotional attachment and longing to go back which I never denied I'd love to go back too but cant due to financial reasons.

[@ognovapov]

@@Sunflowersarepretty 🤦🏽‍♂️🫵🏾you sound…

[@zeibahusain3538]

Congratulations on your Umrah. Allah swt brought you there. So many many people want to go n they can't for various reasons. Just be extremely grateful to Allah for this blessing. No negative vibes. Shaitan tries to sabotage your good deeds. Encourage people to go n Allah will reward you for that too, iA. Umrah mabrook. Stay safe🥰

[@CooktoCope]

Tazzy's back. So good to see you. I have been in your channel since my undergrad days. I love your content. I miss those videos which you used to do with your friends such as Accent challenge and Tin Can challenge. Looking forward to more Tazzy vids. Keep up the good work 👍

[@TazzyPhe]

Thank you so much! You’re the best! 🫶🏼

[@y.a.7328]

love this video! i agree, the positives outweigh the negatives - and the experiences inside the rawdah as well as the Hateem in the Kaabah were so shocking. one lady made me start sobbing in front of the line bc she got mad at me for not letting her in the line?? definitely a hard experience to wrap ur head around but subhanAllah the feeling you get from being there is unmatched. may Allah accept your umrah Ameen!

[@nailahshae3043]

This is so true. I just came back and experienced the same doing the saiee and have plantar fasciitis. I ended up doing a foot chair massage in the mall and that helped. The Rawdah was insane and just what you said. Push or be pushed... I cried that it was hard to even do your rakaah

[@zo7588]

My parents have gone soo many times and have not mentioned any of this! I really appreciate this, since I’m planning my first Ummrah iA! ❤

[@creativoart1117]

Did umrah with 2 kids under 4 and my husband , depends on the time you do it , we chose after father prayer and it was less crowded in that season ,alhamdulillah it was not hard at all ! Your excitement will help you a lot to overcome the tiredness .alhamdulillah

[@saraismail5632]

The over stimulated part is so me 😭😭 thank you i feel seen. Literally think i’m crazy each time and shame myself for not being present in the moment

[@mahakhan7098]

To anyone reading the comment. If you are the person who pushes people, please stop. Even if a few people don’t act like untammed animals then the journey would be a lot smoother. And please let other people have a chance to touch the kaaba as well. You have touched it now move on.

[@iqrachaudhary9053]

Soooo grateful for your video! I am going in October and legit freaking out. I am glad I am not the only who is going through the mental list of things.

[@MissUnderstood17]

Take a small cloth bag or backpack for your shoes. Do not leave your shoes in the shoe racks, you need to take them with you and place them beside where you are praying (in the bag). Those prayer rugs that come with a bag are handy, you can fit snacks and a water bottle in there. Some 6ft 7+ man behind me when doing tawaf, I don't know how he was walking but he was right behind me (barely 5ft 3) and it was like he was trying to trip me up. People push and shove. My mums hijab got pulled down. It's easier to do tawaf 'inside'. People are just harsh. There needs to be a happy medium between the limited numbers they bad during lockdowns and opening it for all.

[@jerethagardner5122]

You are so right about the feet on the marble floors. My feet hurt me soooo bad every night when I got back to my hotel. I didn’t think I would be able to go out the next day. I had sneakers and some soft leathers and nothing soothed my aching feet. Towards the end I bought some sandals in Mecca and wore my compression socks and it was such a big difference. True as she stated it’s something about the marble and it’s EVERYWHERE.

[@musfirah93]

My parents adviced me to wear shoes during Sa'ie as the mountains are considered the outskirts of the masjidil haram. And when I got there, I did saw quite many people wore their shoes too. Hope this helps!

[@muslim5067]

Yes, we can wear clean shoes during Sa'ie. I wish I had known this before I left for umrah. I have noticed a few people wearing shoes and men wearing their sandals. It is probably best to be barefoot during the tawaaf , in case you step onto someone's toes.

[@begum2013]

I loved the key points you hit because those were exactly my points, having just returned from Umrah myself. I am also glad you brought up the pushing and shoving, however I was surprised when you said it doesn’t happen during tawaf? Like that’s where majority of it happens due to people wanting to go inside and touch the Kaaba, the Yemeni corner, the doors, and the black stone. The most extreme and bizarre pushing and shoving and suffocation I experienced was during tawaf. And this happens every time.

[@nb6166]

Yes but you can avoid the rush during tawaf by staying on the outer side and by avoiding getting too close to the Kaaba. But the pushing and shoving at Rawdah Shareef never stops and it's really really intense.

