Day Eleven!
WE ARE HERE!!!
(((listen))) Tuesday Evening:
(((listen))) Wednesday Morning:
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Alhamdulillah, we visited many Masaajid 
on the island of Zanzibar. We also visited the shopping markets, 
to get the feel of what life is about. The women are well-clad and practicing Muslims. We saw the different spices that they have on the island. Most of the spices are grown on the Island. Tumeric; Curry leaves; Ilachi etc. We saw how it is grown and packed.
The weather in Zanzibar was 55 c; unbearable heat indeed. At 15:30, after lunch we got onto the ferry back to Dar Es Salaam.
When we reached Dar Es Salaam, we looked for some accommodation to sleep the night over. As we searched for accommodation we found some places were run down for about $10 per person. But, we settled for some better accommodation at $20 per person. 
We tasted some of the delicacies of Tanzania. A kind of ‘plough’ that is cooked with rice. 
WEDNESDAY MORNING: Today, we got up early and prepared our things to move on our journey. We were very excited that we did not even have breakfast. Our plan was to go from Dar Es Salaam by bus towards Nairobi. They say that the journey would be about 15 hours.
We left at 06:30am. The buses are relatively comfortable. The roads are satisfactory, with many potholes. 80km per hour is the speed with which they travel.
What makes the journey even better is that the bus is not full. We have much space to stretch our legs etc. Nibbling on some baltong and ‘Putkos’.
As we drive through Tanzania, we once again experienced the majestic scenery of Tanzania. It is a beautiful morning with 38 c. 
We hope to be in Nairobi at 21:00 tonight, Insha Allah!
Tags: haj travels
November 28th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Assalaamu alaykum
Very interesting journey May Allah take you guys safely and quickly. Give some da’wah enroute!
Fee Amaanillah
November 28th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Respected Brothers, May Allah Ta’ala accept your Haj and your sacrifices - Ameen. Remember the suffering ummah in your pious and accepted Haj -InshaAllah. Convey our salaams to our Master Hazrat Muhammed (saw) when in Medina, InshaAllah (if you all remember).
Was Salaam.
Yacoob Vahed
http://www.alimdaad.com
083-7085826 cell
November 28th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
We went to Dar e salaam 2 years ago… my sister was working there for a year or so, went to visit her there.. beautiful place, beautiful people. Zanzibar, stone town.. rustic.. we managed to go to the serengeti as well.. we were fortunate to see a cheetah kill a thompson gazelle. We saw all of the big 5. We went to the ngorogoro crater..
Subhanallah.. Africa is beautiful..
November 28th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Alhumdo Lillah, Wonderful idea for this Blog, to keeo track and be together with the Hujjaj Backpackers, via Africa for Hajj, May Almighty Allah make their journey safe and to inspire many others to undertake a similar kind of Journey for Hajj, that brings out the traditional and Original, ways for making a journey to Hajj.
November 29th, 2007 at 7:15 am
As Salaam mu Alaikum Brothers
May Allah Grant you a safe return - Ameen. Please remember the Ummah in your duas.
Ebrahim - Gauteng
November 29th, 2007 at 7:47 am
Slm,
November 29th, 2007 at 9:02 am
As Salaamu Alaikum
Brothers, may this Journey be one that is fulfilling. May Allah (swt) make it easy for you, Aaamen….
November 29th, 2007 at 9:05 am
Assalamoalaikum, you are indeed the fortunate ones among the millions going for the journey of their lifetime. Please remember us in your Duas as we eagerly track your movements. Spiritually I feel I am travelling with you. Wassalaam.
November 29th, 2007 at 10:09 am
Was Salaam
It brings joy to the heart to see our young Muslims striving in this way. I make dua that they reach their blessed destination safely. May their noble example inspire others to do the same. Their courage should be applauded by most of us who have become spoilt in luxuary. These young people should make us realize that Islam is a religion of sacrfice and effort.
