The Muslim Jesus
TV Documentary - shown on Sunday 19 August 2007 on ITV1, UK
Islam and Christianity have been portrayed as mortal enemies for 1400 years. Locked in combat until the end of time when finally on the day of judgement God will announce the winner. This so called 'clash of civilisations' has defined Christian and Muslim relations from the wars of the crusades to the current 'war on terror'.
But there is another story. It’s a story that revolves around one man. The man whom a billion Muslims and 1.2 billion Christians call the Messiah but who is seen by both in very different ways – Jesus.
The Muslim Jesus uses the Quran and other Islamic texts to explore the differing ways in which Christian and Muslim faiths both acknowledge Jesus. Scholars, teachers, parents, rappers, poets and historians come together for the one hour special narrated by Melvin Bragg. Full text - Click here
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Fasting the Day of `Ashura’
Various sightings from members of Moonsighting.com UK have stated that the month of Muharram 1432 AH will start from Tuesday 7 December 2010 (i.e. sunset of the previous day), which means Ashura (10 Muharram) will be on Thursday 16 December 2010), Insha-Allah.
The Ninth and Tenth day of Muharram… a Blessed Fast
Taken from islamonline.net
Q: What is so important about 9th and 10th of Muharram, known to be Tasu`ah and `Ashura'? Why do Muslims fast on these days?
Answered by Shahul Hameed
Thank you for your question.
Muharram is the first month in the Muslim lunar calendar, known as the Hijrah calendar. This month is marked by the fasting recommended for Muslims on the 9th (Tasu`ah) and 10th (`Ashura').
These fasts are not obligatory like the fast of Ramadan. Yet, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has laid great emphasis on them, as his hadith shows.
For example, upon his arrival in Madinah, he found the Jews observing fast on the day of `Ashura' When asked about this, they said:
"On this day Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy (in Egypt) and so Prophet Musa [Moses] fasted on this day giving thanks to Allah."
Prophet Muhammad responded:
"We have more right and closer connection with Musa (peace be upon him) than you have." So, God’s messenger observed fast on the day of `Ashura' and taught us to observe it. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet also said:
"If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram [as well].” (Reported by Muslim.)
As it is evident from the above hadiths, the two days are important to us. This is because we Muslims are the real inheritors of the tradition of Moses, a great prophet of Islam. In fact, the Qur'an narrates the story in details, as to how Allah delivered Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel from the tyranny of the Pharaoh and his hordes.
Moses is one of five great prophets known to be Ulul-`Azm (The Resolute Ones). These are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), as mentioned in the Qur'an. So there is no wonder that the day of `Ashura' that commemorates the liberation of the Children of Israel, is important for the followers of the final Prophet too.
Thus, fasting on the day of `Ashura' is a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. A believer who follows the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this regard gets a great reward, as in following him in other aspects of sunnah. Fasting day of `Ashura', expiates for the sins of the past year.
The Prophet said,
"Fasting the day of `Ashura' (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year" (Muslim).
It is noteworthy in this connection that there are some unfounded ideas about `Ashura', prevailing among some Muslims. For example, this is like the belief that the Judgment Day will take place on the Day of `Ashura'. Such fanciful beliefs have no basis in authentic Islamic sources.
There is also the idea that the importance of `Ashura' is due to the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) at Karbala. This was a real tragic episode in the history of Islam.
Yet, to attribute the sanctity of `Ashura' to the martyrdom of Al-Husain is wrong. This, as it was the Prophet himself who established its significance for Muslims, long before the birth of his grandson.
The same idea is associated also with the belief that the month of Muharram is an unlucky month! So, some people avoid holding marriage ceremonies throughout this month. This is definitely a superstition opposed to the teachings of Islam.
We may notice on these days, people organizing elaborate lamentation and mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom at Karbala. There is no doubt that the martyrdom of Karbala was one of the most tragic events in our history, as mentioned before. Yet, the processions and pageants held in that connection are far from Islamic; rather they are redolent of the jahiliyya (mental ignorance of truth) customs.
The Qur'an and Prophetic Sunnah teach us that in the event of a person’s death, we should be patiently forbearing and say: *{to Allah we belong and to Him is our return).}* (Al Baqarah 2:156).
So, there is no question of “celebrating” such an occasion. In fact, it is a practice that crept into the community after the time of Prophet Muhammad and has no basis in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
We as Muslims are enjoined to follow the explicit commands and prohibitions of the Qur'an and Sunnah in our life. Let us pray to Allah Almighty to help us all and guide us to be His sincerely obedient servants.
The Ninth and Tenth day of Muharram… a Blessed Fast
Taken from islamonline.net
Q: What is so important about 9th and 10th of Muharram, known to be Tasu`ah and `Ashura'? Why do Muslims fast on these days?
Answered by Shahul Hameed
Thank you for your question.
Muharram is the first month in the Muslim lunar calendar, known as the Hijrah calendar. This month is marked by the fasting recommended for Muslims on the 9th (Tasu`ah) and 10th (`Ashura').
These fasts are not obligatory like the fast of Ramadan. Yet, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has laid great emphasis on them, as his hadith shows.
For example, upon his arrival in Madinah, he found the Jews observing fast on the day of `Ashura' When asked about this, they said:
"On this day Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy (in Egypt) and so Prophet Musa [Moses] fasted on this day giving thanks to Allah."
Prophet Muhammad responded:
"We have more right and closer connection with Musa (peace be upon him) than you have." So, God’s messenger observed fast on the day of `Ashura' and taught us to observe it. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet also said:
"If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram [as well].” (Reported by Muslim.)
As it is evident from the above hadiths, the two days are important to us. This is because we Muslims are the real inheritors of the tradition of Moses, a great prophet of Islam. In fact, the Qur'an narrates the story in details, as to how Allah delivered Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel from the tyranny of the Pharaoh and his hordes.
Moses is one of five great prophets known to be Ulul-`Azm (The Resolute Ones). These are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), as mentioned in the Qur'an. So there is no wonder that the day of `Ashura' that commemorates the liberation of the Children of Israel, is important for the followers of the final Prophet too.
Thus, fasting on the day of `Ashura' is a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. A believer who follows the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this regard gets a great reward, as in following him in other aspects of sunnah. Fasting day of `Ashura', expiates for the sins of the past year.
The Prophet said,
"Fasting the day of `Ashura' (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year" (Muslim).
It is noteworthy in this connection that there are some unfounded ideas about `Ashura', prevailing among some Muslims. For example, this is like the belief that the Judgment Day will take place on the Day of `Ashura'. Such fanciful beliefs have no basis in authentic Islamic sources.
There is also the idea that the importance of `Ashura' is due to the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) at Karbala. This was a real tragic episode in the history of Islam.
Yet, to attribute the sanctity of `Ashura' to the martyrdom of Al-Husain is wrong. This, as it was the Prophet himself who established its significance for Muslims, long before the birth of his grandson.
The same idea is associated also with the belief that the month of Muharram is an unlucky month! So, some people avoid holding marriage ceremonies throughout this month. This is definitely a superstition opposed to the teachings of Islam.
We may notice on these days, people organizing elaborate lamentation and mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom at Karbala. There is no doubt that the martyrdom of Karbala was one of the most tragic events in our history, as mentioned before. Yet, the processions and pageants held in that connection are far from Islamic; rather they are redolent of the jahiliyya (mental ignorance of truth) customs.
The Qur'an and Prophetic Sunnah teach us that in the event of a person’s death, we should be patiently forbearing and say: *{to Allah we belong and to Him is our return).}* (Al Baqarah 2:156).
So, there is no question of “celebrating” such an occasion. In fact, it is a practice that crept into the community after the time of Prophet Muhammad and has no basis in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
We as Muslims are enjoined to follow the explicit commands and prohibitions of the Qur'an and Sunnah in our life. Let us pray to Allah Almighty to help us all and guide us to be His sincerely obedient servants.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
By Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
Da`awah Enterprises International, LA, California. USA
Taken from sunnahonline.com
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm's willingness of sacrifice).
Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]
In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'ashûra, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]
These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.
There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the hajj. If a person is on the hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allâh be pleased with her, she said:
"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhârî]
Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.
By Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
Da`awah Enterprises International, LA, California. USA
Taken from sunnahonline.com
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm's willingness of sacrifice).
Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]
In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'ashûra, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]
These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.
There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the hajj. If a person is on the hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allâh be pleased with her, she said:
"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhârî]
Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia announced that 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Sunday 7 November 2010, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in 'Arafah on Monday 15 November 2010.
According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; and Hajj is announced to be on Monday, November 15, 2010, by Saudi Authorities. - Source: Moonsighting.com.
Please check your local mosque for confirmation of dates.
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
Taken from yaseen.org
Thanks to Amin Rahman for forwarding this article
Why do they matter?
Even for those not performing the pilgrimage, Hajj, the first ten days of this month are considered very sacred and a time for increased reflection, seeking Allah's forgiveness, doing good and various other forms of worship.
Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) has said about the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing [Sahih al-Bukhar].
So sacred are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah that Allah swears an oath by them when He says in the Quran: "By the dawn; by the ten nights" [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Swearing an oath by something indicates its importance and great benefit.
What kinds of worship should be performed?
While any good deed done for the sake of Allah according to the way He approves will be rewarded immensely during the first ten days, InshaAllah, some of the more specific actions mentioned in the traditions of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) are fasting and verbal Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah.
Fasting
In terms of fasting, it is particularly encouraged to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, known in Arabic as Yawm Arafah. The Prophet used to fast on this day [an Nisai and Abu Dawud]. Fasting on this day will expiate a Muslim's sins for two years.
Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Fasting the Day of Arafah will be credited with Allah by forgiving one's sins of the previous year and the following year.[Muslim]
One of the wives of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Allah’s Messenger used to fast the (first) nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, the day of Ashura, and three days of each month.[Sahih Sunan Abu Dawud #2129]
The day of Arafah is the day when the pilgrims stand in worship on the Mountain of Arafah. It is the best day of the Whole Year.
Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the [minor] sins of two years: a past one and a coming one. And fasting the day of Ashura expiates the sins of the past year. [Muslim]
There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire as He does no the day of Arafah. He comes close (to those standing on Arafah) and then revels before His angels, saying: "What are these people seeking?"[Muslim]
Dhikr
The verbal remembrance of Allah is another meritorious act during these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. "And mention the name of Allah on the appointed days"[12:28].
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) encouraged Muslims to recite a lot of Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Takbeer (Allahu-Akbar) during this time.The Takbeer may include the words "Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar, la ilaha ill-Allah; wa Allahu akbar wa Lillahil-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)," as well as other phrases.Men are encouraged to recite these phrases out loud and women quietly.
Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer individually when they heard them.
Good Deeds
Generally, all good deeds are rewarded highly at this blessed time. These actions include praying, reading Quran, making Du'a (supplication), giving in charity and being good to our families, and other voluntary (nafl) righteous deeds of worship. These are amongst the deeds that are multiplied in these days.
Seek Allah's Forgiveness and Repentance
In addition, seeking Allah's forgiveness (istighfar) and Tawbah (repentance) at this time is also encouraged. This means more than just a verbal statement of sorrow for past misdeeds. It also requires a firm resolution to avoid making the same mistakes in the future by giving up bad habits, and behavior while sincerely turning to Allah.
Sacrifice
The slaughtering of a sacrificial animal (Adhiyah) is also legislated for the Day of Sacrifice (10th) and the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th).
The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid ul-Adha or the day of an-Nahr (slaughtering). It marks the conclusion of the major rites of Hajj, and commemorates Allah’s bounty on Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam), when He gave him a ram to sacrifice as ransom for his son.
It is repoted that Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) slaughtered (sacrificed) two horned rams, black and white in colour, and said Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), and placed his foot on their sides (while slaughtering them). [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]
'The day of al-Fitr [Eid ul-Fitr], the day of an-Nahr, and the days of Tashreeq are Eid days for us Muslims. They are days of eating and drinking.' [Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, sahih al-Jami' #8192]
According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; and Hajj is announced to be on Monday, November 15, 2010, by Saudi Authorities. - Source: Moonsighting.com.
Please check your local mosque for confirmation of dates.
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
Taken from yaseen.org
Thanks to Amin Rahman for forwarding this article
Why do they matter?
Even for those not performing the pilgrimage, Hajj, the first ten days of this month are considered very sacred and a time for increased reflection, seeking Allah's forgiveness, doing good and various other forms of worship.
Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) has said about the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing [Sahih al-Bukhar].
So sacred are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah that Allah swears an oath by them when He says in the Quran: "By the dawn; by the ten nights" [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Swearing an oath by something indicates its importance and great benefit.
What kinds of worship should be performed?
While any good deed done for the sake of Allah according to the way He approves will be rewarded immensely during the first ten days, InshaAllah, some of the more specific actions mentioned in the traditions of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) are fasting and verbal Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah.
Fasting
In terms of fasting, it is particularly encouraged to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, known in Arabic as Yawm Arafah. The Prophet used to fast on this day [an Nisai and Abu Dawud]. Fasting on this day will expiate a Muslim's sins for two years.
Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Fasting the Day of Arafah will be credited with Allah by forgiving one's sins of the previous year and the following year.[Muslim]
One of the wives of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Allah’s Messenger used to fast the (first) nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, the day of Ashura, and three days of each month.[Sahih Sunan Abu Dawud #2129]
The day of Arafah is the day when the pilgrims stand in worship on the Mountain of Arafah. It is the best day of the Whole Year.
Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the [minor] sins of two years: a past one and a coming one. And fasting the day of Ashura expiates the sins of the past year. [Muslim]
There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire as He does no the day of Arafah. He comes close (to those standing on Arafah) and then revels before His angels, saying: "What are these people seeking?"[Muslim]
Dhikr
The verbal remembrance of Allah is another meritorious act during these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. "And mention the name of Allah on the appointed days"[12:28].
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) encouraged Muslims to recite a lot of Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Takbeer (Allahu-Akbar) during this time.The Takbeer may include the words "Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar, la ilaha ill-Allah; wa Allahu akbar wa Lillahil-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)," as well as other phrases.Men are encouraged to recite these phrases out loud and women quietly.
Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer individually when they heard them.
Good Deeds
Generally, all good deeds are rewarded highly at this blessed time. These actions include praying, reading Quran, making Du'a (supplication), giving in charity and being good to our families, and other voluntary (nafl) righteous deeds of worship. These are amongst the deeds that are multiplied in these days.
Seek Allah's Forgiveness and Repentance
In addition, seeking Allah's forgiveness (istighfar) and Tawbah (repentance) at this time is also encouraged. This means more than just a verbal statement of sorrow for past misdeeds. It also requires a firm resolution to avoid making the same mistakes in the future by giving up bad habits, and behavior while sincerely turning to Allah.
Sacrifice
The slaughtering of a sacrificial animal (Adhiyah) is also legislated for the Day of Sacrifice (10th) and the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th).
The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid ul-Adha or the day of an-Nahr (slaughtering). It marks the conclusion of the major rites of Hajj, and commemorates Allah’s bounty on Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam), when He gave him a ram to sacrifice as ransom for his son.
It is repoted that Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) slaughtered (sacrificed) two horned rams, black and white in colour, and said Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), and placed his foot on their sides (while slaughtering them). [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]
'The day of al-Fitr [Eid ul-Fitr], the day of an-Nahr, and the days of Tashreeq are Eid days for us Muslims. They are days of eating and drinking.' [Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, sahih al-Jami' #8192]
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What is Halloween and where did it come?
What is Halloween and where did it come from?
Taken from www.alhudapk.com
Halloween today is defined by children going house to house on the night of October 31st, dressed up in a variety of costumes collecting treats.
Although Halloween may seem like a time for children to have fun carving pumpkins and collecting candy, not many know the origins of this ‘festival’ and its traditions that date back centuries.
The origins of Halloween date back to the time of the Celtics or ‘Celts’. They were a group occupying the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France about 2,000 years ago. This group celebrated their new year on November 1st. This day marked the end of the summer and was reflected upon as a time of darkness and cold as winter approached. The Celtics associated this dark time of year with death.
On October 31st (the Celtic new year’s eve) they celebrated a festival called Samhain. This celebration was supported by the belief that the ghosts of the dead roamed the earth. Priests (‘Druids’) were believed to be able to communicate with these ghostly spirits and tell the future by doing so; by telling the ‘future’ many were given hope for the long, dark winter ahead. The Priests built large fires on this night and the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities/gods. During the festival they wore animal heads and skins as costumes.
Customs
Dressing up in costumes: This was done so that the ‘spirits of the dead’ would not recognize people. It was also done by people imitating supernatural beings that were believed to roam the earth at that time.
Trick-or-treating: The Priests/Druids would go from house to house on October 31st and demand specific types of food (to offer to the spirits in order to calm them). If their demands were not met, it was believed the people and their homes would be cursed with trouble, sickness, and death. Prosperity was promised to those who generously donated (hence the phrase, ‘trick or treat’, implying a demand for treats or else a certain consequence would have to be given).
Jack-o'-lantern: This started off as a legend associated with a man of Irish origin named Jack who supposedly enjoyed playing pranks on the Devil. The legend states that after his death, Jack did not go to Heaven or Hell and therefore, had to wander the earth carrying a lantern, providing him with some light to see where he was going. Pumpkins that were hollowed out and had candles lit inside were representative of this legend. They were also supposed to scare evil spirits away (this is why odd looking faces are carved on the pumpkins).
Bats & Black cats: These animals were believed to communicate with the dead. It is also believed black cats were able to house the souls of witches.
How Halloween came into Christianity
By the 800s A.D., the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas, (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be known as All-hallows Eve or Holly Eve (because it was the eve of a holy celebration the next day) and eventually, Halloween.
Quick Fact: The word Halloween does not appear in the bible at all. Jeremiah 10:02 clearly warns: “Do not follow the ways of other heathens (pagans)”.
Halloween Today
Each year people spend billions of dollars on candy and costumes at this time of year. A survey conducted by BIGresearch found that an estimated $3.29 billion was spent on this holiday in 2005. In a world stricken with poverty and malnutrition in many underprivileged countries, this amount seems rather Ridiculous to be spent on candy and costumes.
Quick Facts: In 2003, the major pumpkin producing states in America produced an estimated 805 million pounds, valued at $81 million.
United Nations World Food Program
- more than 800 million people go to bed without food everyday
- one child dies every five seconds in the world form hunger and other related causes
Many devil worshippers and occult groups now ritualistically recognize Halloween as the Devil’s Day. Over 60% of costumes are sold to adults who become outrageous exhibitionists.
The Islamic Perspective
“We have sent them the truth, but they indeed practice falsehood” (Quran 23:10)
“You must keep to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an innovation, andevery innovation is misleading.” (Bukhari).
In order to save one self from falling into and following the practices of a society, one must have firm knowledge of the teachings and rulings of ones own religion and belief system. Clearly all that deviates from the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) and leads to wrong practices is contrary to the beliefs of Islam.
Halloween is a celebration that rejoices in all things magical and evil. In the Quran Allah says of magic that it only harms and brings no benefit (Surah Al-Baqarah, V.102).
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The final hour will not come until my followers copy the deeds of the previous nations and follow them very closely, span by span, and cubit by cubit” (Bukhari).
“Whoever imitates a nation is one of them” (Abu Dawud).
Islam propagates the idea of conscious living, and upon the advent of Islam, it served to cleanse ignorant and superstitious practices. Muslims have been ordered to work for a purposeful, beneficial cause for mankind. Indulging in prehistoric and ignorant practices can only lead to frittering away ones life and thus making one an ultimate loser in the Hereafter.
