Centuries ago, Muslims from the heart of Africa walked nearly 7,000 kilometers for Hajj.
Not for days.
Not for weeks.
But for years.
They crossed deserts on foot, travelled with livestock for food and survival, and spent entire lifetimes saving for one sacred journey to Makkah.
Along the roads stood wells, inns, and shelters built by Muslim rulers and generous souls to serve the guests of Allah.
Some pilgrims returned home after two years.
Some stayed longer seeking knowledge in cities like Cairo and Damascus before finally returning with the honored title of “Hajji.”
A reminder that for many before us, Hajj was not a trip.
It was the journey of a lifetime.
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Chief Kadhi Of Kenya, Sheikh Abdulhalim Hussein has passed on. He will be buried in Mombasa after Asr prayers. #chiefkadhi
After further consultation with officials of the Kenya Association of Muslim Medical Professionals and members of the Majlis Ulamaa of Jamia Masjid, the Jamia Mosque Committee has with effect from today the 18th March 2020 temporarily suspend the conduct of all congregational
The annual Islamic conference stimulates brotherhood between Muslims and Non-Muslims from all walks of life and engages all in motivational Islamic topics. This coming JOF7 all attendees will engage in knowledgeable Islamic conversations at @KICC_kenya#JOF7#JOF2020
Journey of Faith- Africa was 1st introduced in 2014. The conference was succesful in that it had 4,000 attendees daily who listened to different Islamic topics around, "Love Of The Prophet."
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We are excited to present Sh. Nurdin Kishki as one of the prestigious speakers during the 7th annual Islamic https://t.co/TDUvIVH9Rd part of the conversation as he talks about multiple Islamic teachings.
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Imam Ali (RA) said, “ Honesty saves you even if you fear it.” This coming Journey Of Faith- Africa on the 11th and 12th of April 2020 we shall be gracefully joined by Sh. Said Rageah as he teaches us on “virtues of truthfulness and honesty.”
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