Like I said, it's getting crowded now as the days of Hajj are fast approaching. I arrived at the Haram around 5:00 am for Salaltul Fajr (which is at 5:26 am), but I was unable to even get in! This section was full as indicated by the red light above the doorway. Above every doorway are Red and Green lights indicating whether or not this particular section is full. Today the light was red! So I whipped out my musalla (prayer rug) and prayed on the street with hundreds of other folks.
After salaat, we prayed janazah (funeral prayer) for a child. It is worth noting that I have never prayed a single prayer (5 every day) without also praying the funeral prayer afterwards! After every prayer, there are funeral prayers without exception.
After salaat, we prayed janazah (funeral prayer) for a child. It is worth noting that I have never prayed a single prayer (5 every day) without also praying the funeral prayer afterwards! After every prayer, there are funeral prayers without exception.
After Zuhr SalaatLater on that day, on my way to the Masjid, I noticed a large crowd at the entrance I normally use. On coming closer I noticed a haji lying on the ground with 3 medics trying to resuscitate him. He seemed in his early sixties and completely unconscious. He seemed far gone with no response to the CPR being administered by the medics. By the time we got closer to the entrance and upon looking back, it seemed like the medics had given up. Another haji dies in the House of Allah - a dream for many.
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