References:
http://www.agday.org/tc/tc-funfacts.html
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa103098.htm
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/misc/halloween_an_islamic_perspective.htm
What we can do tonight when the children come for candy?
This is an extract of letter response to the above article sent to alhudapk.com
Alhamdulillah, my children never went trick or treating on halloween ever, instead we always tried to educate ourselves and others about this event. We tried different strategies every year.
Couple of times I gathered my children and invited their friends to share the reality of Halloween on that evening that helped them stay away from the influence of this event.
Alhamdulillah, children responded very well and they were shocked as well as disgusted when they found out the reality behind this tradition. They were so exited that they even wanted to tell all this information to the children that were coming to the door for candy.
About the candy giving issue we tried different strategies as well. One year we just went to the Masjid during that time and came home after it was over. One year my children made different signs and put them on the entrance door facing outside. They had different messages like “sorry! No candy, your dentist will be mad! Etc.
Last year we tried a different approach as we are always apprehensive and skeptical whether to give candy or not because generally it is not a good manner to let someone go empty handed when they come to your door for whatever reason. So along side the candy we gave books. The book was “An illustrated guide to understanding Islam”, which we have been distributing in our community for some time now, Alhamdulillah. Tonight, Insha Allah we plan to give the book “One Message” along side the candy. Alhamdulillah, I believe this is a blessing from Allah SWT because the people are already coming to our door so we can do dawah work instead of letting this opportunity slip by or just get mad at them.
We are fortunate in this way that we have a facility here which provides us with books for dawah in large quantity, Alhamdulillah. People can look for similar options in their areas, e.g. masaajid, Islamic libraries or dawah centers to provide them with materials or just print out something good and relevant to the occasion from the internet if possible.
I hope that we can all learn and practice our beautiful Deen the way we are supposed to and help others do the same. I hope and pray that this can be beneficial for others as well. Any ideas or comments to improve our ways further will be greatly appreciated.
Taken from www.alhudapk.com
Halloween today is defined by children going house to house on the night of October 31st, dressed up in a variety of costumes collecting treats.
Although Halloween may seem like a time for children to have fun carving pumpkins and collecting candy, not many know the origins of this ‘festival’ and its traditions that date back centuries.
The origins of Halloween date back to the time of the Celtics or ‘Celts’. They were a group occupying the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France about 2,000 years ago. This group celebrated their new year on November 1st. This day marked the end of the summer and was reflected upon as a time of darkness and cold as winter approached. The Celtics associated this dark time of year with death.
On October 31st (the Celtic new year’s eve) they celebrated a festival called Samhain. This celebration was supported by the belief that the ghosts of the dead roamed the earth. Priests (‘Druids’) were believed to be able to communicate with these ghostly spirits and tell the future by doing so; by telling the ‘future’ many were given hope for the long, dark winter ahead. The Priests built large fires on this night and the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities/gods. During the festival they wore animal heads and skins as costumes.
Customs
Dressing up in costumes: This was done so that the ‘spirits of the dead’ would not recognize people. It was also done by people imitating supernatural beings that were believed to roam the earth at that time.
Trick-or-treating: The Priests/Druids would go from house to house on October 31st and demand specific types of food (to offer to the spirits in order to calm them). If their demands were not met, it was believed the people and their homes would be cursed with trouble, sickness, and death. Prosperity was promised to those who generously donated (hence the phrase, ‘trick or treat’, implying a demand for treats or else a certain consequence would have to be given).
Jack-o'-lantern: This started off as a legend associated with a man of Irish origin named Jack who supposedly enjoyed playing pranks on the Devil. The legend states that after his death, Jack did not go to Heaven or Hell and therefore, had to wander the earth carrying a lantern, providing him with some light to see where he was going. Pumpkins that were hollowed out and had candles lit inside were representative of this legend. They were also supposed to scare evil spirits away (this is why odd looking faces are carved on the pumpkins).
Bats & Black cats: These animals were believed to communicate with the dead. It is also believed black cats were able to house the souls of witches.
How Halloween came into Christianity
By the 800s A.D., the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas, (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be known as All-hallows Eve or Holly Eve (because it was the eve of a holy celebration the next day) and eventually, Halloween.
Quick Fact: The word Halloween does not appear in the bible at all. Jeremiah 10:02 clearly warns: “Do not follow the ways of other heathens (pagans)”.
Halloween Today
Each year people spend billions of dollars on candy and costumes at this time of year. A survey conducted by BIGresearch found that an estimated $3.29 billion was spent on this holiday in 2005. In a world stricken with poverty and malnutrition in many underprivileged countries, this amount seems rather Ridiculous to be spent on candy and costumes.
Quick Facts: In 2003, the major pumpkin producing states in America produced an estimated 805 million pounds, valued at $81 million.
United Nations World Food Program
- more than 800 million people go to bed without food everyday
- one child dies every five seconds in the world form hunger and other related causes
Many devil worshippers and occult groups now ritualistically recognize Halloween as the Devil’s Day. Over 60% of costumes are sold to adults who become outrageous exhibitionists.
The Islamic Perspective
“We have sent them the truth, but they indeed practice falsehood” (Quran 23:10)
“You must keep to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an innovation, andevery innovation is misleading.” (Bukhari).
In order to save one self from falling into and following the practices of a society, one must have firm knowledge of the teachings and rulings of ones own religion and belief system. Clearly all that deviates from the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) and leads to wrong practices is contrary to the beliefs of Islam.
Halloween is a celebration that rejoices in all things magical and evil. In the Quran Allah says of magic that it only harms and brings no benefit (Surah Al-Baqarah, V.102).
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The final hour will not come until my followers copy the deeds of the previous nations and follow them very closely, span by span, and cubit by cubit” (Bukhari).
“Whoever imitates a nation is one of them” (Abu Dawud).
Islam propagates the idea of conscious living, and upon the advent of Islam, it served to cleanse ignorant and superstitious practices. Muslims have been ordered to work for a purposeful, beneficial cause for mankind. Indulging in prehistoric and ignorant practices can only lead to frittering away ones life and thus making one an ultimate loser in the Hereafter.
References:
http://www.agday.org/tc/tc-funfacts.html
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa103098.htm
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/misc/halloween_an_islamic_perspective.htm
What we can do tonight when the children come for candy?
This is an extract of letter response to the above article sent to alhudapk.com
Alhamdulillah, my children never went trick or treating on halloween ever, instead we always tried to educate ourselves and others about this event. We tried different strategies every year.
Couple of times I gathered my children and invited their friends to share the reality of Halloween on that evening that helped them stay away from the influence of this event.
Alhamdulillah, children responded very well and they were shocked as well as disgusted when they found out the reality behind this tradition. They were so exited that they even wanted to tell all this information to the children that were coming to the door for candy.
About the candy giving issue we tried different strategies as well. One year we just went to the Masjid during that time and came home after it was over. One year my children made different signs and put them on the entrance door facing outside. They had different messages like “sorry! No candy, your dentist will be mad! Etc.
Last year we tried a different approach as we are always apprehensive and skeptical whether to give candy or not because generally it is not a good manner to let someone go empty handed when they come to your door for whatever reason. So along side the candy we gave books. The book was “An illustrated guide to understanding Islam”, which we have been distributing in our community for some time now, Alhamdulillah. Tonight, Insha Allah we plan to give the book “One Message” along side the candy. Alhamdulillah, I believe this is a blessing from Allah SWT because the people are already coming to our door so we can do dawah work instead of letting this opportunity slip by or just get mad at them.
We are fortunate in this way that we have a facility here which provides us with books for dawah in large quantity, Alhamdulillah. People can look for similar options in their areas, e.g. masaajid, Islamic libraries or dawah centers to provide them with materials or just print out something good and relevant to the occasion from the internet if possible.
I hope that we can all learn and practice our beautiful Deen the way we are supposed to and help others do the same. I hope and pray that this can be beneficial for others as well. Any ideas or comments to improve our ways further will be greatly appreciated.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Makkah imam urges measures to protect environment
Taken from ARAB NEWS, Published: Sep 24, 2010 23:30
By P.K. Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH: The imam of the grand mosque in Makkah on Friday made a strong appeal to governments and peoples to exert all-out effort to protect environment and make the life on earth safer.
“Nobody should ignore the health of people and safety of other living creatures in order to amass wealth,” said Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid while giving his Juma sermon to the thousands of faithful thronged the mosque.
The imam urged governments to prevent activities damaging environment: “The plans of governments should be aimed at ensuring people’s happiness, health and safety rather than making money or profit.”
People should not cause environment problems on the earth as it would endanger the life of humanity, the imam said, denouncing the move to spread diseases in targeted countries during wars.
He said people should have faith in God and the Day of Judgment in order to regulate their activities and make them responsible citizens. Closer relations with God makes people truthful and healthy.
Bin-Humaid stressed the responsibility of humans, being the representatives of God on the earth, in engaging in constructive activities, without causing problems for them or environment.
He said God has created the whole universe in a balanced manner and it is man’s duty to keep that balance.
“All creatures on the earth have a role to play on the earth in accordance with the God’s plan,” he said.
The imam said the material resources in the earth should be exploited in a proper manner without affecting its balance. Man’s move to tamper with global balance has been causing dangerous problems including environment pollution.
“The result of this corruption would have its dangerous consequences on men and other animals,” he said.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
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Further Reading: Islam and the planet
By P.K. Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH: The imam of the grand mosque in Makkah on Friday made a strong appeal to governments and peoples to exert all-out effort to protect environment and make the life on earth safer.
“Nobody should ignore the health of people and safety of other living creatures in order to amass wealth,” said Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid while giving his Juma sermon to the thousands of faithful thronged the mosque.
The imam urged governments to prevent activities damaging environment: “The plans of governments should be aimed at ensuring people’s happiness, health and safety rather than making money or profit.”
