Al Haram Hotel Medina

Al Madinah Al Munawarah Medina, Saudi Arabia

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Going for Ziyaraah with Sheikh Al Abbasy

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Using the contact list from FM Tours, we arranged the Ziyaraah with Sheikh Al Abbasy. We had been out with him on our first trip in 2003 and he is still interesting.

He makes an effort to remember each person's name and asks direct questions during his chats making the tour so much more enjoyable. Even the children feel part of ...

Visiting the Masjid of Nabi (SAW)

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I have yet to find a place where I can feel peace like the serenity and calmness of the Medina Haram. This is one of the best places in the world to just sit and reflect on your life and the get away from the pressures and madness of the world.

It is sad how so many people are ignorant of the actual location of the Qabr of Nabi (SAW) and assume the first chamber. The middle chamber where the Qabr is located is clearly marked with an inscription at the top of the gate.

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Arrival in Medina

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... The hotel location is fantastic and the price makes it the most affordable hotel that close to the Haram.

The suites are self catering. After the initial shock, we went out and bought bath towels, kettle and some kitchen basics (total spend SR32 per person) and we settled in and enjoyed the stay there.

The takeaways outside the rear exit of the hotel provide excellent Pakistani food and reasonably quick service. ...

Starting the next part of our Journey

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The day before we were due to leave for Madinah I made a call to Ahmed and the FM Tours team got busy organising things. The flight time allowed us to pray Jumma in the Haram and leave directly thereafter; normal checkout is at 12:00 so I made the relevant arrangements with reception. Abdullah at reception also confirmed the GMC booking and was I worried that there may be a double booking. But it was not so.

We ...

Egyptian Culture

A travel blog entry by isco_marntzen

... an afterlife and that you need to be buried with your possessions so that you can take them to the underworld with you. Also that your body does not leave but your spirit "ka" does. By doing the mummification process ...

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