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Hajj Guide Book in English - The Message

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Haram ash-Shareef is a God-fear<strong>in</strong>g, devoted Muslim.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore, they feel immune from crim<strong>in</strong>al activity.<br />

Unfortunately, that is just not true. Inspite of the severe<br />

punishments awarded to convicted crim<strong>in</strong>als by Saudi<br />

authorities, crime does exist. Pickpockets and crooks f<strong>in</strong>d it<br />

easy to prey on unsuspect<strong>in</strong>g pilgrims whose guard is<br />

down because of their preoccupation with <strong>Hajj</strong> activities.<br />

Always keep your suitcase locked and do not ever leave<br />

money, important papers or other valuables <strong>in</strong> it. Your<br />

residential room will be periodically cleaned by the<br />

clean<strong>in</strong>g staff, and the best way to keep every one honest<br />

is not to offer any temptation. Take two sets of keys for<br />

your suitcase. Keep one set <strong>in</strong> the pouch, and the other <strong>in</strong><br />

a separate, and safe location.<br />

For M<strong>in</strong>a, Arafah and Muzdalifah take a backpack which<br />

you can carry easily and take 5 days necessary items only.<br />

Extra Money<br />

Take a sufficient amount of currency to cover your<br />

projected expenses, say, around $400 to $500 extra.<br />

Sandals<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are some samples <strong>in</strong> the picture. Try to take rubber<br />

made sandal because you have to make wudu several<br />

times and also you have to walk a lot. Follow<strong>in</strong>g are some<br />

samples which you can use.<br />

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