People should not cause environment problems on the earth as it would endanger the life of humanity, the imam said, denouncing the move to spread diseases in targeted countries during wars.
He said people should have faith in God and the Day of Judgment in order to regulate their activities and make them responsible citizens. Closer relations with God makes people truthful and healthy.
Bin-Humaid stressed the responsibility of humans, being the representatives of God on the earth, in engaging in constructive activities, without causing problems for them or environment.
He said God has created the whole universe in a balanced manner and it is man’s duty to keep that balance.
“All creatures on the earth have a role to play on the earth in accordance with the God’s plan,” he said.
The imam said the material resources in the earth should be exploited in a proper manner without affecting its balance. Man’s move to tamper with global balance has been causing dangerous problems including environment pollution.
“The result of this corruption would have its dangerous consequences on men and other animals,” he said.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
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Further Reading: Islam and the planet
Saturday, September 18, 2010
List of Approved Hajj Agents 2010
List of approved UK pilgrim services agents (for Hajj)
For the last month (18 August to 18 September 2010) I have been looking at the the list of approved UK Hajj Travel agents issued by the Ministry of Hajj (MoJ) in Saudi Arabia (The results can be found below).
The official list of Hajj Agents (that are categorised by All Countries) can be found here: http://www.hajinformation.com/hajj_agents.php
I had taken the list provided by the Ministry of Hajj and using my research skills obtained further information to help UK pilgrims decide which Travel agent to choose (the data is by no means 100% accurate). I have split the agents into its regional areas. If any data is found to be inaccurate please let me know and I will change it immediately.
For the last month (18 August to 18 September 2010) I have been looking at the the list of approved UK Hajj Travel agents issued by the Ministry of Hajj (MoJ) in Saudi Arabia (The results can be found below).
The official list of Hajj Agents (that are categorised by All Countries) can be found here: http://www.hajinformation.com/hajj_agents.php
I had taken the list provided by the Ministry of Hajj and using my research skills obtained further information to help UK pilgrims decide which Travel agent to choose (the data is by no means 100% accurate). I have split the agents into its regional areas. If any data is found to be inaccurate please let me know and I will change it immediately.
(1) I have checked to see if these travel Agents have ATOL. It must be stated that not all of the companes listed by the MoH are ATOL registered. ATOL is a protection scheme for air holidays and flights managed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). All tour operators and travel firms selling air holiday packages and flights in the UK as a principal are required by law to hold a licence called an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL). For More info Click Here!
If an ATOL tour operator fails, the ATOL scheme ensures customers contracted with the ATOL holder for an air package or a flight, do not lose the money paid over or are not stranded abroad. e.g. After the collapse of Luton-based tour operator Go4 Hajj a couple of years ago, pilgrims were refunded £270,000 from the firm's ATOL protection.
Unfortunately there have been many scams played by criminals operating as Hajj agents (whom my family & I have been a victim) and an ATOL registered company is one way of eliminating these vermins (may Allah (SWT) forgive them and show them the right path).
To check if a company is ATOL registered Click Here! If it doesn't have an ATOL then don't book it at ALL!
(2) A reputable travel agent should be part of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) or Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO). Before you pay, make sure you have a copy the itinerary in writing and always read the terms and conditions. You should also make sure you receive a full receipt and ATOL confirmation invoice.
If the travel arrangements, accommodation or other service during the pilgrimage fall short of what was paid for, complaints can be made with a view to obtaining a refund under the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tour (Amendment) Regulation 1998.
I searched the names and office & registered office postcodes of companies within the ABTA members list to determineand if the Travel Agenst listed by MoH were ABTA members. To double check ABTA members please Click Here!
(3) Some Travel agents are IATA accrediated. IATA is an international airline association. Airline agents accredited to IATA are also able to issue tickets. IATA agents can be checked Here! BUT you will need to have their (the Travel Agents) number to validate if they are IATA accrediated. Checking IATA status is not as important as checking ATOL. Due to time constraints I have only briefly checked the websites of agents to see if they are IATA accrediated.
(4) Another way to check for a Travel Agents status is to check how long they have been in operation. Most companies are registered in the UK as Limited companies and you should be able to check their names in the Companies House database. To check Click Here! This will tell you if they are still trading or how long the company has been set up. If they are not registered then you will have to ask yourself if they are a proper trading company. I have listed all the companies that are trading below. Offical company registered address will be the same as their office adrress unless stated.
(5) Ask the Travel Agent if they are the muazzam card holder. This is basically the company which will be providing you with the Hajj visa. If so, ask to see it.
Choosing a Hajj Agents
These are all good indicators in choosing a travel agent – but these indicators does not necessarily mean that they will guarantee you a good experience whilst in the Holy lands – that is why it is best to use reputable agents that other pilgrims have recommended.
There are many criterias you will need to consider before choosing a travel agent.
Items such as the dates of flights, food (if it will be provided), accommodation (will you be sharing rooms with others), proximity to the sacred mosques, languages spoken, group leaders (how involved they will be), Quarbani etc etc.
For more info please read the following links...
(1) http://www.salaam.co.uk/travel/hajj-umrah/travel-issues4.php
(2) http://www.ummah.com/forum/showthread.php?180018-Choosing-an-Umra-or-Haj-Agent
(3) http://www.abhuk.com/events.htm#event6
For those who have intentions of doing Hajj this year – may Allah (SWT) make your intentions come true and protect you throughout your journey and back – Ameen
Here are the list of Approved Hajj Agents 2010 and their contact deatils.
GREATER LONDON
AL-KAWTHER
Address: 408 North Circular Road, Wembley, London, NW10 7PN
Mobile: 00 44 (0)7904 284 945 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 020 8998 8966
Fax: 020 8998 8335
ATOL: This company is not registered with ATOL
IATA: The Company does not have a website hence unable to conduct further research.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 05195243, Date of Incorporation: 02/08/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (DORMANT)
AN Travel Ltd
Address: 208A - 210 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BJ
Telephone: 020 7426 0113 (taken from MoH website) / 020 7247 6256 (taken from CAA website)
Fax: 020 7426 0429
Email: info@an-travel.com
Web Sites: www.an2travel.com / www.an-travel.com
ATOL Number: 6484
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: Their website states that the Company is a member of ABTA – BUT having checked the ABTA website it states that the company is no longer a Member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 05116120, Date of Incorporation: 29/04/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
AFTA Tours Ltd
Address: 85 Coldharbour Lane, HAYES, Middlesex, UB3 3EF
Telephone: 020 8813 6002
Mobile: 07775 601 333
Fax: 020 8813 6455
E-mail: hajj@aftatours.com / info@aftatours.com
Web Sites: www.aftatours.com
ATOL Number: 5713
IATA: 91266302, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA Number: L5467 & Y1186
UK Company Registration No. 04119964, Date of Incorporation: 05/12/2000, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (FULL)
Ahmed Tours & Travels Ltd
Address: 162 Sebert Road, LONDON, E7 0NN
Leyton Office: 275 High Road, Leyton, London E10 5QN
Telephone: 020 8532 8855 / 020 7078 7399 (taken from website)
Mob: 07931 784 928
Email: sale@ahmedtours.com
Web Sites: www.ahmedtours.com
ATOL Number: 9775
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 04787287, Date of Incorporation: 04/06/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Al-Qibla Travels Ltd
Unit 1, 61 Princelet Street, LONDON, E1 5LT
Telephone: 020 7247 2272
Fax: 020 7422 7537
Email: info@alqibla.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.alqibla.co.uk
ATOL Number: 10115
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 05189825, Date of Incorporation: 26/07/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/07/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Imam Al-Khoei Benevolent Foundation
(Shia organisation)
Stone Hall, Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TN
Telephone: 020 7372 4049, 020 7244 8112 (taken form MoH website)
Fax: 020 7372 0694
Email: snk@alkhoei.org / yousif@alkhoei.org
Website: http://www.al-khoei.org
ATOL Number: This Company does not hold an ATOL licence.
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered Charity Number: 802000
UK Company Registration No. 05588247, Date of Incorporation: 10/10/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Registered address: AL-KHOEI LIMITED, 386C NEASDEN LANE NORTH, LONDON, NW10 0BT
Al-Muntada Al-Islami Trust
Address: 7 Bridges Place, Parsons Green, London, SW6 4HW
Telephone: 020 7471 8282, 0207 471 8280
Fax 0207 471 8281
Email travel@almuntadatrust.org
http://www.almuntadatrust.org/travel
ATOL Number: 4778
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No: This organisation is not registered as a limited company but as a charity regulated by the UK charities Commission.
Registered Charity Number: 293355
Albrek International Ltd
Address: 99 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, LONDON, W12 8NL
Telephone: 020 8749 3877
Fax: 020 8749 5149
Mobile: (UK) 07930 402 295
Mobile (KSA): +9665 6677 9096
Email: info@albrektravels.com
Web Sites: http://www.albrektravels.com
ATOL Number: 9969
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 04958046, Date of Incorporation: 10/11/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Al Ehsan Trust for Hajj & Umrah
ATOL registered under Company Name: Online Holidays (UK) Ltd
Address for Al Ehsan Trust: 71-Sheaveshill Avenue, LONDON, NW9 6SA
Telephone: 020 8201 3057, 020 8205 2042 Mobile: 07776 143 923
Fax: 020 8201 3057
Email: dralbatat@hotmail.com
Web Sites: www.alehsan.com
Address for Online Holidays (UK) Ltd: 2 Alpine House, Honeypot Lane, LONDON, NW9 9RX
Telephone: 0871 666 1347 / 0207 099 6259
Fax: 0871 6661349
Web Sites: www.flightstores.com / www.dubaiholidays.com
ATOL Number: 9805
IATA: The Company (Online Holidays (UK) Ltd) has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
AL-EHSAN TRUST LIMITED: UK Company Registration No. 04344544, Date of Incorporation: 21/12/2001, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
ONLINE HOLIDAYS (UK) LIMITED: UK Company Registration No. 06247875, Date of Incorporation: 15/05/2007, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Al-Kabir Travels & Tours Ltd
Address: 47 New Road, London, E1 1HE
Telephone: 020 7377 9955
Mobile: (Mustafa Kabir Ahmad) 07956 651 212
Mobile: (Md Rahin Ahmad) 07763 122 360
Fax: 023 9275 3266
Email: alkabirtravel@yahoo.com
Websites: http://www.alkabirtravels.com
ATOL Number: This Company has an ATOL logo on it’s website BUT does not hold an ATOL licence.
