TOURS 92 FOR HAJJ & UMRAA

We are not new in Hajj Guide and Tour Operator. Our name can be traced to as far as 17 years back. We have provided for all this long time a dependable quality service to people performing UMRAH or HEJJ. Also we are among the few select ones who are licensed by Ministry of Hajj & Umrah through Royal Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Houston TX , U.S.A.

Honesty Travel has served over 10,000 Umrah and Hajj Passengers throughout 17 years of service and commitment. We would be honored to serve you too.

Honesty Travel are committed to do all the efforts to facilitate the most organized and convenient Hajj and Umrah packages. We simply targeting your full satisfaction. We are working very hard, the entire year, to arrange different but complete, comfortable packages so you can choose the one that suit your demands most.

In all our programs you will have: English, Arabic and Urdu speaking guides; Medical and religious advisor; Lectures on the performance of Hajj and Umrah by Azhar Scholars; Hotels within walking distance from the Haram; Rooms with private bath; Air-conditioned tents in Arafat and Mena.

• We have served more than 20,000 Hajj & Umra through 15 years of service & commitment.
• We provide individual group of Hajj & Umra
packages custom-made for preferred times.
• We are authorized by The Minister of Hajj & Umra in Saudi Arabia.

For a hassle-free Hajj or Umra package and experience, rely on HTS!

The group leader is Br. Tarek Morsi

a well know in houston area , he deliver jumaa khotbah with ISGH

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HEJJ

Hejj is the preeminent pilgrimage in Islam, to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims in good health and with sufficient funds to make the journey. The length of the obligatory rituals in the hajj covers about 6 days, but what are the core rituals is a matter of definitions, and may be set as low as covering 3 days.

The hajj is the foremost of all Muslim rituals, even if less than 10% of all Muslims ever manage to complete it. In modern times about 2.5 million Muslims fulfill the hajj every year, and this number seems to be fairly close to the recorded maximum. Saudi authorities now regulate the number of pilgrims coming from eachcountry, requiring pilgrims to file requests, many of which are declined.
A person performing, and having performed the hajj, is called "Hajji". Many Hajjis add 'Hajj' or 'Hajji' to their name after returning from Mecca.

The following are not obliged to perform hajj: Those who are mentally ill, slaves, women without travelling companions (like close relative or husband) and people without the necessary funds.

BACKGROUND
The hajj's importance lies in its allowing the believer to approach the assumed center of the world, as well as the place where the Quran's divine revelations began and continued for about 12 years. Of most importance, however, Islam teaches that the Hajj is one of the oldest true and purest religious rituals (pure in the sense that is performed according to God's will).
Muslim and Western researchers trace the origins of the ritual to Prophet Muhammad's doing it himself after the conquest of Mecca. While it is clear that Muslims commemorate Prophet Muhammad's acts, the exact theological or mythical reason for Muhammad's acts are unclear to modern researchers. But the performer of hajj does not only reenact Muhammad's ritual, he or she also recalls acts of important people in Muslim history. The ritual of circumambulation or Tawaaf, performed around the Ka'ba reenacts the same rituals when Ibrahim and Isma'il transformed the Ka'ba into the sacred place of worship and peace (Koran 2:119). Following that is a imitation of Hajar running between the hills of Safa and Marwa to procure water for her son.
The rituals above are shared between hajj and the lesser pilgrimage, "Umra". Whether the first part of hajj that commemorates Ibrahim and Hajar should be seen as an Umra, or as an integrated part of hajj, is not clear from theological sources.

RITUALS

Most Hajjis arrive in Mecca a few days before the hajj proper begins, while some clasp the opportunity to arrive already 3 months ahead, during Ramadan, the month of Fasting or Sawm, considered to be a meritorious deed. While it is recommended that the hajjis should robe themselves in the white costume of Ihram already at performing the very first rituals, the majority do this when they set out for the plain of Arafat. Once the hajji has dressed him or herself in the ihram, they become Mihram, the one that has the holy purity of the ihram. The hajji wearing the ihram may not wash or bathe.
The main hajj begins on 7th Dhu l-Hijja, after the hajjis have performed the umra. This part is still an obligatory part of the hajj, and many of the central rituals to hajj are acted out during the umra.

