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Nigeria's leading hajj and umrah operator, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited, has actually gotten lots of commendations from pilgrims throughout numerous backgrounds who started the spiritual journey to the holy land in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the company.
The pilgrims, drawn from various parts of Nigeria and occupations, consisting of those in the Diaspora took turns to value the outstanding services offered by Hajj Mabrur in making their hajj rites from starting to the end a fantastic experience that will remain on.
This year, over 1.8 million Muslims from throughout the world assembled on the plain of Arafat to carry out the hajj rites, with 65,000 pilgrims comprising the Nigerian contingent.
Amongst its contingent to the holy land was a popular emperor in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria, HRH Oba Mashood Aweda Oyekola Lawal (Iba of Kishi), who likewise affirmed to an outstanding efficiency of his hajj rites dutifully and consistently with expert assistance thanks to Hajj Mabrur in an interview with our medium live at Mina, the City of Tents.
“This is not my very first hajj. I've been here a minimum of 6 times for hajj and umrah. This would be the 3rd time with Hajj Mabrur,” Oba Oyekola mentioned.
“My hajj experience this year stands out and distinct from the previous ones. It's as if I've never ever done hajj before. This is because of Hajj Mabrur's mindful guidance that guaranteed we performed all the hajj rites dutifully and consistently. They informed and counselled us at every moment. On our part, we, the hujjaj, complied with guidelines, worked together and operated in making the workout smooth.”
The Yoruba queen stated he was so happy about the method things played out this year, for the lots of lectures, knowledge, and counselling which affected the pilgrims favorably.
“All our activities were well assisted and collaborated, particularly at Arafat and Jamarat. The aged amongst us were likewise offered the necessary assistance. In other words, I'll provide Hajj Mabrur a huge thumbs up for this year's hajj. I will not think twice to refer anybody I understand to the company.”
The well-being of pilgrims is extremely enhanced in this year's Hajj: Alhaji Sanni
With a suggestion from a good friend, Engr. Sanni Ahmed who deals with a building and construction business in Kano State, Nigeria signed up with Hajj Mabrur for the very first time at hajj, stating it was his finest to date.
The engineer who has actually carried out hajj for a minimum of 7 times stated the suggestion by the buddy did not end up being an error.
“Alhamdulillah. I actually value following Hajj Mabrur for the very first time. In shaa Allah, I will refer individuals to Hajj Mabrur,” he stated.
“Hajj Mabrur revealed me the unity and variety of Islam. They are extremely arranged, ahlu Sunnah to the core and I have no remorse following them. This is among my finest hajj experiences ever in Arafat and the impressive of all is when we did the last prayer in Arafat with Hajj Mabrur and I'm satisfied”, he kept in mind.
Hajj Mabrur made Hajj workout simple for us: Rahmat Oshoola
Another pilgrim, Rahmat Oshoola, advised Muslims not to postpone carrying out hajj when they have the capability. She stated the experience was amazing and individuals do not need to wait to be old to be at hajj.
“I could not explain the sensations of every Hajj rite. They are all psychological seeing myself taking the very same course strolled by the finest of Mankind, Muhammad (SAW), and hoping at the Rawdah, the sensation was so much. It was so amazing and something all of us delighted in.
“Upon spotting the Kaabah, I wished to shout however I kept it calm with applauds, alhamdulillah. I nearly forgot what to be stated upon mentioning the Kaabah, I was simply yelling alhamdulillah, alhamdulillah, it was a dream come to life.
“One of the important things I like about the Arafat Hajj Mabrur's assisted to take full advantage of the benefit of Arafah Day. They discussed to us why we do not require to climb up the mountain, stating prayers are likewise accepted on the plain of Arafat. The environment in Arafat simply distinct and one might see the indication of prayers being addressed.
“My message to Muslims throughout the world is that they must not delay opting for Hajj if they have the cash. It is a pillar of Islam. We do not need to wait till we age before starting this spiritual journey due to the fact that the more youthful you're, the much better the opportunities of doing it completely,” she included.
Saudi Arabia updated the requirement of Hajj 2024: Oyinlola
The Operations Manager of Hajj Mabrur, Mr. Oyinlola AbdulHamid stated there's a significant enhancement in the services rendered by the Saudi Arabian authorities for this year hajj.
