We woke up earlyish this morning, had a quick breakfast, packed the last minute things up, took our bags down and were ready before Abu Ahmed even got to us. While waiting for him, my brother and I explored the streets of our area, we spotted the Amman Citadel, climbed some stairs and then were … Continue reading Thursday – 19/12/2024 | Taj Mall and Amman to Cairo
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Wednesday – 18/12/2024 | Battle site of Mu’tah and Ashab-e-Kahf
Today, we were lucky and our start time was 10am. That long sleep hit hard. We were ready when Abu Ahmed came, loaded into the H1 and began our drive. We passed the Syrian embassy on the way where you could see many people in line attempting to go back home. It was about a … Continue reading Wednesday – 18/12/2024 | Battle site of Mu’tah and Ashab-e-Kahf
Tuesday – 17/12/2024 | Al-Widaa Aqsa and Ziyarah in Jordan
We caught the prettiest sunrise to bid farewell (until we return again Insha’Allah) to Al-Aqsa. We packed everything up, had some coffee and the guy came to fetch our bags. We walked up to Damascus gate trying to soak in as much as we could of the old city but before we knew it, Abu … Continue reading Tuesday – 17/12/2024 | Al-Widaa Aqsa and Ziyarah in Jordan
Hotel Review: Hashimi Hotel
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
Monday – 16/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Old City
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
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