[@Ellen-ov9yc]

InshaAllah Im going to Saudi in a couple of days. First umrah for this revert. May Allah swt allow it and accept it. Ameen

[@karoriz3]

Aamiin YRA

[@aamirmoinuddin9904]

Happen to come across this video liked it, I guess the algorithm is working hard. We (my wife and I just got back from Umrah) had a very similar experience as yours. What you said about the Rawdah (the Chamber of the Prophet PBHU) especially with ladies is very true, my wife had a similar experience of pushing and shoving, she even said to one women was was rushing "its not like the Prophet's PBUH chamber is going to be moved or shifted". I would say that my experience of the same (Rawdah) for men was very pleasant, everyone got their 30 mins based on your appointment time. And yes take rest and Yes you will be walking a lot.

[@johannaliceaga5936]

Yessssss that’s me I get so over stimulated and I look like a lost dear in the headlights, I went to Istanbul recently and was so shocked by the crowds that I could barely even function lol it drove my husband crazy especially since I’m the one that has been begging him to go for years

[@naimaakhter7532]

I agree with the Rawda visit... The management of the women's there is the worst I have seen... First day I was so disappointed with how they were kind of like treating women as herds...but the following day I composed myself and realised there is no rush. Let others go first.. and then it's all quiet and peaceful.🙂

[@aksaarshad9271]

I went on Umrah in December and pretty much experienced all of those things, the getting ill - although not that badly - the feet aching, and definitely seeing the best and worst of humanity we also experience a lot of pushing and shoving when going to the Rawdah. And one thing when we we're lining up for it, the east asians had priority lines and then all the south asians were being treated as second class in the Prophets mosque of all places.

[@luluah1198]

Due to colour , Allah sees all this don’t worry

[@AsmirandahPanatierre]

Whoa! I thought they favoured the Arabs from Gulf countries? East Asia as in Indonesia and Malaysia or China and Korea? If its Indonesia and Malaysia that's South East Asian. I'm a South East Asian Muslim from Singapore. Muslim Pilgrims from South East Asia have a reputation of being very disciplined and well mannered. Maybe that's why they're being given much better treatment? 🤷‍♂️

[@aksaarshad9271]

@@AsmirandahPanatierre They probably do favour Arabs generally but in this instance, I didn't notice many and I'm not sure if there were any Chinese/Korean pilgrims but they did specify Malaysians and Indonesians to join the first line and then redirected myself and other south Asian pilgrims who were in the same line to the one for south Asians at the end. Also, Arabs don't like South Asians as a whole, there are many south Asian workers/expats in the country who are treated poorly despite being born or lived there their whole lives they aren't even allowed to go to the same schools/universities as Arabs or get the same qualifications. There is definitely an element of colourism in place too.

[@shamsalkamil]

omg i was born there too!! you're SO right about how wild it is that they don't label you saudi. the birth certificate legit said for 'NON SAUDI NATIVES' lol

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

I was sexually molested in the area of Masjid an Nabawi. Can anyone beat that 🤦🏻‍♀️ first day there as well for Hajj subhanaallah. Absolutely ruined.

[@MuftiMasala]

Wow

[@lilzzak]

I'm sorry that happened

[@ЭльмираБегалиева-в4у]

Was there any way to report to police?

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

@@ЭльмираБегалиева-в4у no not at all. Instinctively, and may Allah forgive me, I reacted by shouting at him and punching him on his back. He walked off arrogantly pretending to be on his phone. It was traumatising, I was shaking and crying and just in shock. My relatives were completely useless and unhelpful sadly, so didn't bother pushing me to report it. I was expected to get over it. I'm a white revert Muslim to make it worse lol. Wonder how many other people have experienced this stuff.

[@sabgreen]

What a great sin that man has committed! I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you sister 💔 may Allah reward you and give the strength to overcome such a horrible experience... may Allah take justice for you from that man. What a disgusting heart he must have to do such a thing and in a sacred place like this And btw, your reaction is completely understandable!

[@TheHysek]

Mabrouk! That's great and really good advices. Thanks and more importantly Allah yata9abal 🤲

[@oraza66]

Yes very true especially on your last comments on the worst if humanity,,,but don't take it in the wrong perspective..it's not Disneyland trip but rather spiritual journey ..take it with open mind or else the negatively will be too overwhelming

[@zafarrehman1472]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts & experiences. Very informative. God bless you.

[@Iffy2009]

Ramadan has passed now but I think next Ramadan you should really consider taking a dua course like sh. Muhammad Al Shareef's visionarie program. It's about dua, not so much the fiqh of dua but more about the psychology of the dua. Highly recommend!