“This is our 2nd day in Mina and I can inform you that it's much better than the previous year's Hajj. There have actually been significant enhancements in the services by the Saudi federal government to pilgrims in Mina. Our pilgrims have actually been enjoying their stay and are extremely cooperative.
“We included some reputable Muslim scholars in Nigeria to deal with the spiritual diet plans for our pilgrims, with 2 lectures every day (early morning and night). Typically speaking, the requirement of 2024 Hajj has actually been updated by the Authorities, alhamdulillah. We can just hope that they will sustain the requirement in the subsequent Hajj.”
The Operations Manager exposed that 2 other hajj business, Markaz Haqq and Dwise, teamed up with Hajj Mabrur for the 2024 Hajj.
“Even though the cost for this year's Hajj is double compared to in 2015, the pilgrims that included Hajj Mabrur for this year's Hajj are more than in 2015. We have an overall of 400 pilgrims that included Hajj Mabrur in partnership with 2 other business.
“According to Saudi requirements, for this year's Hajj, just 40 personal business were authorized and Hajj Mabrur is the leading business. Under Hajj Mabrur, we have 2 other business under us, which are Markaz Haqq and Dwise; and for this year's Hajj, we have 400 pilgrims. 200 from Hajj Mabrur, 74 from Markaz Haqq and Dwise 126. Amounting to 400.
“Talking about the centers, the camping tent was well organised and we were offered the 400 beds that we should have. The air condition (AIR CONDITIONER) is working well and the food, we would value more if they might serve us Nigerian meals, however up until now, the meal served is much better compared to in 2015's Hajj.”
Hajj for us, is praise, not organization: Alhaji Solate
In his remarks, the Managing Director of Hajj Mabrur, Alhaji AbdulHameed Solate, stated regardless of the financial recession, specifically the changes in the currency exchange rate, they had the ability to fill their slot and keep their requirements in service shipment.
He likewise concurred that the Saudi federal government has actually enhanced the services at Mina, Arafat and numerous other locations for this year's hajj.
“The Naira/Dollar concern has a terrific influence on Hajj. It raised the fare. Individuals pay in between 8 to 10 million Naira and more depending upon the bundle. We believed the increments will impact the number of individuals for this year's Hajj however a lot of individuals made it with us going by the worth of services we have actually rendered in the past. We are still able to preserve the requirement.
In 2015, we included 310 however this year, we surpassed that and alhamdulillah, we have the ability to provide the spiritual satisfaction they preferred.
“When you come for Hajj rites, beginning with the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, which starts with the motion to Mina, a great deal of things remain in the hands of Saudi Authorities. Something we observed for this year's Hajj is that there is a clear enhancement compared to what was accessible in 2015.
“At Mina here, it was much better. We returned to the normal camping tents we utilized to, unlike the brand-new plan they attempted to present in 2015, which really stopped working. Things improve this year. Carpets were changed. Even on Arafat, there was enhancement. We had difficulties with the Air conditioner due to high temperature level, alhamdulillah, there was enhancement that made it much simpler for individuals to cope and able to do their act of Ibadah.”
The MD/CEO stated Hajj Mabrur signed up with the hajj and umrah market some 23 years earlier following an observation that individuals are not getting the ideal assistance for carrying out hajj.
“At Hajj Mabrur, our primary objective is hospitality and spirituality. That's our focus and core worth. We aren't truly in the Hajj market for company as individuals call it, for us, we remain in it for spirituality, due to the fact that Hajj Mabrur is owned by an organisation that prioritises praise over cash. That's why we are ranked as the top operator for Hajj 2024 throughout the screening done by NAHCON,” he stated.
“We guarantee individuals are directed spiritually throughout Hajj rites. That's why we arrange a series of lectures to prepare their minds for the rigour of Hajj. We took them through the procedure and what they need to do, we directed them on what to do.
“We arranged specific and cumulative adhkaar for them at Arafat. We make sure individuals supplicate on their own and take part in Ibadah. Towards magrib, we anticipated them to stand, deal with the qibla in line with what the Prophet, SAW, taught us, and supplicate to Allah.”
