Hajj Preparation Tips For You

For anyone preparing to perform Hajj, it’s an incredibly exciting time, but also a time of great spiritual importance. As the Hajj can be an arduous trip, it is necessary to begin preparations a year in advance.

Physical Preparation

Taking care of your health is crucial before and during the Hajj pilgrimage. Some of the ways you can begin is through a workout regimen that includes walking and strength-training exercises a few months before you leave.

If you have a history of illness, it would be necessary to consult your physician to get approval for travel.

Mental Preparation

Apart from being physically ready, being mentally and spiritually ready is essential. The most important aspect of performing a Hajj is to ensure your mind, body and soul are cleansed. This would make a purposeful period for you to repent, make amends and reconcile with strained relationships. To strengthen your relationship with Allah, you will also need to practice patience, tolerance, and self-control.

Travel Essential Preparation

Having a well-organised checklist ensures you have all the essentials for your journey. It helps streamline your packing process, so you can focus on the spiritual aspects of your pilgrimage. Here are some of the essential items which you should not forget!

1. Clothes & Footwear

The Ihram, a two-piece set of plain white cloth, is the dress code for men during Hajj while women are allowed to wear regular clothing that conceals the entire body, with only hands and face uncovered.

2. Abayas and Outer Coverings

Packing a few comfortable abayas (Burqa) or outer coverings are essential for your Hajj. You can also consider taking under caps to keep your hijab in place throughout the day.

3. Hajj Neck Bag or Ihram Belt

Don’t forget to carry a Hajj neck bag or Ihram belt to store personal belongings such as your passport, money, mobile phone, portable phone charger or power bank, and more. Now that you know what you need to pack, you’re almost set! Apart from performing your Hajj, you can also plan the types of souvenirs you could purchase for your loved ones from the holy land to remind them they are close to your heart.

Now that you know what you need to pack, you’re almost set! Apart from performing your Hajj, you can also plan the types of souveniers from the holy land you could purchase for your loved ones to remind them they are close to your heart.

Upon purchasing these souvenirs, you can ship it back home or selected ASEAN countries using Pos Malaysia’s logistics service. Our Hajj Baggage Service is reliable, safe and fast so you can ship it back even while you are still at Mecca or Medina.

Some items which are great gifts for your loved ones are sejadahs, prayer beads, kurmas & nuts and Al-Qurans.

If you are sending back items such as Al-Qurans or home decor which consist of the word ‘Allah’, rest assured, your items will undergo a special handling where we take extra care of it and ensure the handler does not mishandle it in any manner which may be disrespectful.

Our aim is for all Malaysians to have a smooth Hajj so let Pos Malaysia handle your parcels safely!