[@saikhair]

I’m leaving soon for Umrah and will be watching this when I get a spare moment. Thanks tazzy!

[@Kraljicaaa]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us, I really appreciate. It’s really nice to hear in details , everything about performing Umrah or Hajj from someone who had experience for something that I am preparing myself for. InshAllah 🤲🏻

[@awaisi5634]

On stamina thing …yes i am totally agree on that and even working on it before going Thanks baji jazakALLAH khair

[@ayeshad6203]

MashaAllah!! Umrah Mubarak! ❤ Thankyou for all the wonderful tips. I plan on going next week inshaAllah so this video came at the perfect time ❤️

[@laylahansari2723]

Another tip: wear your backpack or bag in the front. My aunt and her 11 yr old daughters bag was cut open from the back and they stole their U.S. passport, money, Et.

[@nadiahassan7993]

They should have left such valuables at their hotel safe

[@sharkgirl2582]

Thank you so much for this video. I have already preformed Ummrah but it is nice to know that I can relate to what you also experienced.

[@amohammart]

salam, I am 68 and alhamdulilah I am about to make Hajj for the first time, I have never made umra but your hints are helpful, alhamdulilah. BTW what shots did you get?

[@toeareg100]

I don’t know, but how could this problem of crowding be solved? Maybe it would be better if people were only allowed to do hadj or umrah just one time in their whole life? There are people who go like five times, but maybe just go one time hadj and then donate the hadj money of the other 4 times to feed the needy or do other good deeds with it? Just a thought. Hopefully nobody gets upset by me saying this.

[@MiasSerenity]

Yes i agree, people that have been many times should give others a chance to go, will be less packed.

[@Ummmaryameesa]

Salaam Alhamdulillah I went June 1st last year right after we visited masjid Al Aqsa first Alhamdulillah I was 5 months pregnant and sick and I’m also almost 40 and haven’t been active in a while because I’m just so busy with my kids But Allah made it easy for me. Subhanallah. And I saw so many elderly people just pushing through. They were really inspirational. I also was left behind by my family and group except for just one of my daughters and it really helped that I had written down my hotel info before going out there :) Or else I would’ve been lost until I finally got contact with someone from the group which I wasn’t able to do lol… pretty much made the whole umrah alone while pregnant with my then 8 year old daughter :) Made it thru Alhamdulillah Want to go back. Want to go to masjid al Aqsa too. May Allah swt give all the Muslims ability to go in safety 🤲🏻

[@selmatahoun3219]

I needed this video❤️جَزَاكِ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا

[@saminahilal5585]

Wow. I had the exactly same experience!!! And how I wish I had known these things before I went! Great video. I am sure it will help many. ♥️

[@cahayainsan8949]

I went umroh last year, i am agree with you abt this is need good stamina. But dont afraid abt anything just surender to Allah, lillahi ta'ala, it will make everthing easy

[@hani786ish]

My first trip was just before Covid and I was overwhelmed for 3 days and still couldn’t believe I was there. Fell ill ohhh my back , legs were in pain. Someone mentioned compression socks 👍🏻. Rawda ohhh my days the ladies were like galloping horses and I found it very disrespectful but took my time. Alhamdulillah, I’m going in 3 weeks time and now I know what to expect.

[@hayattlife]

I am so glad I came across this video because I went through the exact things during my umrah . This has reassured me , thanks for this 😊

[@tahiracottam5]

If you suffer from a mood disorder - be aware the stimulation and heat may trigger you to go high and you may not notice until you return to your home country! Make sure you drink - drink - drink, because many mood stabilizers require a minimum water requirement and it's easy to underestimate the heat and how much MORE water you need to consume than normal!

[@fariaqureshi8374]

THANK YOU, i found your video informative and from the heart. lots of useful information.

[@tinadawla6446]

Thanks for being so honest. Loved your post! ❤

[@ablackgirlscommentary43]

I agree so much with this, Allah (SWT) will really test you in Mecca. I have had so many experiences in which men and women constantly pushed me, punched me, and groped me as well. I absolutely loved Medina and that city will stay in my heart forever. You are so right about the microaggressions and racism there and the constant sexualization of foreigners there. The crowd is suffocating, some women have really bad habits when using the restroom and they treat each other, especially black women, there in terrible ways. But I had a great time spiritually none the less. The food was great, and people in Medina were so nice, *bargain tho with buying*

[@ibasmaxo]

I know I’m late but, can you elaborate on “micro aggressions and racism and the sexualization of foreigners” part, like in which way it happened?

