Your Mabrur Journey

Field Guide for an Accepted Hajj and Umrah

Your Hajj Preparation Starts Here

Your Mabrur Journey

Field Guide for an Accepted

Hajj and Umrah

Your Hajj Preparation Starts Here

"This book helped us focus on what truly mattered without feeling overwhelmed"

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“We were using the book 99% of the time when we were in Makkah and Madinah”

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“This book was all I needed to navigate Hajj with confidence.”

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“What made this book so helpful was the step by step nature of it”

Frequent Umrah Pilgrim

"This book helped us focus on what truly mattered without feeling overwhelmed"

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“This book was all I needed to navigate Hajj with confidence.”

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“We were using the book 99% of the time when we were in Makkah and Madinah”

First time Hajj Pilgrim

“What made this book so helpful was the step by step nature of it”

Frequent Umrah Pilgrim

Striving for a Mabrur Journey

A Hajj Mabrur is not simply one that is completed, but one that is accepted by Allah. It reflects a journey done not only with the body, but with the heart and soul.

“An accepted (mabrur) Hajj brings no reward but Paradise.”

(Bukhari and Muslim)

“An accepted (mabrur) Hajj brings no reward but Paradise.”

(Bukhari and Muslim)

Chapters of the Book

01

Preparing for Hajj & Umrah

01

Preparing for Hajj & Umrah

03

Embarking on your journey

03

Embarking on your journey

05

Steps of entering Ihram

05

Steps of entering Ihram

07

Steps of performing Hajj

07

Steps of performing Hajj

09

Recommended acts in Madinah

09

Recommended acts in Madinah

02

Types of acts & violations

02

Types of acts & violations

04

Details of Ihram, Umrah & Hajj

04

Details of Ihram, Umrah & Hajj

06

Steps of performing Umrah

06

Steps of performing Umrah

08

Recommended acts in Makkah

08

Recommended acts in Makkah

10

Guide to worship

10

Guide to worship

Designed for real-time use

This guide is compact, practical and easy to navigate. It gives you exactly what you need, when you need it, without being overwhelming.

Designed for real-time use

This guide is compact, practical and easy to navigate. It gives you exactly what you need, when you need it, without being overwhelming.

Step-by-step guidance

Perform each ritual with clarity and confidence with detailed step-by-step guidance on what to do, how to do it, and du’as to recite from start to finish.

Step-by-step guidance

Perform each ritual with clarity and confidence with detailed step-by-step guidance on what to do, how to do it, and du’as to recite from start to finish.

Categorized actions and mistakes

From Rukn to Sunnah, recommended to discouraged, actions are clearly labeled so you know what to do, avoid, and how to make up for mistakes.

Categorized actions and mistakes

From Rukn to Sunnah, recommended to discouraged, actions are clearly labeled so you know what to do, avoid, and how to make up for mistakes.

Your package is confirmed. Now what?

How to prepare for the journey of a lifetime

How to prepare for the journey of a lifetime

01

Build your spiritual foundation

01

Build your spiritual foundation

03

Work on your character

03

Work on your character

05

Settle your affairs

05

Settle your affairs

02

Study the rulings of Hajj & Umrah

02

Study the rulings of Hajj & Umrah

04

Get your travel logistics sorted

04

Get your travel logistics sorted

06

Train your body

06

Train your body

Packing List

Every item on this list was used during Hajj and selected for the specific demands of the journey. Categories cover everything you need from travel documents to religious items.

Travel Essentials

Health & Hygiene

Men's Essentials

Women’s Essentials

Religious Items

Passport and secondary ID

Make multiple copies of your documentation. I chose to keep my passport on me at all times, others left it in the safe of their hotel room

Hajj or Umrah Visa Documents

Make multiple copies of your documentation. You may need your documentation if you get lost and need to enter Mina by yourself

Immunization documents

See Requirements

Make multiple copies of your documentation. They will check your documentation when you go through immigration at the airport

Cash and International Credit Card

Convert cash into riyals before departure. Keep $100 bills to convert to Riyals when in Saudi Arabia. Keep extra cash for Sadqah, Dams, shopping and the high Taxi rates during Hajj

Package itenerary

Make multiple copies of your documentation

Insurace information & emergency contacts

Emergency contacts include friends, family and Hajj provider points of contacts

ESIM, SIM, or international roaming plan

Buy Esim

Watch out for SIM scams in Saudi Arabia. Can use your mobile carrier's international roaming plan but may be slow. The best option for us was to buy an ESIM. We have used Manet Travel many times and have never had any problems.