7. Dhu l-Hijja

This day is spent with praying in the Great Mosque in Mecca. This act is preparing the hajjis for the holy ceremonies.

8. Dhu l-Hijja

The hajjis now leave Mecca. Following the two caskets brought each year from Damascus and Cairo, the hajjis reach the plain of Arafat, after passing through Mina and Muzdalifa. Many ascend the Rahma Mountain, but in modern times, only a small percentage has the opportunity, actually to complete this. While on the mountain top, the pilgrim chants, the one small phrase, "Labbayka", which may be translated with "At your service."

9. Dhu l-Hijja

This is really a day to be spend out in the open, and the ritual during this day is simply called Wuquf, "standing." Two khutbas fill the entire day.

 

 When the sun sets behind the western hills, the idafa begins. The idafa involves running to Muzdalifa. The two last prayers are performed here, and the night is spent.

10. Dhu l-Hijja

This morning begins with a khutba in Muzdalifa, before the hajjis go to Mina. In Mina different duties await the hajji. 7 stones that have been gathered in Muzdalifa the day before are thrown by each hajji at the 3 jamra, pillars that represent the powers of Satan. At this place, Satan appeared in front of Ibrahim. When the 7 stones have been thrown, the hajj is more or less completed, although there are a few other ceremonies yet to be performed. The chanting of "labbayka" comes to an end around this time.
At this time a sheep or a goat is sacrificed, and while this formally ends the hajj, it introduces the feast of Id al-Kabir, celebrated all around the Muslim world by all Muslims. Many of the hajjis do not kill the animal themselves, but get professional butchers to do it. Parts of the meat are eaten, but most is taken care of by Saudi authorities, who make sure that nothing is lost, but distributed to the needy.
Many have their heads shaved at this time. The shaving is done while turning towards the qibla. When this is completed, the ihram taken off, and the holy purity of mihram is lost. At this point, it is custom to return to Mecca, to circumambulate the Ka'ba again. Washing and bathing is also done this day.

11.- 13. Dhu l-Hijja

These last days of the extended hajj are spent in Mina, and are filled with eating, drinking, and for those together with their spouse, sensual pleasure. Every day seven stones are thrown on each of the 3 jamrats. Although it is proper to remain at Mina until the 13, a large number of the hajjis return to Mecca on the 12. A last umra has to be performed. Some days later, people set out for what has become an intrinsic part of the hajj, a visit to Madina and the tomb of Muhammad.

 

What's New?

Our hejj package is been desing by brother Tarek Morsi

the group leader which satisfy the qouran and sunnah of the profit Mohammad Salla Allah Alih Wa Salalm.

Br. Tarek is making sure that you will do the hejj according to the Shariah and Fiqh .

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Sarayah Usman
After returning from Mecca the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) organized a Saryah for Jihad against Rome on 26th of Safar, 11 A.H. in which great companions including Siddiq-e-Akbar, Farooqi-i-Azam and Abu Ubaidah took part. Command was, however, entrusted to Hadrat Usman. This was the last army arranged for dispatch of Saryah by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) himself.

Fatal Disease
But before the dispatch of this Saryah the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) suffered from fever. On Wednesday, the 28th of Safar, 11A.H., the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) went to the graveyard of Baqi Gharqad at night and prayed for the departed souls, and said: " O the departed ones here in these graves ! I may Allah bless you in your this position and stay in the graves, as perfidies have emerged in the world." When he came back he had severe headache and again suffered from fever. According to the authentic versions, he suffered from this fever for consecutive thirteen days and passed away in the same condition. During the course of his sickness he used to shift daily from one apartment to the others of his wives, but when the disease because fatal he sought permission from all other wives to stay with Aaiyashah Siddiqah and they all agreed.

Imamate of Siddiq--eAkbar
Due to the severity of the disease when the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) could no more go to the Mosque, Prophet's conveyed his instructions to Siddiq-e-Akbar to lead the prayers. Hadrat Siddiq-e-Akbar led about seventy prayers. One day siddiq-e-Akbar and Hadrat Abbas happened to pass by a meeting of Ansaar who were weeping. They asked the cause of it, and the reply was that all of them were remembering their company with the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) which they were now deprived of Hadrat Abbas gave this news to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) also, who managed to come out by the support of the shoulders of Hadrat Ali and Hadrat Fazal. Hadrat Abbas was walking ahead of them. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) tried to climb the pulpit, but the set on the lower step being unable to rise further. Then the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) delivered on eloquent sermon, which in sum was as follows.

