Hajj Broadcast Launch

The Hajj Story of A Revert

By Neelam Rahim A challenging yet spiritually uplifting journey for Brother Dawood, who shares his hajj experience with Radio Islam International. Brother Dawood said his hajj’s highlight was getting closer to his deen. “We all carry our sins and have our wrongs....

Hajj doesn’t have to be difficult: Shaista Nabi

By Neelam Rahim In an interview with Radio Islam, sister Shaista expressed her yearning and desire to perform hajj. Making sense of everything, the dream has become a reality and reflecting on it, Shaista Nabi shares her Hajj experience with Radio Islam International....

The mercy of Allah [SWT] descends in abundance on the day of Arafat

By Neelam Rahim The 9th day of Thul Hijjah is the day of Arafat. On this day, the Hujjaj gather on the mountain plain of Arafat, praying and making dua to Allah [SWT]. Hafez Zubair quotes Hadith, “Hajj is Arafat,” he explains, “This means that Arafat is the sum and...

A beautiful Hajj: Take your mother on Hajj

By Neelam Rahim With the Hajj season underway, Radio Islam speaks to Ameen Laher from Johannesburg. Having performed Hajj five times, his most memorable one being with his mother. Brother Ameen shares his experiences with Radio Islam. He advises younger generations to...

Makkah’s Zam Zam Production Gets A Modern Technology Twists

Umamah Bakharia During this year’s Hajj season, the Zamazima Co. says as part of its operational plan for this year, which includes providing Zamzam water to pilgrims from the moment of their arrival in Makkah until their departure through several main gates that are...

Hujjaj are Overwhelmed as the Big Day Finally Arrives – the Day of Arafah

Umamah Bakharia As one million Hujjaj have made their way to the planes of Arafah for this year's Hajj, pilgrims are expressing the overwhelming feeling of experiencing the journey of Hajj. Speaking to Radio Islam International, sister Zaheera Kaka says...