[@piqueny8872]

The amount of pushing shoving people do freaks me out completely! The Saudis gov really really need to force some kinda barricades for single line acts if worship The few years I’ve heard of SA by men while performing tawaf scares the sheez out of me

[@a-wee-wonder]

My cousins brother told me stay on thr top floor, it’s more spacious and ppl are more concerned with touching ans kissing thr blakc stone like it’s a fard duty, that’s where it can get dangerous. So for women who don’t want to be sandwiched between men and for those with children or the elderly upstairs will help

[@rashade7609]

Right on sister, I just came back a week ago. My experiences are very similar to yours. I felt like you are talking about me even though this about you. We are party of three and all of us are still sick. Jazzakumllahu Khyran!

[@saphyr84]

Went last month and just came across your video and you are on point. My rawdah experience was very different from yours though. Much calmer and i got the opportunity to pray in peace courtesy the nusuk permit. My hateem experience however was another story and similar to yours with regards to pushing.

[@kalsoomirfan4636]

Masha Allah Mubarak sister I went with family on new yrs it was a great trip for us we started 2 months before going and learned everything with my kids and taught them and make them to perform everything infront of me Umrah we stayed in clock tower I took myself a lot of lessons this was my first time so I prepared myself a lot Allahamdulliah. There is a app also for guidance of Umrah and Hajj plus all duas for every steps .. at the end we spend 2 days in Jeddah and took rest best trip ever ❤

[@shashaahmad5927]

may i know what app is it for the duas please?

[@rafsanjaamimahir8095]

Could you please share the app you had used?

[@muzammilshareef1951]

Wow mashallah tazzy closing up on that 100k mark, it's coming soon

[@Marwonderful]

Love how you labeled that girl’s yearbook comment as microagression. 😅 Thanks for this! Going for umrah in 3 weeks and this was helpful!

[@jasminefremdehake2354]

I watched the video full and the content and the audio is great as always

[@ZunarahRehman]

The rawdha was THE WORST experience ever!!!! FOR NO REASON!!! why can't you be civil and LISTEN TO THEIR rules!!!! "of all places on earth"!!!

[@alurainspires1432]

Salam- literally might have to do Umra to make up by my devastation - the throngs of humans -of the Umra I just did- 😅 May Allah accept this attempt.

[@anayaaly7460]

The thought of being pushed and shoved like that really hikes my social anxiety...... Pray for me

[@poisonedchalice]

We went last month Alhamdulillah. If you thought it was physically tough, imagine going with and carrying a 4 and 2 yo during tawaaf and sa"i! That being said Alhamdulillah everything was great! x

[@sparklemotion8377]

I love your humble bragging. I would thing the MILLIONS and MILLIONS Muslim refugees have it harder but let's talk about you.

[@poisonedchalice]

@@sparklemotion8377 wrong video matey. we are discussing umrah here.

[@xxUkiyo]

@@sparklemotion8377 she just said it was hard with two kids lmao. Why don’t you go help those refugees instead of being a keyboard warrior?

[@sparklemotion8377]

@@xxUkiyo Why don't you help them?

[@xxUkiyo]

@@sparklemotion8377 your mom

[@oualidbo78]

I did the same mistake during my first umrah, overthinking. My second umrah was pretty easy because I took it easy

[@wahidpawana424]

We have classes months before our Umrah, and in every class, the Ustadh will always remind us that our iman will tested especially in Masjidil Haram. Lost group members, delayed transportation, arguments ect. The best advice he gave us is, for every problems that we face, pray 2 rakaat from wherever we can and ask Allah swt for forgiveness, help and guidence. never underestimate the power of a dua. I've had lost elderly family members that right after finishing our 2 rakaat of salah, get a phone call that she had veen found. This is after 2 hours of searching fruitlessly.

[@aishamubarak7817]

The video I’ve been looking for 🙌

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

Also watching Asians struggle to get cabs whilst us lot didn't have too much of an issue. That was sad. The pushing and shoving is quite horrendous as well. Allah forgive us. 😢

[@StevenMiller]

You mean Far East Asian or South Asian? Why would Asians find it hard to get cabs

[@kushdax4888]

@@StevenMiller arabs are racist to south asians

[@StevenMiller]

@@kushdax4888 Yes I'm aware of that. Was asking about Far East Asians in case she meant them in her original comment

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

I noticed South Asians struggling to get cabs. I know there's a lot of racism in general against them in these areas of the world tbf.

[@Donotcare6]

@@ayeshapyesha7301 if south Asians received so much racism in these areas of the world what do you think about the African/ black people? I think it's way worse but still am going next Inshaa'Allah.

[@faisalxqamar]

for the marble floor around Kaaba and for Saee, keep a slipper just for the mosque.

