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For the five days of Hajj, and travelling between Mina, Muzdalifa, `Arafat, back to Mina and Makkah, you will require a small to medium lightweight suitcase that is easy to carry. A backpack is ideal. Anything larger is going to be awkward for you to carry around. <\/p>\n
However, before packing, let's look at what you will be wearing for the five days of Hajj.<\/p>\n
Ihram is easy for a woman. You will need to set aside one full set of clothing that will be your ihram. Keep this on the side.<\/p>\n
Into your suitcase will go:<\/p>\n
A second full set of clothing (underwear, pants, `abaya (loose fitting dress), hijab, socks, and so on). The emphasis on Hajj is to forget about your physical appearance, so extra clothing is unnecessary.<\/p>\n
A light-weight sweater or a shawl that can double as a blanket for the cool nights in Muzdalifa;<\/p>\n
A small hand towel;<\/p>\n
An extra pair of slippers\/sandals;<\/p>\n
Unscented lotion or Vaseline;<\/p>\n
Unscented sunscreen;<\/p>\n
A small umbrella: a light-collared one will reflect rather than absorb light;<\/p>\n
Small flashlight;<\/p>\n
Toilet paper;<\/p>\n
Tooth-brush, miswak and tooth-paste (although you can only use the latter after you come out of ihram);<\/p>\n
Snacks, such as energy bars, dried fruit and nuts;<\/p>\n
Refillable water bottles;<\/p>\n
A spray bottle is indispensable for making wudu’ when getting to the taps is difficult in the crowd;<\/p>\n
Hajj manual, a small copy of the Qur’an and books with du`aa’, and so on.<\/p>\n
Check with your travel agent if they will be providing meals and blankets, otherwise you may need to take a sleeping bag\/blankets and disposable plates;<\/p>\n
An old sheet; which many sisters have found useful as a cover as well as for dividing a tent and creating a barrier from men should the need arise;<\/p>\n
Essential medication and a small first-aid kit containing Band-Aids, painkillers, and so on;<\/p>\n
Toiletries such as deodorant for when you come out of ihram.<\/p>\n
May Allah SWT accept your Hajj, give the best of rewards and make it easy for you. Ameen!<\/p>\n
—
Ammarah
Radio Islam
+27118547022
ammarah@radioislam.co.za
www.radioislam.co.za<\/p>\n
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