7:07 a.m. #Makkah: Completed second #Umrah on behalf of parents, brother, grandparents. Included in intention were all who asked.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Included in second #Umrah intention+closing supplication (prayer) were any of you who asked+any who I asked to do Umrah on behalf of.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Changed out of my Ihram, two simple white cloth sheets, back into the Toronto clothes. I cut an inch of my hair myself to complete Umrah…
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Yet, will still hunt down barber shop and go bald as is strongly recommended. Go big or go home, right? Heh heh.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Have been running pretty much on Zam Zam water since arriving in #Makkah 28 hours ago. Now it’s time for BIG breakfast. Then Jumah prayers.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Will share a few images from this Second Umrah, since it was on your behalf, it makes sense to do so. Hopefully, you may pray for me too 🙂
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Footprints of Father Prophet Ibrahim/Abraham (Peace be upon him) on stone he stood on building Kaaba http://twitpic.com/5665nr
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Enclosure protecting stone with Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham’s (pbuh) footprints. http://twitpic.com/5666j4
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
People clinging to the Door of the Holy Kaaba in #Makkah. http://twitpic.com/5668cd
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Spiritual Playoff Beard: Where Playoffs = Umrah; The Cup = Eternity. http://twitpic.com/5669wi
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
‘#TDOT‘ in front of The Holy Kaaba? Took it as a sign my Toronto-centric prayers being heard. http://twitpic.com/566bes
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Prayers being made at base of wall of The Holy Kaaba in #Makkah. http://twitpic.com/566che
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Stood here for long time hoping to secure a prayer spot behind the Imam for Fajr/Dawn prayers… http://twitpic.com/566dwc
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
From my eventual prayer spot: Sheikh Sudais, Imam of Masjid-al-Haram #Makkah, waits to lead Fajr. http://twitpic.com/566f3r
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Timing was that Fajr fell in-between my 7 Tawafs and 7 Saeey. Here we’re waiting for Fajr to start. http://twitpic.com/566gdg
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
VERY fortunate child / People wait to be allowed into Original Kaaba boundary, now uncovered. http://twitpic.com/566hbw
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Like torrent rain, people flooded into this area of The Holy Kaaba within seconds once re-opened. http://twitpic.com/566jpe
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
The Giant Clock Tower is indeed controversial, yet it did/does ease the burden of ‘this’ pilgrim. http://twitpic.com/566kwp
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
To protect Mount Safa from erosion, it’s coated and behind glass. Yet, found this ONE spot to start! http://twitpic.com/566lxt
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Mount Safa. We run between it and Mount Marwah for total of 7 circuits. (Felt labyrinthy 🙂 ) http://twitpic.com/566mwk
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Leaving Mount Safa, beginning towards Mount Marwah. http://twitpic.com/566nzj
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Unlike Mount Safa, Mount Marwah is exposed, though protectively coated to prevent erosion… http://twitpic.com/566ovn
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Leaving Mount Marwah for Mount Safa. We make intentions and supplications each time we reach the two http://twitpic.com/566prf
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Between Safa and Marwah, we are supposed to rush, speed up, for a short distance… http://twitpic.com/566qtg
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
The green lights indicate when we start and stop speeding up during our circuits between Safa+Marwah http://twitpic.com/566rw7
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Between the green lights… http://twitpic.com/566se5
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
The inner-lanes give priority to pilgrims in wheel-chairs moving between Mounts Safa and Marwah. http://twitpic.com/566tfs
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
One pilgrim on Mount Marwah as he likely just completed the required 7 circuits, Umrah nearly done. http://twitpic.com/566veh
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Having completed running between Safa and Marwah 7 times, I only had to prayed tow rakats (prostrations), then cut my hair…
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
The ‘Saee’, running between Safa+Marwah, now done, I walk to the recommended area for closing prayer http://twitpic.com/566wkc
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Standing before beginning closing Umrah prayer, included as many of you by name as I could remember! http://twitpic.com/566xhh
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
After ending my closing Umrah prayer, this cute kid walked by holding a Qur’an… http://twitpic.com/566yms
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
I cut my own hair. With that, this second Umrah, intended for you who asked+who I remembered is done http://twitpic.com/566zjm
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
While tweeting these pictures, I delayed an overdue breakfast. Suddenly a masjid worker gave me an entire bag of dates, smiled & walked away
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
My Makkah / Mecca experience is completely different than the days just spent Madinah / Medina. Madinah felt personal. Makkah=public sharing
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
It’s Friday Congregational Prayers, Jumah prayers here in a few hours. Hopefully you all may remember me in your local Friday prayers. 🙂
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Asalamalaykum. Peace and greetings be upon you all. — HiMY in Makkah
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
“@OakBayBoy: @HiMYSYeD Thank you, Sir, for allowing us to follow your path. That was cool in the extreme. Seriously. Thanks.” #Umrah #Makkah
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Friday Jumah prayers ended an hour ago. Yet tens of thousands pour out of Masjid-al-Haram in #Makkah http://twitpic.com/569ir8
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Y’know that Friday Afternoon People Explosion Feeling around #Toronto‘s Masjids? Ditto for #Makkah! http://twitpic.com/569jz5
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Having prayed in #Madinah last Friday and praying in #Makkah this Friday, this Muslim’s bucket list just ticked off two boxes. 🙂
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
The current feeling is like one hundred Eids all at once! #Makkah
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Before friday prayers, found an english speaking bengali barber. For Saudi Riyal 120: I’m now bald, clean shaven, got a Facial(!) Shldr rub.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
It is the first time in my life I’ve experienced getting a Facial. Makes feel all ‘Halal #Makkah-Metro-Sexual’ like… Heh heh.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
These blue bags, like Toronto’s blue Boxes, contain discarded plastic cups used to drink ZamZam H2O http://twitpic.com/569nc7
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
That was something else… People watching for an hour plus, as Friday worshippers exited the Haram. http://twitpic.com/569o36
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Sun’s beating down on my, newly bald, head; Blackerry battery, both of them, need recharge; now craving 2nd RedBull knockoff CodeRed of day.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
InshAllah, God-Alone Willing, there is one last place I want to visit in #Makkah. It’s day-long endeavour, dunno if it will happen. Manana.
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Masjid-al-Haram’s MASSIVE expansion flock of construction cranes standing tall in downtown #Makkah. http://twitpic.com/569rd6
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Makes me wonder if #Makkah‘s Fire Department uses ZamZam Holy Water to fight ‘fires’? #cities — http://twitpic.com/56bgpc
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
‘The Body Shop’ across the street from the Masjid-al-Haram in #Makkah. http://twitpic.com/56bi6w
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Just finished praying Asr Salat / Late Afternoon prayers in #Makkah. http://twitpic.com/56biu3
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Throughout downtown #Makkah is: constant construction; blasting of mountain sides; cranes; debris. http://twitpic.com/56bk9m
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
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[_]@sethgodin, [_]@TravellerW, [_]@HiMYSYeD (insert final Jeopardy theme music here) http://twitpic.com/56cwq4
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
Bird’s eye view of The Holy Kaaba from roof of Masjid-al-Haram in #Makkah. 12:37 a.m. http://twitpic.com/56hyoy
— HïMY SYeD (@HiMYSYeD) June 3, 2011
