Dar Al‑Madinah Museum & Lessons of Compassion
Visiting Dar Al‑Madinah Museum and learning about the Prophet’s life and values.
That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph
An honest, no-nonsense review of That Will Never Work by Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph. A great read if you’ve ever had an idea and doubted it.
Arriving in Madinah & First Visit to Masjid an‑Nabawi
Arriving in Madinah and visiting Masjid an‑Nabawi for the first time.
Haramain High‑Speed Train to Madinah
My experience travelling on the Haramain high‑speed train from Makkah to Madinah.
Last Night in Makkah: Final Tawaf & a Fall
My final night in Makkah, including a last Tawaf, an unexpected fall, and kindness from mosque staff.
Seerah Museum & Learning Beyond the Pilgrimage
Visiting the Seerah Museum in Makkah and learning history, compassion, and context beyond the rituals of Umrah.
Life Around the Haram: Food, Souks & Daily Reality
What daily life is really like around the Grand Mosque, including food, shopping, prayer times, and navigating crowds.
Haircut, Dam & Sorting Things After Umrah
What happens after completing Umrah, including cutting hair, paying the dam, and settling things calmly after the pilgrimage.
Completing S’ai – Safa, Marwa, Zamzam & Finishing Umrah
My experience completing S'ai during Umrah, walking between Safa and Marwa, drinking Zamzam, finishing the pilgrimage, and reflecting with gratitude at the end.
Tawaf Experience – Crowds, Safety & Surrender Around the Ka’bah
My Tawaf experience during Umrah, including navigating heavy crowds, staying safe, managing fear, and the emotional reality of circling the Ka'bah for the first time.