Need help
I specifically made the account for this i have tried posting on hajj subreddits but for some reason those posts are being deleted i dont know why… i am actually new to reddit so not well versed with the rules
Assalam o Alaikum everyone.
I needed some advice or maybe even a little reassurance regarding Hajj.
On the 12th of May, my mother and I will be leaving from Pakistan for Hajj Alhamdulillah. I know this is one of the biggest blessings Allah can give someone especially at such a young age, and I truly am grateful from the bottom of my heart. But alongside that gratitude, I’m also feeling extremely anxious and overwhelmed.
It will only be me and my mother travelling together. We do not have a mehram with us, nor do we know anyone there personally. I have also never really travelled outside Pakistan before, so the thought of going to a completely different environment, managing everything on our own, and facing such huge crowds is honestly very frightening for me.
Every time I think about the journey ahead, instead of feeling excitement, my mind starts imagining all the possible difficulties and dangers. I keep worrying about getting lost, handling emergencies, staying safe in crowded places, taking care of my mother properly, and simply managing things in a country and situation that is entirely new for us.
That is why I wanted to ask those who have performed it before, especially women who travelled without family groups or previous travel experience:
\- What precautions should we take?
\- What important things should we avoid?
\- How do we stay safe and calm in such crowded places?
\- What should we always keep with us?
\- Are there any common mistakes first-time pilgrims make?
I know millions of people complete Hajj safely every year, and I am trying my best to put my trust in Allah, but sometimes the fear becomes overwhelming. I would really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, duas, or comforting words from those who have been through this journey before.
Please keep me and my mother in your duas that Allah makes this journey easy, safe, accepted, and full of barakah for us. JazakAllah Khair.