Was Salaam
Afzal Ismail
http://www.muslimsatwork.co.za
November 30th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Assalaam u alaikum war Rahmatullahi wa Baraakaathuhu
Respected Brothers,
We have been e-mailing your daily reports to all our mailing list with an aim to encourage others towards following this route in the future
Below are some messages of support for the brothers going for Hajj by land that we got from our readership.
From us as Muslims in Malawi, we wish you the best and request lots of duas during this historical journey.
Was Salaam
Muslims in Malawi
E.mail: muslimsinmalawi@gmail.com
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From: Fatima Ebrahim [mailto:fatima@shap.co.za]
Sent: 27 November 2007 10:56
To: muslimsinmalawi@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Hajj by Land - Setting a trend?!?
Wa alaykum salaam
Ameen may Allah accept and be satisfied with their efforts
Shukran for sharing it with us Allah is the Greatest
Wa laykum salaam
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From: A. Rashid Jakhura [mailto:a.rashid@fargomw.com]
Sent: 27 November 2007 15:21
To: muslimsinmalawi@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Hajj by Land - Setting a trend?!?
Dear Brothers
We pray to Almighty Allah that He makes their desired trip an easy and fruitful one Ameen Please convey our best wishes for them and that as we pray for them that they do the same during their amazing journey and once they reach their destination and perform their Hajj
Ameen and Eid Mubarak from A Rashid and family
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From: City Cycle House [mailto:cchpvtltd@eureka.lk]
Sent: 27 November 2007 12:52
To: muslimsinmalawi@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Hajj by Land - Setting a trend?!?
DEAR RESPECTED BROTHERS IN ISLAM,
LET’S PRAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH TO MAKE OUR HAJJI’S SCARIFIES EASY IN THEIR JOURNEY TO KA’BATHULLAH.
SALAAMS…..ON BEHALF OF MUSLIMS LIVING IN CEYLON-SRILNKA.
MUSHTAQ.
(M) 0094 777 561122.
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From: abduljaman damahan [mailto:abs_damahan@yahoo.com]
Sent: 27 November 2007 21:55
To: muslimsinmalawi@gmail.com
Subject: Re: My Prayers to this long Journey
To my brothers & Sisters….
Assalam….
My prayer and duwaa to this long journey for the performance of hajj.
Ameen…
Brother Abduljaman Damahan
ExploreWorldAbs
November 30th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Assalamu ‘Alikum Wa Rahmatullah
Dear Adventurers in the path of Allah
Hajj is called a “Journey of a lifetime,” but for you brave fellows, it will always be an “Adventure of a lifetime.” Africa is indeed rich in Islamic history. Try to visit as many places as possible - en route, especially in North Africa, even if it means taking a slight detour. I doubt you will get this opportunity again in a hurry - so make the best of it.
Allah tells us to “traverse the earth and witness the ending of those who sinned.” Take this journey with the intention of fulfilling this Qur’anic directive and notice different nations and cultures in various states of ascendancy or decline, advancement or regression, prosperity or poverty… and take a lesson from them all.
May Allah preserve your health and keep you safe from all problems enroute. Please make special du’a for my family and myeslf at Arafaat too and may Allah bring your back safely - ameen.
And by the way, everytime you speak about your biltong and padkos - I think you guys must have taken a mountain of it!
Was Salaam
Khalid Dhorat (Laudium)
November 30th, 2007 at 9:38 am
salaams
its with great pleasre that we wish all you hajis well and safe journey. may ALLAH guide you all and make your journey safe and comfortable. our thoughts are always with you.
salaams
November 30th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Assalaamualaykum
The spirit of adventure is part of our Islamic Heritage. We pray and hope that this journey will be an inspiration to many of us who can only sit back and say “Wish we were there”! May Allah (swt) grant you the strength and courage and success inshallah.
Wslm
Zeinoul Abedien Cajee
Awqaf SA
November 30th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
salaams.may allah make your trip easy and reward you for your sacrifices.send our salams at the rawda mubarak if u remember.enjoy the biltong and putcos