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Abu Dhabi proposes free Haj travel for new Muslims
The Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department is considering sending new Muslims to the holy lands to perform Haj and Umrah for free in order to educate them about the teachings of the true Islam and enhance their Islamic identity.
- By Abdullah Rasheed, Abu Dhabi Editor
- Published: 23:07 July 28, 2009
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department is considering sending new Muslims to the holy lands to perform Haj and Umrah for free in order to educate them about the teachings of the true Islam and enhance their Islamic identity.
The initiative comes within the framework of the department's approach to enhance the continuous communication with new Muslims and build their Islamic identity so as to ease their integration into society.
The proposal follows a noticeable increase in the number of people who embrace Islam. According to the latest statistics released by the department, about 586 people embraced Islam in the past six months, a 14 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
Out of these, there are 354 new Muslims in Abu Dhabi and 123 in Al Ain.
The Islam Promulgation Section at the department provides various services to new Muslims, including translation in key languages and giving them copies of the Quran in different languages and books on Islamic teachings and principles and other publications.
The section has witnessed many developments this year and has 18 branches across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, where it provides its services to new Muslims.
The main service the section provides is educating new Muslims on Islam and its true teachings and principles through a close cooperation with a number of partners and centres for new Muslims to help them integrate into society and make contact with its members and institutions.
It keeps track of new Muslims and gets to know obstacles that may face them in their new path.
People who want to embrace Islam must approach the section carrying their required documents, and they will be able to learn more about the religion.
They must be sure they want to convert to Islam before testifying that there is no God but Allah and that the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.
There are many bodies and centres that collaborate with the Islam Promulgation section to explain Islamic principles and teachings to new Muslims.
Your comments
I hope one day i can go to Mekka inshaAllah, its my dream to go there,...
Laila
Kosovo,Kosovo
Posted: July 29, 2009, 18:38
it is definitely a good gesture for those whose revert,to start their new life from pious peace of land from where islam propagates.
Hilal Ahmad
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 17:00
Inshallah not only new muslims but other reverts who dream of going for Umrah or Haj. I reverted to islam 6 years ago, 2 months after arriving UAE and had the ultimate dream to go Hajj. Alhamdulillah very much contented with Islam. Inshallah can avail of this gift too.
Mariam
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 16:21
This is an excellent apportunity for all our newly converted Muslim brothers and sisters. Can you send details on the where abouts of these centers and registration process.Thankyou
Amjad Saeed
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 16:00
It's good to hear that there is an opportunity like that to be given to new Muslims like us. It will be really a big help that there will be a free Hajj for our new brothers
Mona
Ajman,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 15:10
May Almighty Allah Bless the UAE Government! It should consider the minorities of any other countries. Their environments and chances for Haj
Saw Win ( Mr )
Yangon ( Now in Abu Dhabi ),Myanmar ( Now in UAE )
Posted: July 29, 2009, 14:50
jazak Allaha Khair
Mubeen
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 14:49
Hearty wishes to the people in this noble cause....inshallah, more and more people will embrase Islam and will follow the foot steps of our Prophet (peace be upon him)
Yasar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 14:06
with this proposal a lot of new Muslims can avail of haj or umra. This is a great opportunity for us.
J. B. Yasir
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 13:41
It is of course a good initiative if implemented. May Allah help us to fulfill this attempt.
Abdul Basheer
Tripoli,Libya
Posted: July 29, 2009, 13:32
It's a great great idea and i'm proud of the Abu Dhabi govt. and to the people who aid this noble cause of showing people the right islam. I hope other countries will have the same initiative. I would like to have more information about this. May Allah reward and bless you.
Amal
Paris,France
Posted: July 29, 2009, 13:24
I am so happy after i read this news. I embrace Islam less than two years ago in Abu Dhabi, and to visit the HOLY LAND is my greatest dream.
Fatima Salvador Acampado
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:57
If this initiative is implemented it will boost new Muslims' sense of belonging and the feeling that the are most welcomed and cared for to learn Islam.
Mennat Allah Ahmad
Cairo,Egypt
Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:50
My very best thanks and dua for the Abu dhabi goverment for sending newly reverted Muslims.
Mujeeb Ahmad
Karachi,Pakistan
Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:44
happy to hear that... may allah bless you
Haitham
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:12
Maasha Allah! congratulation to the Abu Dhabi govt. and to the people who aid this noble cause of showing people the right path. May Allah reward you all
Syed Naushad Hassan
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 12:02
i hope this proposal will come true
Fatima Calderon
Dubai,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 11:30
its good to hear that the uae government was planning to put the newly reverted muslims to perform haj in saudi. it will be a good oppurtunity. as a new reverted muslimah, there a lot more to learn about islam.. and learning it has no end.
Mariam
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 11:25
Its nice work done by the department for reverted muslims. I request to the department as well to the Gulf News to mention location
Liyakat Mohammad Khan
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 11:10
please give me the details and phone no.
Mohammad Haneef
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: July 29, 2009, 09:22
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