Last sermon of the last Prophet  (peace be upon him)
" O people ! I have come to know that you are afraid that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) shall die. Did any prophet before live for ever? How can I? Yes, I am going to meet my Lord, and you shall also meet me. Ay, your meeting place is the cistern of Kauthar ( Hoz-i-kausar). So whosoever desires to saturate himself from that cistern he should restrain himself from unnecessary and vulgar things. I exhort you to unity and good treatment towards Muhajireen." 

And the said : 
      " When people obey Almighty Allah, their superiors and rulers do justice to them. And when they disobey Almighty Allah their superiors and rulers become cruel to them." 

Thereafter  the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) went back to his apartment, and 3 or 5 days before his demise, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) once again come out when Siddiq-e-Akbar was leading the prayers, who tried to get back but the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) prevented him from doing go and himself sat by the left side of Siddiq-e-Akbar, after prayers the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

" Abu Bakar (Siddiq-e-Akbar) my best benefactor, if I had made anyone my Khaleel (fast friend) except Allah, I would have preferred Abu Bakr. Since there is no Khaleel except Allah, I regard Abu Bakr as my brother and friend, Allah the doors of the people opening in the mosque my be closed except that of Abu Bakr."

On Monday the 2nd Rabiul Awwal people were saying their morning prayers behind Hadrat Siddiq-e-Akabr when abruptly the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) removed the certain and looked at the people and smiled. Siddiq-e-Akabr, knowing about it, tried to get back and the Sahabah also left  a little bit disturbed in their prayers because of the pleasure they received by Prophet's gesture.

The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) pointed with his hand to completed their prayers. and after dropping the curtain Prophet went in. After that Prophet never came out and the same day be expired and met his exalted Friend." We all belong to Allah and to Him shall we return."

The Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) age at that time was sixty-three.

Prophet's last Words
   Hadrat Aiyshah says: During this sickness the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) off and uncovered his face and said that Almighty Allah cursed the Jews and Christians because they had turned the graves of their Prophets into worship-houses. The object was to warm the Muslims against this abominable practice.

Alas ! The very thing against which the Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) warned the Muslims, they did no discard it even today. They have also turned the graves of the holy and pious man as worship houses. ( We seek Allah's refuge from it !) Hadrat Aiyshah also said, just before his demise the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) looked towards the ceiling and said repeatedly. 

"O Allah ! K like the greated companion !."   According to some other versions he repeated: "Ass sallat assalalt ( the prayer, the prayer)." 

when the said news of the Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) demise spread among the Sahabah they were all benumbed. The honourable Sahabah. like Farooq-i-Azam (Umer) were so much shocked that they even denied the demise of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). At that critical juncture Siddiq-e-Akabr came forward and in brief sermon he said:  " Whosoever was worshipping Muhammad (peace be upon him) he should listen that he (peace be upon him) has died. And whosoever was worshipping Almighty Allah he should know that He is the Alive. the Eternal." After hearing it, all the Sahabah controlled themselves. In this wise manner Siddiq-e-Akabr exhorted them to patience.

In view of the apprehended turmoil in the spiritual and secular affairs and the possible raids by the internal and external enemies. appointment of a caliph after the the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was given top priority and considered essential before the formal burial ceremonies. Settlement of the disputed issue become late and the burial ceremony was delayed because of it. Therefore, instead of Monday, Hadrat Ali and Hadrat Abbas gave bath the Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) body and covered to with the shroud on Wednesday at night, and the Salat-ul-Janazah was offered. According to a hadith, the grave for the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) was prepared in the apartment of Hadrat Aiyshah Siddiqa, where he breathed his last. The Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) grave was kept up to the height of the blisht (the height from little finger to the thumb in extended from).

After this brief description of the Holy Prophet's (peace be upon him) life history it is deemed proper that a brief account of his noble conduct may also be presented. may most gracious Allah grant us all the strength of acting upon it.
And this is not difficult for Allah