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 06635098, Date of Incorporation: 01/07/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/07/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Almakay International Ltd
Address: 186 Holland Park Avenue, LONDON, W11 4UJ
Telephone: 020 7354 4189
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9927
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 06678080, Date of Incorporation: 20/08/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Datafine Ltd
Trading Names: Albahisht Hajj & Umrah Tours
Address: 14 Rigg Aproach, Leyton, London, E10 7QN
Telephone: 020 8518 7188
Mobile: 07989 400 720
Fax: 020 8518 7188
Email: albahisht@yahoo.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.albahisht.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6315
IATA: The Company does not mention of having IATA accreditation on its website
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registeration No. 04558147, Date of Incorporation: 09/10/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 09/10/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Registered address: DATAFINE LTD, 49 GROVE ROAD, WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON, E17 9BL
Dome Tours International Ltd
Other Trading Names: Dome Tours, Go Traviva & Traviva
Address: 363 - 365 Harrow Road, LONDON, W9 3NA
Telephone: 0845 130 6132, 020 8962 6644 (taken from MoH website)
Fax: 020 8968 6934
Web Sites: www.dometours.com / www.gotraviva.com
ATOL Number: 6163
IATA: The Company mentions that it has IATA accreditation on its website
ABTA Number: L4924 & Y1364
UK Company Registration No. 04533133, Date of Incorporation: 12/09/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Easyhajj Ltd
Address: 62 Bell Street, LONDON, NW1 6SP
Telephone: 0207 7244040
Mobile: 07798 915 615 (taken from MoH website)
Other Mobiles: MOHAMMAD AGHA: 07889 173 973, 07951 761 786
Web Sites: http://www.easyhajj.com
ATOL Number: 6233
IATA: 91266302, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA Number: L5467 & Y1186
UK Company Registration No. 04779031, Date of Incorporation: 28/05/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
El Sawy Travel Ltd
Address: 149 Park Road, London, NW8 7HT
Telephone: 0207 586 7979
Mobile: 07711 746 100
Fax: 020 7586 5747
Email: info@elsawy.com / elsawytravel@btinternet.com
Web Sites: http://www.elsawy.com
ATOL Number: 3520
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA Number: J6254 & W5819
UK Company Registration No. 02917117, Date of Incorporation: 08/04/1994, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
ET Hajj & Umrah Tours Ltd (Elkadi Tours Ltd)
Address: 102 Star Street, LONDON, W2 1QF
Telephone: 020 7402 7338, 020 7724 7223 (provided by MoH)
Web Sites: http://www.et4hajj.com
ATOL Number: 9905
IATA: The website did not mention if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 05114554, Date of Incorporation: 28/04/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2009 (DORMANT)
ELKADI TOURS LIMITED, FIRST FLOOR, 220 EDGWAR ROAD, LONDON, W2 1BH
UK Company Registration No. 04227463, Date of Incorporation: 01/06/2001, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (DORMANT)
Elkadi Trading International Group, Mekkah House, First floor, 220 Edgware Road, London W2 1DH
Telephone: 0870 24 06 249, Fax: 020 7724 2594, E-mail: info@elkaditours.com
36 GORST ROAD, LONDON, NW10 6LE, TEL: 0044 (0)20 8838 6510 FAX: 0044 (0)20 8691 5963
E MAIL: info@elkaditours.com, Old website: http://www.umrahtohajj.com
(NO ATOL LICENCE, NO IATA LOGO ON WEBSITE)
Flight Express Travel Ltd
Address: 19 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2JF
Telephone: 020 7354 8484
Mobile: (Mohammed) 07974 920 396
Fax: 0207 354 2277
Email: webmail@flightexpress.co.uk / Mohammed@FlightExpress.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.flightexpress.co.uk / http://www.flightexpress.org
ATOL Number: 4573
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 05568464, Date of Incorporation: 20/09/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
G A Travel Centre (also known as Great Air Travel Centre)
ATOL registered under Company Name: Arjumand M
Address: 47 Mile End Road, London, E1 4TT
Telephone: 020 7790 9003
Fax: 020 7791 1670
Email: sales@gatravelcentre.co.uk / gatravel@hotmail.com
Web Sites: www.gatravelcentre.co.uk
ATOL Number: 3667
IATA: 91266932, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered Address: G A TRAVEL CENTRE LIMITED, 24 OSBORN STREET,(FIRST FLOOR)
LONDON, E1 6TD
UK Company Registration No. 06662792, Date of Incorporation: 04/08/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Haj & Umra Travel Ltd
Other Trading Names: Middle East Explorers
Address: 308 Elgin Avenue, London, W9 1JU
Telephone: 020 7286 1111 - Contact: Ali Jafari-Fini
Email: info@haj.co.uk / ali@haj.co.uk
Web Sites: www.haj.co.uk / www.ziyarah.co.uk
ATOL Number: 3449
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 02862591, Date of Incorporation: 14/10/1993, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (FULL)
Hasan Hajj Tours London Ltd
Address: 69 Harold Road, LONDON, E11 4QX
Telephone: 020 8558 6552
Mobile: 07949 860 787 / 07940 447 766
Fax: 020 8925 3872
Email: info@hasanhajj.com
Web Sites: www.hasanhajj.com
ATOL Number: 10064
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered Address: HASAN HAJJ TOURS LONDON LTD, 20 NEW ROAD, LONDON, E1 2AX
UK Company Registration No. 04979082, Date of Incorporation: 28/11/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Hijaz Travel Ltd
Address: 86 Albert Road, Ilford-Essex, IG1 1HW
Telephone: 020 8514 1816
Mobile: Strictly only in Emergency: 07947991904
Fax: 020 8911 8588
Email: sales@hijaztravel.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.hijaztravel.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6530
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 05073306, Date of Incorporation: 15/03/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Holy Makkah Tours Ltd
Other Trading Names: M B Travels
Address: 34 Green Street, Forest Gate, London, E7 8BZ
Telephone: 020 8552 4666
Fax: 020 8552 1118
Email: info@holymakkah.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.holymakkah.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6721
IATA: 91252615, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered Address: HOLY MAKKAH TOURS LIMITED, MOHSIN & CO 24 OSBORN STREET, FIRST FLOOR, LONDON, E1 6TD
UK Company Registration No. 05022262, Date of Incorporation: 21/01/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Previous Names: HOLLY MAKKAH TOURS LIMITED (changed on 12/07/2005)
Hujjaj Ridwanulah (London) Ltd
Address: 887 Old Kent Road, LONDON, SE15 1NL
Telephone: 0044 (0)20 7277 7008 (as provided by MoH)
Telephone: 020 8651 5647 (taken from ATOL and website)
Mobile: 07956 264 550
Email: enquiries@hujjajridwanulah.org
Web Sites: http://hujjajridwanulah.org
ATOL Number: 9933
IATA: The Company does not mention of having IATA accreditation on its website
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Ministry of Hajj Authorised: License No. 5939
UK Company Registration No. 05351045, Date of Incorporation: 03/02/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 28/02/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Note: The telephone number provided by MoH belongs to a company called Herald Finance Ltd of the same address. This was headed by Abiola Agbalaya (possibly related to the people running the Travel Company). This company was shut down by the Financial Services Authority in 2009.
More info: http://www.fsa.gov.uk/pages/Library/Communication/PR/2009/052.shtml
Labbaik Ltd
Address: 80 Ben Jonson Road, LONDON, E1 3NN
Telephone: 020 7791 2779
Fax: 020 7790 4735
Email: info@labbaik.co.uk
Web Sites: http://labbaik.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6854
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 05178657, Date of Incorporation: 13/07/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Previous Name: AL-BASEERA LIMITED (changed on 29/07/2004)
London Islamic Culture and Recreation Society
Address: 272 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2LH
Contact: MR UFUK SECGIN
Telephone: 020 7759 3949 (Provided by ATOL)
Telephone: 020 7359 0494 (provided by Charity commission)
Email: secretary_licars@yahoo.co.uk
Web Sites: None
Related website: http://www.icmg-education.com/
ATOL Number: 10162
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Note: This is a registered UK charity and is not a Limited company. It is regulated by the UK Charites Commission. Charity number: 1057815.
Date of registration: 30 Aug 1996
London Council for Hajj & Umrah
ATOL registered under Company Name: Swati A, Swati N
Address: 83 Broad Lane, London, N15 4DW
Telephone: 020 8880 3366
Mobile: 07956 556 219
Fax: 020 8880 3380
E-mail: londoncouncil@btconnect.com
Web Sites: http://www.londoncouncil.net
ATOL Number: 5171
IATA: 91279075, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Note: Could not find the company in the Companies House database – therefore it’s probable that it’s not a limited company. Also could not find it as a registered charity on the Charity Commission website.
