1. You'll leave home ready to immerse yourself in worship. This optimism will be dampened by the health problems you'll have to cope in The Holy Land. Don't push yourself. Your body needs lots of rest to cope with these problems. Do what you can and move on. Your worship did not begin with The Hajj and is not going to end with it.
2.Most pilgrims will suffer from one or more of the following: sore throat, coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose and fever. Bring enough supplies of over the counter medication. This will reduce the need to make frequent trips to the pharmacy and also your out of pocket expenses.
3. Take multivitamins daily as you may not be eating a balanced diet there.
4. If you have asthma, consult your doctor on the extra precautions you need to take as it is very dusty in many of the places you'll be visiting.
5. Avoid applying perfumes with strong smell when you go to The Mosque. Have a heart for those with medical conditions like asthma and migraine. Strong smells are associated with migraine and asthma attacks. When you consider the well-being of others in your actions, The Almighty will be pleased and insha Allah, reward you. [Perfumes are prohibited in the state of ihram.]
6. The Hajj pilgrimage involves a lot of walking. If you don't go for daily walks, begin it well before your journey to The Holy Land. This will reduce the likelihood of getting muscle pulls and cramps. The tawaf, sa'ee, and the frequent daily walks to The Mosque will help to improve your health. Do not stop this habit of walking when you return home. You must to be in the best of health to concentrate fully on your worship wherever you are.
7. You are never more than a foot from another pilgrim when you are in Mecca during the peak period of the pilgrimage. Cover your nose and mouth with a mask when you leave your hotel/apartment to reduce the likelihood of infection. You can get a good quality washable mask (Price SR 7 to SR 9 per piece) at the pharmacies there.
8. If you wear glasses, bring along an extra pair, preferably one with a plastic frame. The likelihood of your glasses falling down and being stepped on by sudden movements of the crowd are high. As an additional cover, bring along your glass prescriptions as well. There are optical shops near The Mosque.
9. Flatulence (passing of wind) is an important cause of the loss of wudu. In the crowd packed Holy Mosques, this can be a big problem. Avoid or reduce the intake of food that contribute to this problem. If this is a serious problem for you, consult your doctor. Both herbal and other medications [antacid antiflatulent] are now available to reduce the occurrence of flatulence.
10. The majority of pilgrims will be staying in rooms that will have 4 to 10 persons per room. If you snore loudly and continuously, you can make life miserable for you roommates. Don't expect them to show the same tolerance that your wife has shown all these years! Medication and treatment are now available for this condition. Consult your doctor.
2.Most pilgrims will suffer from one or more of the following: sore throat, coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose and fever. Bring enough supplies of over the counter medication. This will reduce the need to make frequent trips to the pharmacy and also your out of pocket expenses.
3. Take multivitamins daily as you may not be eating a balanced diet there.
4. If you have asthma, consult your doctor on the extra precautions you need to take as it is very dusty in many of the places you'll be visiting.
5. Avoid applying perfumes with strong smell when you go to The Mosque. Have a heart for those with medical conditions like asthma and migraine. Strong smells are associated with migraine and asthma attacks. When you consider the well-being of others in your actions, The Almighty will be pleased and insha Allah, reward you. [Perfumes are prohibited in the state of ihram.]
6. The Hajj pilgrimage involves a lot of walking. If you don't go for daily walks, begin it well before your journey to The Holy Land. This will reduce the likelihood of getting muscle pulls and cramps. The tawaf, sa'ee, and the frequent daily walks to The Mosque will help to improve your health. Do not stop this habit of walking when you return home. You must to be in the best of health to concentrate fully on your worship wherever you are.
7. You are never more than a foot from another pilgrim when you are in Mecca during the peak period of the pilgrimage. Cover your nose and mouth with a mask when you leave your hotel/apartment to reduce the likelihood of infection. You can get a good quality washable mask (Price SR 7 to SR 9 per piece) at the pharmacies there.
8. If you wear glasses, bring along an extra pair, preferably one with a plastic frame. The likelihood of your glasses falling down and being stepped on by sudden movements of the crowd are high. As an additional cover, bring along your glass prescriptions as well. There are optical shops near The Mosque.
9. Flatulence (passing of wind) is an important cause of the loss of wudu. In the crowd packed Holy Mosques, this can be a big problem. Avoid or reduce the intake of food that contribute to this problem. If this is a serious problem for you, consult your doctor. Both herbal and other medications [antacid antiflatulent] are now available to reduce the occurrence of flatulence.
10. The majority of pilgrims will be staying in rooms that will have 4 to 10 persons per room. If you snore loudly and continuously, you can make life miserable for you roommates. Don't expect them to show the same tolerance that your wife has shown all these years! Medication and treatment are now available for this condition. Consult your doctor.
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