Detroit – Houston – New York City – Jeddah – Madinah
5 cities in 4 days. We finally depart for our final destination – The City of the Prophet. After experiencing the usual ordeal of delayed flights, bad weather, cancelled flights, re-bookings, post-midnight arrivals, crazy cab drivers, and angry bus drivers, we finally made it by the will of Allah subhana wa ta’ala. And without any problems with luggage, Alhamdulillah. All the trials make the experience more valuable, and more memorable. And what’s the fun of traveling without any of mishaps? Everyone needs a little adventure in their lives.
5 cities in 4 days. We finally depart for our final destination – The City of the Prophet. After experiencing the usual ordeal of delayed flights, bad weather, cancelled flights, re-bookings, post-midnight arrivals, crazy cab drivers, and angry bus drivers, we finally made it by the will of Allah subhana wa ta’ala. And without any problems with luggage, Alhamdulillah. All the trials make the experience more valuable, and more memorable. And what’s the fun of traveling without any of mishaps? Everyone needs a little adventure in their lives.
All of ours worries seemed to melt away when we sat down in the hotel lobby, with our cups of tea in hand. What a grand place we were in! What a beautiful city! Was it worth the headache and hardships? Definitely!
Looking around the lobby we saw some new faces and some old. Our old acquaintances were just as eager to return as we were. This was the second time we’ve attended Albaseerah’s Summer Seminar.
During the travel, many questions came to mind. I wondered what was ahead of us. Would this year’s seminar be as great as last year? Was it possible to improve? Would there be separate classes for women in the Haram? Would the exams be open-notes? No chance. Would we get to kiss the black stone? Would our deeds be accepted? Would we remember to make dua’ for all the people who asked us to make dua’ for them during our Umrah? Will it change me? Will I get closer to Allah subhana wa ta’ala? With questions swimming inside my head we headed to our room and anticipated the next day.
Looking around the lobby we saw some new faces and some old. Our old acquaintances were just as eager to return as we were. This was the second time we’ve attended Albaseerah’s Summer Seminar.
During the travel, many questions came to mind. I wondered what was ahead of us. Would this year’s seminar be as great as last year? Was it possible to improve? Would there be separate classes for women in the Haram? Would the exams be open-notes? No chance. Would we get to kiss the black stone? Would our deeds be accepted? Would we remember to make dua’ for all the people who asked us to make dua’ for them during our Umrah? Will it change me? Will I get closer to Allah subhana wa ta’ala? With questions swimming inside my head we headed to our room and anticipated the next day.
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