NR Ltd
Other Trading Names: Al-Safa, Madina Travels
Address: Unit 3, 86 Brick Lane, LONDON, E1 6RL
Telephone: 020 3246 0020 (provided by MoH)
Telephone: 020 8555 5526 (provided by ATOL)
Web Sites: None
Facebook: http://ca-es.facebook.com/pages/London-United-Kingdom/Madina-Travels/70482151701?filter=2
ATOL Number: 10108
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Company Registration No. 04422542, Date of Incorporation: 23/04/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 09/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Nabil Hajj and Umrah Services Limited
Address: Suite 243, Linen Hall, 162 Regent Street, LONDON, W1B 5TG
Telephone: 0207 7349590
Mobile: 07828146772 any time (for ex-customer only)
Fax: 020 77349925
Email: info@nabiltours.com
Web Sites: http://www.nabil-hajjandumrah.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6988
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
UK Registered Address: NABIL HAJJ & UMRAH SERVICES LIMITED, 37 NORMANTON PARK, LONDON, E4 6HE. UK Company Registration No. 05319552, Date of Incorporation: 22/12/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Ojee Travel & Tours
Company Name registered at ATOL: Oomerjee, M.
Address: 20 Chepstow Crescent, ILFORD, Essex, IG3 8JJ
Telephone: 0208 590 4411
Mobile: 07956 587 470
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9038
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA
Note: I was not able to find this company on the Companies House website. This could be a sole trader or Partnership company.
Onecall Travels Ltd
Address: 131 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1DT
Mobile: 07956 473 095 (provided by MoH)
Telephone: 020 7377 9385
Contact: Monirul Sardar
Fax: 020 7247 1670
Email: info@onecalltravels.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.onecalltravels.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6342
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 04960861, Date of Incorporation: 12/11/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Note: This Company seems to be somehow associated with a company called Flight Concept, who has the same telephone number. FLIGHT CONCEPT LTD: UK Company Registration No. 06266262, Date of Incorporation: 01/06/2007, Status: Active. Tel: 020 7375 0055, Fax: 020 7375 0575, Email: info@flightconcept.co.uk
ATOL: 3550. It states that they are fully bonded with IATA, ABTA and PATA. But From the ABTA website it was not registered as being a member. BUT a company called Skylord Travel Plc of the same address is a member. ABTA Number: G0553 & W0675
Sky View Travels Ltd
Address: 1-2 Station Bridge, Woodgrange Road, London, E7 8BA
Telephone: 020 8555 2522
Fax: 020 8534 3778
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9077
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 04039020, Date of Incorporation: 24/07/2000, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/07/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Previous Names: COSTSAVER 2000 LTD (changed on 26/02/2009)
Sylhet House Travel Centre Ltd
HQ Address: 6 Hessel Street, London, E1 2LP
Telephone: 020 7702 4337,
Fax: 020 7702 3923
Email: support@sylhethouse.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.sylhethouse.co.uk
Branch: 66 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RL, Telephone: 020 7650 8763, Fax: 020 7650 8758
ATOL Number: 6739
IATA: This Company has IATA accredited logo on the website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Registered Address: SYLHET HOUSE TRAVEL CENTRE LTD, MOHSIN & CO
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, 24 OSBORN STREET (FIRST FLOOR), LONDON
E1 6TD, UK Company No. 04596791, Date of Incorporation: 21/11/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Taqwa For Haj Ltd
Address: 15 Sonia Gardens, LONDON, NW10 1AG
Telephone: 020 8452 5052
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9971
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 06709822, Date of Incorporation: 29/09/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Ten to Six Travel Service Limited
Address: 14 Cavell Street, London, E1 2HP
Note: Ministry of Hajj provided a Saudi Arabian Telephone number: +966561658066
Telephone: 020 7790 2244 (taken from ATOL)
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 76992
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 05212867, Date of Incorporation: 24/08/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
The European Hajj Mission Ltd
Address: 22 Estreham Road, LONDON, SW16 5PQ
Telephone: 0845 330 6012
Email: info@eurohajjmission.org
Web Sites: http://www.eurohajjmission.org
ATOL Number: 9897
IATA: This Company website does not mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 06281391, Date of Incorporation: 15/06/2007, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2008 (DORMANT)
Previous Name: EUROPEAN HAJJ MISSION (TRAVEL) LTD (changed on 16/07/2008)
Travelway Ltd
Address: Suite 16, Alperton House, Bridgewater Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 1EH
Telephone: 020 8900 2772
Email: info@travelwayltd.com
Web Sites: www.travelwayltd.com
ATOL Number: 5964
IATA: 91278364 – Checked and confirmed as registered.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
UK Company Registration No. 04512846, Date of Incorporation: 16/08/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
UK HAJJ & UMRAH SERIVICES LTD
Address: 2-10 Court Street Whitechapel, London E1 1DG
Postal Address: 54, Dunbar Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9NQ
Telephone: 020 7377 6726
Fax: 020 7247 6028
Email: unitedtourism@hotmail.com / u_k_umra@hotmail.com
Websites: http://www.ukhajjandumrah.com
Note: Watch this You Tube Clips:
http://www.youtube.com/user/al1f1n1
http://www.youtube.com/user/VEDOOK
Registered address: HAJJ AND UMRAH SERVICES LIMITED, 220C BLYTHE ROAD, HAMMERSMITH, LONDON, W14 0HH
UK Company Registration No. 06750969, Date of Incorporation: 17/11/2008
Status: Dissolved 04/05/2010 – THIS MEANS THAT THIS COMPANY NO LONGER EXISTS TRADING AS A LIMITED COMPANY.
Last Accounts Made Up To: (NO ACCOUNTS FILED)
Previous Name: HAJJ AND UMRAH TRAVEL LIMITED (changed on 28/08/2009)
Also note that on the website http://www.ukhajjandumrah.com (that had the details for Hajj & Umraj Services Ltd) has it being belonging to a company called United Tourism Limited. This company according to its website is ATOL registered (ATOL Number: 6377) and IATA Accredited. Having checked the ATOL website I can confirm that they are NOT ATOL registered.
Name & Registered Office: UNITED TOURISM LTD, MOHSIN & CO, CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, 24 OSBORN STREET, FIRST FLOOR, LONDON, E1 6TD
UK Company Registration No. 04727200, Date of Incorporation: 08/04/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
SOUTH EAST (excluding London)
F & I Hajj & Umra Tours Ltd
Address: 12 The Crescent, SLOUGH, SL1 2LQ
Telephone: 01753 538641
Fax: 01753575454
Mobile(s): 07855 371 917, 07595 939 255
Email: hajjnumra@yahoo.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.al-hajjumrahtours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9959
IATA: The Company does not mention of having IATA accreditation on its website
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04956013, Date of Incorporation: 06/11/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Haj Tours UK Limited
Address: Stoneham House, 17, Scarbrook Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1SQ
Telephone: 020 8406 4397
Other Telephones: 0845 313 2964 / 020 8406 7254
Mobile: 07947 638898
Fax: 020 8406 7255, 020 8405 2363
Email Addresses: mariam@dreamticket.com / nazma@dreamticket.com
Web Sites: http://www.hajtours.net / http://www.dreamticket.com
HAJ TOURS UK LIMTED, Company Registration No. 06612911, Date of Incorporation: 05/06/2008, Status: Active. Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (DORMANT)
Note: This Company is associated with Selsdon Travel Ltd of the same address and contact details. According to ATOL: Selsdon Travels also trades as Dreamticket.com, Decadent Journeys and expressflight According to ABTA: Holiday Master (ABTA Number: L7458) is also another associated business.
Selsdon Travel Ltd: ATOL Number: 3994: IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further. ABTA Number: K6025 & W9190
SELSDON TRAVEL LIMITED, Company Registration No. 02802216, Date of Incorporation: 22/03/1993, Status: Active. Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (FULL)
Previous Names: HASMAIN LIMITED (changed on 19/01/1994)
Kaleem Hajj & Umra Services Limited
Address: 19 Glanmor Road, SLOUGH, SL2 5LH
Telephone: 017 5352 0006
Mobile: 07957 216 334
Fax: 017 5352 2242
Email: info@kaleemtravels.co.uk / kaleem19@hotmail.co.uk
Websites: http://www.kaleemhajj.com
ATOL Number: 10254
IATA: The Company mentions of being IATA accredited on its website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05287956, Date of Incorporation: 16/11/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2009 (DORMANT)
EAST OF ENGLAND
AFF Travel Net
Company Name: Ahmed U, Haque N, Hussain A
Address: 2 Waldeck Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1HG
Telephone: 015 8241 1404
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 5589
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered address: AFF TRAVEL NET LTD, 20 LANGLEY ROAD, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, UK, SL3 7AB. Company Registration No. 06565693, Date of Incorporation: 15/04/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2009 (DORMANT)
Luton Travel Service
ATOL registered under Company Name: Ashraf M
Address: 182 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8JJ
Telephone: 01582451746 (number provided by MoH)
Telephone: 015 8273 8272 (number provided by ATOL)
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 84335
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Note: This is not a Ltd registered company (could not find it on the companes house website) – mabe it’s a sole trader or a partnership or registered in a different name.
Sky High Travel Ltd
Address: 50 Denbigh Road, LUTON, LU3 1NR
Contact: Haji Muhammad Ikram
Telephone: 015 8249 2384
U.K. Mobile: 07749-130473 / 07973-184676
Saudi Arabia Mobile: 00966-55787-0562
Email: skyhajj@gmail.com
Web Sites: http://www.skyhajj.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9903
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05982387, Date of Incorporation: 30/10/2006, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Yousaf Religious Tours Ltd
Also Trades as YR Tours
Address: 166 Selbourne Road, LUTON, LU4 8LT
Contact: Al-Haj Mohammad Yousaf Chishti
Tel: 01582 583 103 / 01582 848 335
Mobile: 07951 540 839
Email: info@yrtours.co.uk
Web Sites: www.yrtours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9906
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05048510, Date of Incorporation: 18/02/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 28/02/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
EAST MIDLANDS
Al-Shafqat Hajj Ltd
Address: 241 Mere Road, LEICESTER, LE5 5GS
Telephone: 011 6254 3480
Fax: 011 6254 3481
Email: alshafqat@hotmail.com
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 6548
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04618027, Date of Incorporation: 16/12/2002, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Interair Hajj & Umrah Ltd
Also known as Interair Travel
Address: 47 Baggrave Street, Leicester, LE5 3QW
Telephone: 011 6253 2755
Mobile: 07802 944 600
Fax: 011 6253 2756
Email: interair@hotmail.com
ATOL Number: This Company does not hold an ATOL licence.