Contact Information of group leader and Nusuk

Sturdy suitcase

HHR restrictions

Be mindful of airline and Al Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) luggage restrictions

Packing cubes

Buy on Amazon

Luggage scale

Buy on Amazon

Hand carry

Very difficult to travel with a hand carry to Mina

24L Backpack for men - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

22L Backpack for women - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Backpack 2.5L water reservoir

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Drawstring bag

Buy on Amazon

Store shoes in this bag when visiting the Haram and performing Umrah or Tawaf

Travel pouch or fanny pack - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Small pouch or fanny pack - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Universal plug adaptor

Buy on Amazon

Surge protector, Type G

Large power bank - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there is a limited number of outlets in the tents

Large power bank - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there are a limited number of outlets in the tents

Portable power bank

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A small, portable 10,000mah power bank for when you're on the move

Multi-charging cables

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple wires if any break or you need to share with others

Air tags

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple devices only

Tile

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple and Android devices

Travel or neck pillow

Buy on Amazon

For the flight and Muzdalifah

Eye Mask

Buy on Amazon

Can only use when you are not in a state of Ihram

Ear plugs

Buy on Amazon

For Mina

Light Cooling Blanket

Buy on Amazon

First Aid Kit

Bandages, blister pads, antifungal cream, antiseptic creams, hydrocortisone cream, alcohol wipes, guaze, cooling or burn gel, eye drops, vaseline, and tweezers. Be mindful of scented medication while in a state of Ihram

Medications

Painkillers, antacids, allergy, motion sickness, anti-diarrheal tablets, and cough medications such as drops, lozenges and/or sprays. Check with your doctor for additional medications such as antibiotics or steroids. Keep essential medications in different travel bags and suitcases. Always have essentials on you. Keep extra to share

Refillable water bottle - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Refillable water bottle - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Knee high Compression socks

Buy on Amazon

For the flight. Men cannot wear in a state of Ihram.

Padded Travel Prayer Rug - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Thin travel prayer rug - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Flashlight

Buy on Amazon

To find rocks in Muzdalifah

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Visit MPC

Most major airports in the US have this offering, allowing travelers coming back into the US shorter wait times at customs

Travel Essentials

Health & Hygiene

Men's Essentials

Women’s Essentials

Religious Items

Passport and secondary ID

Make multiple copies of your documentation. I chose to keep my passport on me at all times, others left it in the safe of their hotel room

Hajj or Umrah Visa Documents

Make multiple copies of your documentation. You may need your documentation if you get lost and need to enter Mina by yourself

Immunization documents

See Requirements

Make multiple copies of your documentation. They will check your documentation when you go through immigration at the airport

Cash and International Credit Card

Convert cash into riyals before departure. Keep $100 bills to convert to Riyals when in Saudi Arabia. Keep extra cash for Sadqah, Dams, shopping and the high Taxi rates during Hajj

Package itenerary

Make multiple copies of your documentation

Insurace information & emergency contacts

Emergency contacts include friends, family and Hajj provider points of contacts

ESIM, SIM, or international roaming plan

Buy Esim

Watch out for SIM scams in Saudi Arabia. Can use your mobile carrier's international roaming plan but may be slow. The best option for us was to buy an ESIM. We have used Manet Travel many times and have never had any problems.

Contact Information of group leader and Nusuk

Sturdy suitcase

HHR restrictions

Be mindful of airline and Al Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) luggage restrictions

Packing cubes

Buy on Amazon

Luggage scale

Buy on Amazon

Hand carry

Very difficult to travel with a hand carry to Mina

24L Backpack for men - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

22L Backpack for women - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Backpack 2.5L water reservoir

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Drawstring bag

Buy on Amazon

Store shoes in this bag when visiting the Haram and performing Umrah or Tawaf

Travel pouch or fanny pack - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Small pouch or fanny pack - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Universal plug adaptor

Buy on Amazon

Surge protector, Type G

Large power bank - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there is a limited number of outlets in the tents

Large power bank - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there are a limited number of outlets in the tents

Portable power bank

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A small, portable 10,000mah power bank for when you're on the move

Multi-charging cables

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple wires if any break or you need to share with others

Air tags

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple devices only

Tile

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple and Android devices

Travel or neck pillow

Buy on Amazon

For the flight and Muzdalifah

Eye Mask

Buy on Amazon

Can only use when you are not in a state of Ihram

Ear plugs

Buy on Amazon

For Mina

Light Cooling Blanket

Buy on Amazon

First Aid Kit

Bandages, blister pads, antifungal cream, antiseptic creams, hydrocortisone cream, alcohol wipes, guaze, cooling or burn gel, eye drops, vaseline, and tweezers. Be mindful of scented medication while in a state of Ihram

Medications

Painkillers, antacids, allergy, motion sickness, anti-diarrheal tablets, and cough medications such as drops, lozenges and/or sprays. Check with your doctor for additional medications such as antibiotics or steroids. Keep essential medications in different travel bags and suitcases. Always have essentials on you. Keep extra to share

Refillable water bottle - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Refillable water bottle - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Knee high Compression socks

Buy on Amazon

For the flight. Men cannot wear in a state of Ihram.

Padded Travel Prayer Rug - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Thin travel prayer rug - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Flashlight

Buy on Amazon

To find rocks in Muzdalifah

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Visit MPC

Most major airports in the US have this offering, allowing travelers coming back into the US shorter wait times at customs

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Resources

Every resource on this list was hand selected, organized by topic so you can find exactly what you need for whatever stage you are in your preparation.

Please note, All links are Amazon affiliate links, please check other retailers for better prices.

Your Mabrur Journey

Your Mabrur Journey

This book is designed to be a study companion and quick-reference guide, something you can review before your trip, keep on hand during your travels, and revisit in moments of reflection.

This book is designed to be a study companion and quick-reference guide, something you can review before your trip, keep on hand during your travels, and revisit in moments of reflection.