Hajj, A Journey of a Lifetime: An Insiders Look
Oct 1, 2014, 2:49 pm
#21
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I've been fascinated by your trip report, as a non Muslim person who will never do it you've given me a great learning opportunity. I'm happy that you found your Hajj your trip of a lifetime!
Oct 1, 2014, 3:09 pm
#22
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I so much appreciated you taking the trouble you have taken to provide an insight into this important .... in fact unique moment in your life and for so many others who share your faith.
I have often seen the event on satellite TV and wondered about it and your dialogue took me along with you. You took so much trouble, and it is this insight and degree of detail that you patiently recorded, that helps others feel a bond withboth you and your wife's joy and delight and also those that share your beliefs.
Heart-felt thanks.
I have often seen the event on satellite TV and wondered about it and your dialogue took me along with you. You took so much trouble, and it is this insight and degree of detail that you patiently recorded, that helps others feel a bond withboth you and your wife's joy and delight and also those that share your beliefs.
Heart-felt thanks.
Oct 1, 2014, 3:18 pm
#23
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Oct 1, 2014, 3:30 pm
#24
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isaifan, thank you so much for sharing this. I have often wondered about the logistics of the hajj - with so many people there, how it works to get everyone in and out of the city, sleeping arrangements, etc. This was a fascinating TR.
Oct 1, 2014, 4:26 pm
#25
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Very nice report! It's such a contrast to the gluttonous First Class reports we usually see here. Perhaps one of the most interesting reports I've read, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences!
Oct 1, 2014, 4:38 pm
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Great trip report, thanks.
I'd just read this interesting article about how the new package tour experiences really deprive you of the spiritual and personal growth that comes from meeting people with different backgrounds on the Hajj:
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/01...-of-mecca.html
It's fun to see the same experience retold from a Flyertalk perspective
I'd just read this interesting article about how the new package tour experiences really deprive you of the spiritual and personal growth that comes from meeting people with different backgrounds on the Hajj:
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/01...-of-mecca.html
It's fun to see the same experience retold from a Flyertalk perspective