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04938167, Date of Incorporation: 20/10/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Lala Abdul Malik Khadam-Al-Hajjaj Ltd
Address: 12 Woolmer Road, NOTTINGHAM, NG2 2FB
Telephone & Fax: 01159 865 007
Mobile: 07792 526 418
Email: khadam-al-hajjaj@hotmail.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.khadam-al-hajjaj.com
ATOL Number: 9893
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether they were a member of IATA
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 06633059, Date of Incorporation: 30/06/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (DORMANT)
Moti Tours & Tourism Ltd
Address: Office 6, 27 Copdale Road, LEICESTER, LE5 4FG
Mobile: 07913 780 790 (number provided by MoH)
Telephone: 011 6273 3476 (taken from website)
Fax: 011 6266 4043
Web Sites: http://www.motitours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9915
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05428438, Date of Incorporation: 19/04/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
WEST MIDLANDS
Al-Hashmi Hajj & Ummrah Tours Limited
Address: 40 Trinity Road, BIRMINGHAM, B6 6AL
Telephone: 00 44 (0)12 1356 8955 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 012 1243 1114 (taken from ATOL)
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9899
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04946720, Date of Incorporation: 29/10/2003, Status: ActiveLast Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2009 (DORMANT)
Al-Hidaayah Travel Ltd
Address: 436 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0UG
Telephone: 00 44 (0)12 1753 1889 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 0845 456 0845, 00 44 (taken from website)
Fax: 012 1753 2422
Email: admin@al-hidaayah.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.al-hidaayah.travel
ATOL Number: This Company does not hold an ATOL licence.
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether they were a member of IATA
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05701597, Date of Incorporation: 07/02/2006, Status: ActiveLast Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Al-Arafah Hajj Services Ltd
Address: 54 Philip Victor Road, BIRMINGHAM, B20 2QD
Telephone: 012 1240 6425
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9889
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04766935, Date of Incorporation: 16/05/2003, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Educational Hajj & Umrah Ltd
Address: 119 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7NX
Telephone: 0845 602 7764 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 0121 440 5721 (taken from website)
Mobile: 07831 314207
Fax: 0121 440 5982
Email: info@hajjumrahuk.com
Web Sites: www.hajjumrahuk.com
ATOL Number: 9565
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05712441, Date of Incorporation: 16/02/2006, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
London Prestige Ltd
Also known as London Prestige Travel
Address: 249 Stoney Stanton Road, COVENTRY, CV1 4FR
Telephone: 024 7676 3011
Mobile: 07747 394 788 (Abu Noorah)
Mobile: 07876 470 575 (Siraj Memi)
Mobile: 07747 383 737 (Kamran Khan)
For contacts in Bradford, Peterborough, Cardiff & Glasgow please check their website.
Fax: 02476 763012
Email: infolondon-prestige.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.london-prestige.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9877
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04781226, Date of Incorporation: 30/05/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Pak Travels Ltd
Address: 530 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0UN
Telephone: 012 1426 1838 (provided by MoH)
Telephone: 012 1772 0542 (taken from website)
Fax: 012 1766 7358
Email: info@paktravels.com
Web Sites: http://www.paktravels.com
ATOL Number: 73636
IATA: This Company has IATA accredited logo on the website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 02005047, Date of Incorporation: 01/04/1986, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (SMALL)
Previous Names: PARK TRAVELS (UK) LIMITED (changed on 18/04/1986)
Qibla Hajj & Umra UK Ltd
Address: 50 Parkfield Road, Alum Rock, BIRMINGHAM, B8 3AU
Contact: Hajji Javid Iqbal
Telephone: 0121 327 9248
Mobile: 0781 329 4163
Email: enquiries@qiblahajjandumra.com
Web Sites: http://www.qiblahajjandumra.com
ATOL Number: 9890
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05569880, Date of Incorporation: 21/09/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Shariff Enterprises Ltd
Address: 2 Hollowfields Close, South Crest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7NR
Telephone: 015 2754 3366
Mobile: 07860 466 392
Email: ak@shariffenterprises.fsnet.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.shariffenterprises.com
ATOL Number: 5651
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registered No. 04716350, Date of Incorporation: 31/03/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
To Haram Ltd
Address: 138 Norton Crescent, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5TZ
Telephone: 012 1784 1626
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9875
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Registered Office: TO HARAM LIMITED, 240 LADYPOOL ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B12 8JT
Company No. 05080114, Date of Incorporation: 22/03/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Umrah & Hajj Specialist Ltd
Address: 495A Coventry Road, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B10 0JS
Telephone: 012 1771 3616 (provided by MoH)
Telephone: 012 1766 5255 (provided on website)
Mobile: 07825 001 255
Fax: 0121 771 0603
Email: umrah@marhabatours.co.uk
Web Sites: www.marhabatours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9880
IATA: This Company website does not have mention of being IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 04921379, Date of Incorporation: 03/10/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Zam Zam Travels Ltd
Address: 524 Coventry Road, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B10 0UN
Telephone: 012 1773 5101 / 0845 347 2783
Telephone: 0121 243 1114 (provided ATOL)
Mobile: 07737 404 648
Fax: 012 1274 0081
E-mail: info@zamzamtravels.org.uk
Web Sites: http://www.zamzamtravels.org.uk / http://www.hajjtour.net / http://www.hajjandumrahtouroperators.com
ATOL Number: 9798
IATA: This Company has IATA accredited logo on the website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05257204, Date of Incorporation: 12/10/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Al-Noor Travels & Tours Ltd
Address: 66 Killinghall Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8HN
Telephone: 012 7466 9995
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9766
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05068041, Date of Incorporation: 09/03/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
AR Travel & Tours
ATOL registered under Company Name: Ramzan, R
Address: 1 St Stephens Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD5 7BY
Telephone: 012 7439 4071
Fax: 012 7477 3588
Email: info@artravels.com
Web Sites: http://www.artravel.co.uk
ATOL Number: 6754
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether they were a member of IATA
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04665856, Date of Incorporation: 13/02/2003, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/12/2008 (DORMANT)
Al-Mustafa Raza Hajj & Umrah Tours Ltd
Other Trading Names: Raza Tours & Raza Travel
Address: 19 Jesmond Avenue, BRADFORD, W Yorkshire, BD9 5DJ
Telephone: 012 7449 4996
Mobile: (Maulana Muhammad Hanif Raza Naqshbandi) 07833 630 560
Saudi Mobile: 0501 358832
Fax: 012 7422 5029
Email: mhraza786@hotmail.com
Web Sites: http://www.raza-tours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9956
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 06683892, Date of Incorporation: 29/08/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/08/2009 (DORMANT)
Barket Travel & Tours
ATOL registered under Company Name: Ellam G Y M
Address: 42 Wharf Street, Saville Town, DEWSBURY, W Yorkshire, WF12 9AU
Telephone: 00 44 (0)19 2452 1000 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 019 2445 6601 (taken from website)
Fax: 019 2445 1533
Email: info@barkettravel.co.uk
Web Sites: http://www.barket.co.uk
ATOL Number: 5131
IATA: Company website states that it is IATA accredited but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Note: This organisation is not registered as a limited company. Possibly a sole trader or Partnership etc.
Bradford Hajj & Umrah Services Ltd
Address: 1 St Stephen's Terrace, West Bowling, BRADFORD, BD5 7BY
Mobile: 00 44 (0)77 3868 7788 (taken from MoH website)
Telephone: 012 7430 2890 (taken from Saudi Embassy in Lonodn website)
ATOL Number: This Company does not hold an ATOL licence.
