#MyHajjStory
Those who have had the honor of performing Hajj are reminiscing and those who haven’t been are longing to. Join our team members recollect their favorite memories from the pilgrimage.
Episodes
15 episodes of #MyHajjStory
Ep 16 - A Passing Face | #MyHajjStory
· 12 min · Season 4 · Episode 16
Sh. Mohammad Abu Taleb looks back on one of his final moments at the Ka'bah during Hajj when he saw an elderly woman that stood out to him, and the lessons he learned about investing in and cherishing our time.
Ep 15 - A Seed of Inspiration | #MyHajjStory
· 9 min · Season 4 · Episode 15
Ustadha Lobna Mulla looks back on life-changing moments during her Hajj experience.
Ep 14 - The Pinnacle of Hajj | #MyHajjStory
· 11 min · Season 4 · Episode 14
Sh. Yasir Fahmy describes a powerful moment witnessed upon walking back from ‘Arafah.
Ep 13 - The 7 Hour Walk | #MyHajjStory
· 10 min · Season 4 · Episode 13
Dr. Naved Bakali looks back on the 7-hour walk his Hajj group took from Mina to ‘Arafah and some lessons he learned along the way.
Ep 12 - Time Will Pass | #MyHajjStory
· 7 min · Season 4 · Episode 12
Sh. Omar Husain recalls what he learned on his first Hajj experience leading a Hajj group and falling ill.
Ep 11 - Raindrops and White Tile | #MyHajjStory
· 7 min · Season 4 · Episode 11
Sarah Sultan looks back on her transformative experience making du’a in front of the Ka’bah.
Ep 10 - A Sea of Humanity | #MyHajjStory
· 10 min · Season 4 · Episode 10
Dr. Altaf Husain reflects on his journey away from the air conditioned tents to experience ‘Arafah on the mountain.
Ep 8 - Du’as For Our Children | #MyHajjStory
· 10 min · Season 4 · Episode 8
Dr. Jibran Khokhar reflects on his role as a parent during his Hajj experience.
Ep 7 - The Farewell Effect | #MyHajjStory
· 13 min · Season 4 · Episode 7
Sh. Suleiman Hani reflects on two hajj stories: his unique experience at a rainy Arafah as well as what we can learn from the farewell tawaf.
Ep 6 - A Tug of the Shoulder | #MyHajjStory
· 7 min · Season 4 · Episode 6
Sh. Abdullah Oduro discusses the importance of showing respect and reverence towards our elders after an experience in Hajj during tawaf.
Ep 5 - Greeting the Prophet | #MyHajjStory
· 10 min · Season 4 · Episode 5
Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed recounts his experience greeting the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah and the boys who froze before entering the mosque.
Ep 4 - For Allah, Not People | #MyHajjStory
· 8 min · Season 4 · Episode 4
Sometimes we get caught up with some of the systems built around the Hajj experience, but it’s important to recalibrate and remember that it’s about our relationship with Allah, not our relationship with people. Dr. Tamara Gray looks back…
Ep 3 - Unscripted Du’as | #MyHajjStory
· 10 min · Season 4 · Episode 3
Stuck in the mutawwif’s office with no passport and nearly missing his wedding, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the power of unscripted du’as.
Ep 2 - The Parting of an Ocean | #MyHajjStory
· 5 min · Season 4 · Episode 2
Sh. Ibrahim Hindy looks back on the advice given to him by his father’s friend during his first Hajj on reaching the Black Stone.
Ep 1 - A Taxi Cab Ride | #MyHajjStory
· 9 min · Season 4 · Episode 1
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy recounts a beautiful story on traveling for the Hajj pilgrimage as told by an elderly cab driver.
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FAQ
What is #MyHajjStory about?
Join Yaqeen's team members as they reminisce about their favorite memories from performing the Hajj pilgrimage.
Where can I listen to #MyHajjStory?
#MyHajjStory is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Every episode also plays from this page on yaqeeninstitute.org.
How many episodes of #MyHajjStory are there?
#MyHajjStory has 15 episodes. The most recent, "Ep 16 - A Passing Face | #MyHajjStory", was released on August 9, 2020.
Is there a video version of #MyHajjStory?
Yes. This page links to a video version of #MyHajjStory under "Watch it".
