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Visiting Istanbul in 3 Days

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“You cannot know what love is unless you are in love with Istanbul”

(Sultan Abdul Hamid Han)

By Hassan Rabbani

21st Jan, 2025

A Picture of Sultan Abdul Hamid Han Hazretleri at the Restaurant of His Great-Great-Granddaughter

Istanbul is one of the great beauties of the world, both spiritually and aesthetically. For us Muslims, Istanbul served as the capital of our faith for many centuries. It has been the birthplace of millions of scholars and spiritual giants. In Istanbul, one can witness the manifestation of the beauty of our faith: the mosques, the schools, and the great architectural monuments. For us, it represents what Ihsan truly is.

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Book Your Own Umrah!

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In recent years, with Saudi Arabia opening up tourist visas for Westerners, there has been a significant increase in the faithful visiting the two holy cities. Many are now booking their own flights, arranging their own accommodations, and experiencing the blessings of this spiritual journey on their own terms. It’s incredible to see how affordable it has become, you can now find flights from European cities to Jeddah for as little as £60. In this blog, I’ll share my personal experience of performing Umrah on a budget, with the hope of inspiring you to go on this spiritual journey yourself.

My eldest holding the Ka’bah during our Umrah in 2022
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