If you were thinking of visiting Al-Aqsa but changed your mind - change it back, the people of Al-Aqsa need you and they are waiting for you.  If you know me, you would know that I am a huge germaphobe and I am very picky when it comes to sleeping in a bed. But I … Continue reading Hotel Review: Hashimi Hotel 

This morning we woke up, prayed, freshened up and went down for a quick breakfast. We had labneh and coffee and then it was time to meet our guide.  He explained that there are four quarters in the old city - Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish.  Our first stop was Salahuddin Ayyobi’s masjid. This is … Continue reading Monday – 16/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Old City

We caught the sunrise over Al-Aqsa from our room window, went back to sleep and woke up for breakfast at 9am. We got ready for the day and we were in time for toasted cheese with cold meat and eggs. It slapped.  We walked up to Damascus Gate to meet Abu Saleh. He mentioned that … Continue reading Sunday – 15/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Mount Thoor, Amwaas and Babul Lud

We had an early breakfast on Saturday morning and got ready for our first day of ziyarah with Abu Saleh.  We met Abu Saleh at Damascus gate, he explained that Damascus Gate is the center of the old city. Abu Saleh pointed out the cave of Nabi Sulaimaan A.S.  Nabi Sulaimaan A.S. built the wall … Continue reading Saturday – 14/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Bethlehem, Hebron and Ibrahim Khalili Mosque