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05265596, Date of Incorporation: 20/10/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (DORMANT)
Bradford Travel Centre Ltd
Address: 66 Lumb Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD8 7QZ
Telephone: 012 7473 3178, 012 7473 3168 (taken from MoH website)
Fax: 01274 308039
Web Sites: www.bradfordtravelcentre.co.uk
ATOL Number: 5269
IATA: The Company states that it was the first PIA agent to have IATA accreditation. Neither the IATA Logo nor the number is displayed on the website to investigate further.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered address: BRADFORD TRAVEL CENTRE LIMITED, ABRAHAM ACCOUNTANTS, SHER HOUSE 46 HOUGHTON PLACE, BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD1 3RG
Company Registration No. 04257294, Date of Incorporation: 23/07/2001, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Note: Please note the following: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bradford/6564841.stm
Crown Travel (UK) Ltd
Address (Yorkshire branch): 103 Carlisle Road, BRADFORD, West Yorkshire, BD8 8BY
Telephone: 012 7454 4400
Fax: 0044 1274 5 444 22
Email: info@crowntravelukltd.com / jawad@crowntravelukltd.com
Web Sites: http://www.crowntravelukltd.com / www.crown-travel.co.uk (under construction)
Address (London Branch): 12 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8BY. Telephone: 020 8599 1032, Mobile: 07958 529 293, Email: shaikh@crowntravelukltd.com
ATOL Number: 6575
IATA: 91276091, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04227532, Date of Incorporation: 01/06/2001, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
HS Travel & Tours Ltd
Address: 11 Clarence Terrace, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 1HX
Telephone: 01924 439 433 / 01924 439 233 / 01924 454 579
Mobile: 07966 228 896 (Hafz Suleman Ukadia)
Mobile: 07971 726 335 (Haji Mohammed Ukadia)
Email: hstravelltd@yahoo.co.uk
Websites: http://www.hstravel-tours.com
ATOL Number: 10065
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04410504, Date of Incorporation: 05/04/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/04/2009 (DORMANT)
Karwan Al Madinah Tour Operators Ltd
Address: 266 Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 4LT
Telephone: 014 2236 3599
Mobile: 07802 151 696 / 07595 701 036
Fax: 014 2233 0502
Web Sites: http://www.karwanalmadinah.com
ATOL Number: 9859
IATA: 9128108, Checked and valid on IATA code checker website.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05270333, Date of Incorporation: 26/10/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Labbaik Hajj & Umra Services (UK) Ltd
Address: Labbaik House, 263 Manningham Lane, BRADFORD, W Yorkshire, BD8 7EP
Telephone: 012 7449 5495
Fax: 01274 495 292
Email: info@labbaikhajj.com
Web Sites: http://labbaikhajj.com
ATOL Number: 9822
IATA: The Company mentions that it is IATA accredited on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 06251907, Date of Incorporation: 18/05/2007, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Madni Hajj & Umrah Ltd
(Also known as Madni Hajj and Umrah Group Bradford)
Address: 76 Duckworth Lane, BRADFORD, W Yorkshire, BD9 5EZ
Telephone: 01274 492992
Web Sites: www.madnigroup.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9845
IATA: Company website were not accessible and therefore not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 05553910, Date of Incorporation: 05/09/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Makki & Madani Travel Ltd
Address: 10 Lumb Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD8 7QP
Telephone: 01274 393393
Fax : 01274 393311
Email: rathore786uk@yahoo.com
Web Sites: http://www.makkimadanitravel.com
ATOL Number: 9782
IATA: The Company has an IATA accredited logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04587278, Date of Incorporation: 11/11/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Sada E Madina Hajj & Umrah (UK) Ltd
Also trades as: SM Travel & Tours UK
Address: 38 Thorne Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3JJ
Telephone: 014 8451 3080 / 0845 838 9927
Mobile: Hafiz Munir Ahmed: 07899 962 338
Mobile: Hafiz Mansur-ul Aziz: 07973 199 186
Fax: 014 8435 9764
Email: info@smtravels.co.uk / info@sadaemadina.net
Web Sites: http://www.smtravels.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9719
IATA: This Company has IATA accredited logo on the website but number is not displayed to investigate further.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Registered Office: SADA E MADINA HAJJ & UMRAH (UK) LTD, 306 KEIGHLEY ROAD, BRADFORD, WEST YORKS, BD9 4EY. Company Registration No. 05953925, Date of Incorporation: 03/10/2006, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/10/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Sheikh Liaqat Hajj & Umrah Ltd
Address: 3 Alexandra Street, Bradford, BD7 1RS
Telephone: 012 7473 2139
Mobile: 07956 443 038
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9768
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Registered Address: SHEIKH LIAQAT HAJJ AND UMRAH LIMITED, ABRAHAM CHARTERED CERTIFIED, ACCOUNTANTS 46 HOUGHTON PLACE, BRADFORD, BD1 3RG
Company Registration No. 05381566, Date of Incorporation: 03/03/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Previous Name: SHEIKH LIAQAT HAJJ & UMRAH TOURS LIMITED (changed on 08/04/2005)
Sky Fly Connections Ltd
Also Trades as Sky Fly
Address: First Floor, Airlines House, 66 Lumb Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7QZ
Telephone: 01274 733 168
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 6717
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Registered address: SKY FLY CONNECTIONS LTD, SHER HOUSE, 46 HOUGHTON PLACE
BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, BD1 3RG. Company No. 04383850, Date of Incorporation: 28/02/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Previous Names: HAJ UMRA (UK) LTD (changed on 12/07/2002)
Sovereign Travel (Bradford) Ltd
Address: 55 St Paul's Rd, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7LP
Telephone: 01274 499356
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 6852
IATA: This Company does not have a website and hence was not able to confirm if it is IATA accredited.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05406345, Date of Incorporation: 29/03/2005, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
NORTH WEST
Al-Haramain Hajj & Umrah Tours Ltd
Address: 97 Whalley Range, BLACKBURN, BB1 6EE
Telephone: 012 5429 0101
Mobile: 07831 443 013
Fax: 012 5429 0102
Email: info@haramaintours.com
Web Sites: http://www.haramaintours.com
ATOL Number: 9886
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04958233, Date of Incorporation: 10/11/2003, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/01/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Al Khalid Tours
ATOL registered under Company Name: yourtravelshop.com Ltd
Address: 409 Derby Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 6LT
Telephone: 01204 854 130, 0870 755 0786 (Bolton office), 020 8554 7070 (London)
Fax: 0870 755 0717
Email: info@yourtravelshop.com
Web Sites: http://www.yourtravelshop.com
ATOL Number: 6483
IATA: The Company has IATA logo on its website but number is not displayed.
ABTA Number: K9004 & W9985
Registered address: AL KHALID TOURS LIMITED, ABBEY & CO ASSOCIATES 1ST FLOOR UNITY HOUSE, FLETCHER STREET, BOLTON, BL3 6NE Company Registration No. 06699839, Date of Incorporation: 17/09/2008, Status: Active Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2010 (DORMANT)
YOURTRAVELSHOP.COM LIMITED, 409 DERBY STREET, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL3 6LT
Company Registration No. 05093393, Date of Incorporation: 05/04/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Arif Hajj & Umrah Services Limited
Address: Punjab House, 7a Victoria Avenue, Brierfield, NELSON, Lancs, BB9 5RH
Telephone: 01282 721733
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9901
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Registered address: ARIF HAJJ & UMRAH SERVICES LIMITED, 28 DEVONSHIRE STREET, KEIGHLEY, WEST, YORKSHIRE, BD21 2AU. Company Registration No. 06363854, Date of Incorporation: 07/09/2007, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Ehsan Enterprises Ltd
Address: 23 Wellington Street, St Johns, BLACKBURN, BB1 8AF
Telephone: 01254 264 077
Mobile: 07739 799 949
Fax: 012 5426 4077
Web Sites: http://www.etravelandtours.co.uk
ATOL Number: 9898
IATA: I was not able to identify from the company website whether if it was IATA accredited
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 03427113, Date of Incorporation: 01/09/1997, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/09/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Hashim Travel Ltd
Address: 36 Audley Range, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1TD
Telephone: 012 5467 5656
Fax: 012 5467 4176
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9873
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTACompany Registration No. 04846694, Date of Incorporation: 28/07/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/07/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Khaddim-Ul-Hajjaj Ltd
Address: 15 Ruthin Close, BLACKBURN, BB1 8HY
Telephone: 01254 699 618
Contact: Yusuf Hakim
Web Sites: None
ATOL Number: 9910
IATA: Company has no website and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04966930, Date of Incorporation: 17/11/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/11/2008 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
M Zahid Travel Ltd
Address: 41 Victoria Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 6DN
Telephone: 012 546 62222 (Provided by M0H & ABTA)
Telephone: 012 546 63333 (Provided by ATOL)
Fax: 0870 182 6907
Email: info@www.hajj-umrah.net / mzahidtravel@btinternet.com
Web Sites: www.hajj-umrah.net / http://mzahidtravel.com
ATOL Number: 9921
IATA: Company website were not accessible and therefore not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA Number: L5931 & Y167X
Company Registration No. 06625807, Date of Incorporation: 20/06/2008, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION FULL)
Manchester Hajj & Umrah Ltd
Address: 11 Badminton Road, MANCHESTER, M21 0UQ
Telephone: 0161 718 5265
Web Sites: www.hajjpackage.org (under construction)
ATOL Number: 9907
IATA: Company has no website activated and hence was not able to identify if it was IATA accredited.
ABTA: The Company is not a member of ABTA
Company Registration No. 04583711, Date of Incorporation: 06/11/2002, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/03/2010 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Satia Tours Ltd
Address: 45-47 Queens Park Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 1RF
Telephone: 012 5466 3701
Mobiles: 07711 667 876 / 07989 215 920
Fax: 012 5466 3706
Email: enquiries@satiatours.com
Web Sites: www.satiatours.com
ATOL Number: 9846
IATA: 91281002 – Checked and confirmed as registered.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 05124473, Date of Incorporation: 11/05/2004, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 31/05/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
Usmania Haj Tours Ltd
Also Trades as Usmania Travel
Address: 26 Northleigh Road, MANCHESTER, M16 0EQ
Note: It states on their website: (only for company enquiries, please do not visit this address for tour enquiries) - Therefore not sure if they have a shop front.
Telephone: 0161 860 5824 / 0161 862 0682
Mobile: 07708 730 558
Email: info@umrahtours.co.uk
Web Sites: http://umrahtours.co.uk/ http://www.hajj-umrah.biz
ATOL Number: 10120
IATA: This Company has IATA accredited logo on the website but number is not displayed.
ABTA: This Company is not a member of ABTA.
Company Registration No. 04800557, Date of Incorporation: 16/06/2003, Status: Active
Last Accounts Made Up To: 30/06/2009 (TOTAL EXEMPTION SMALL)
MISC
ENGLAND
Telephone: 00 49 221 869 97 99 (provided by MoH)
Note: Not sure why it was put in the UK list by the MoH - as the phone number is based in Germany. Doing some googling I had assocaited the phone number to the following: DITIB - Sosyal Dayanışma Merkezi Social Solidarity Centre
This seems to be a travel agent based in Cologne, Germany. TURK DIYANET ISLERI
Email: cenazefonu@ditib.de , Website: www.cenazefonu.de / http://www.hac-merkez.de/
Useful/ Further information
1. Saudi Ministry of Hajj website, http://www.hajinformation.com/
2. Saudi Embassies and Consulates throughout the World - Click Here!
3. For Saudi Embassy in UK - this is what Copy of Hajj & Umra Visa Form looks like.
4. UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Web: Advice to British Hajjis / (PDF format - 148 KB)
5. Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK - http://www.abhuk.com/index.htm
6. Health Advice to Hajj & Umrah Travellers - London Central Mosque (PDF)
7. Some Hajj advice from me: Click Here!
8. Anyone who has a complaint about travel agents or would like advice on any other consumer issue can get free advice from Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or visit their website http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/
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