Pilgrimage is one of the oldest liturgies that humans perform with the aim to achieve salvation.

In Islaam, pilgrimage is known as ’Haj, and it follows on the footsteps of Prophet Abraham (P.B.U.H.) (Ibraheem in Arabic), which he proclaimed according to the revelation from Allaah Almighty.

“And ’Haj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that humankind owes to Allaah, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence);” (Chapter of A~l ‘Imraan: 97)

’Haj certainly is a journey of a life-time; it takes Muslims on a pilgrimage to Makkah (in Saudi Arabia) where barren deserts and red mountain ranges form part of the historic birthplace of Islaam.

South Africa, post 1994 and democracy, has become a melting pot, where the sights, sounds and flavours of the entire world combine to create a most appetising fusion.

The month of Rama’daan is here and you have the opportunity to make a difference in your life. This is the opportunity to fine tune your way of life to perfection; the opportunity to align your body, mind and soul to attain higher moral values that will bring you inner peace, tranquillity and success.

The blessed month of Rama’daan: is the month of mercy, forgiveness, piety, love and brotherhood.  In this month, the ’Qura~n, the final testament to all humanity was first revealed to Prophet Mu’hammad (PBUH). “The month of Rama’daan in which was revealed the ‘Qura~n, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong”. [Chapter of Alba’qarah,185]