Hajj: Footage of Jamarat
Here is some footage I shot of Jamarat during my Hajj trip in 2008. This ritual represents the stoning of the devil by Abraham as Satan tried to tempt him. Online Videos by Veoh.com
Hajj: Video of our Hotel in Makkah
In a previous post I discussed Hajj Tour operators and my experiences with our particular one U.K. Hajj and Umrah Services Ltd of Whitechapel, London. I present here a video of the accommodation that they assigned to us so that you can see what some of these HTOs offer. I am also giving a running commentary on what I see. Let me say at the outset that what you will see will shock you, but it should not put you…
OXFORD WEEKLY MADRASA PROGRAMME – Report
I attended the inaugural session of this wonderful programme today with my wife and children. Whilst no actual lessons took place (apart from a brief one by Shaykh Afifi), it was a chance for the organisers to present the programme to give a better idea of the format and lessons to be taught. Every Sunday except the last Sunday of every month from 1.30pm until 6.00pm a one hour lesson of Classical Arabic will be taught, followed by a lesson…