In 1861, Egyptian army engineer and surveyor, arrived in the Hijaz by train. He had with him a large wet...
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Muslim travellers want to know if it is permissible to visit, enjoy and appreciate the city of Petra in Jordan, which was the capital of the Nabatean civilisation. They also want to know the same about the second largest city of that civilisation which is called al-Hijr and is in Saudi Arabia. The area of al-Hijr is now known as ‘Mada’in Salih’ (The Cities of the Prophet Salih), leading a great deal of Muslims to think that the destroyed people of Thamud, to whom the Prophet Salih was sent, were the Nabatean people.
Zara and Ali speak to travel writer Tharik Hussain about Lonely Planet's new Saudi Arabia guide book (which he authored) and the new Saudi tourist visa and its possible implications for travellers. They talk about historical sites in the country, including surviving Ottoman heritage, and indications that there is a shift in attitudes concerning historical preservation in the country. They also ask why there are lack of Muslim travel writers.
We are so pleased to announce our very first Sacred Footsteps' print publication! Written by Sacred Footsteps writer Zirrar, Enwrap is a collection of poetry and prose, written by the author during a visit to the two Holy Cities.
In the days leading up to my departure from my hometown in England I was nervous, especially when everyone I said...
In episode two Zara speaks to one half of spoken word duo Poetic Pilgrimage, poet and playwright, Sukina Pilgrim about her experience of visiting the rawdah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Madina, and the challenges and joys that it entailed.
With Hajj just around the corner, I compiled a list of things useful for women to pack, based on my...
“The area between my house and my minbar is one of the gardens of Paradise…” Hadith For centuries upon centuries,...
The Day of Arafat marks the climax of the Hajj. For hundreds of years, pilgrims have congregated on the plain,...
Madina al-Munawarra, the Radiant City of the Prophet
Safi ibn Vali’s Mughal Hajj maps The Salamat Ras departed Surat in India on the 20th September 1676, carrying hundreds of pilgrims...