[@pearlimaan9215]

omg! so glad i found your channel again!

[@mayat5889]

This video was so comforting 🥹

[@saida817]

I was just thinking about the videos that I watched before going for Umrah, I just came back a little over a week, I’m still sick with bacterial infection sinusitis, I wish someone mentioned about spray for nose. It’s extremely important to keep your nose hydrated to keep viruses away especially in the desert. #1 thing I would take some spray for nose ( there is plenty of options) maybe even neti pot and chap stick( lips and mouth gets dry)

[@celestial.dreamer7028]

Went to hajj last year alhamdulilah and soon going to Umrah insha Allah. But I cried a lot during hajj wanting to go back home which I regret but the security was really scary once we were very late for prayer so we started praying on sides where there was no one the security kept asking us to move although we started praying he literally threw our baggage and carpet. Experience in Medina was far better than in Mecca because there weren’t any restrictions. Now going to Umrah is kinda scary to me and making me anxious

[@Tara1234Lol]

Don’t worry inshAllah kheir and a blessed experience. I’ve gone to umrah but never hajj so I can say the guards aren’t scary like that at umrah. They’re important for maintaining order and safety for everyone so I’m thinking they’re a lot more stricter during hajj since it is millions of people there

[@celestial.dreamer7028]

@@Tara1234Lol thank you this was helpful 💜

[@Tara1234Lol]

@@celestial.dreamer7028 of course! So many of the guards were so respectful and kind to both me and my mom inshAllah you only encounter those type of guards :)

[@celestial.dreamer7028]

@@Tara1234Lol insha Allah Jazakallah khair

[@muslim5067]

Don't be stressed. Just remind yourself why you are there. Even on umrah and hajj, we will experience tests and we will endure inshaa Allah. Don't let these negative little things spoil your experience. Aameen

[@amtulmalik6307]

MashAllah ❤️ Umrah Mubarak. ALLAH bless you and accept all your duas beloved. Ameen ya rab

[@mp5841]

Tell me about it! We are in Mecca for the last 10 days of ramadan ( alhamdulillah ) and the crowd is just crazy, its impossible to even go toilet which of course is a problem if you are staying there for hours. From maghrib time the outsides are infested with locusts, crickets and roaches to the point that it is kinda impossible to pray on open spaces. People push a lot especially when they're about to close the gates and everyone is trying to get in for the day..some people have no concept of respect and the list goes on.. and this is NOT to say that I am ungrateful to be here, I am not. But there could definitely be some improvements, I don't understand how it's even legal to issue so many visas. Its clearly a hazard

[@fatimahaljawi2047]

girl, congrats on that, but I really felt you are holding so much unvailed talk... feel free to share and u really aspired me to make a video in regards since I was born, raised in makkah and served Hajj and Umrah people.

[@maesua4425]

Imagine Hajj. Umrah can be done in 3 hours but hajj for 5 days. I really loved it and I did 2 times wishing for hajj.

[@shahanaahmeds4931]

I came to haram on Tuesday , performed umrah and walked almost 12kms on first day because of rush, but on second day I could only do tawaf almost walked for 10 kms but on third day my ankle got swollen I imagined I could do a umrah per day but It didn’t work 😢 please I urge to walk a lot before coming here and then u r used to. It’s expensive here and always bring deep heat spray or volini or moov spray with u

[@tiaassyifa8396]

Had zero issues with the pushing and crowds during the tawaf but the crowds at the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) tomb/grave... wheeeeeew.

[@kellieeverts8462]

Yeah even tough I lived in a city for years...once I lived in a mountain village for years...coming back to the city actually schocked me... everything and I was really having problems traveling on subway etc

[@caprian1234]

Hi, this is very helpful! I am planning to go for Umrah during Ramadan IA. I have seen few different videos but can’t figure out what apps are needed or required for Umrah?

[@bahjaali6530]

Hi did you go for the Umra coming there after two days In sha Allah for my first time am excited also scared I don’t know what to expect 😮

[@catinthebread]

My feet hurt so bad after safa marwa too and the cold air cold floor cold zam zam got me so sick my voice was gone for 4-5 days. I thought I was strong lol. And yes you need hugeee patience in crowds. I too had lots of cute moments with old Arab aunties and taking their pictures.

[@themedicalinformationchannel]

🤩This is why I made several videos on Hajj Health!

[@einsaan]

Cool! I am a Pakistani and was born in Riyadh as well.... but way back in 1969. Must have missed you by couple of years at least 😅

[@allenmontrasio8962]

You may want to look up Stendhal's syndrome, it mainly affects Americans and Australians who feel overwhelmed by the history of older cultures.