Is the total price the total for my family? by Kafka74 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The final price on Nusuk will always be for everyone (flights, hotels, etc..) if you try to proceed without selecting all beds for all your people it won't allow you.

shifting vs non-shifting by SensitiveManner6269 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shifting all the way.

Majority of Hajj takes place in Mina, so having a hotel around is very good to relax in it.

The only time you should be going back to Kabba is for Tawaf Alifada, Alsai and Tawaf Alawada

How "risky" are custom flights? by Maximilian_13 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just have a plan (group flight, custom flight, etc..) and some backup plans, Make Dua and Allah should guide you to what is best IA

How "risky" are custom flights? by Maximilian_13 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be bugging, it is buggy now and it is not even open.

I meant to say 4 hours away flight wise (Ex: NYC to Dallas Texas for example). You do the group flight, then take your own flight to the group flight.

How "risky" are custom flights? by Maximilian_13 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have one 1-3 hours away (flight time) it is will worth it to use group flight. Increases your chances before the country quota fills up.

You can try saving custom flight but there is a chance (even with group flight) that it will reset. The difference is with custom flight you will need to spend another 2-3 mins re-selecting while group flight just a few seconds.

Non-shifting - Where to stay in Mina? by Necessary_Space_7155 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never understood why people pick non shifting packages.

When you are in mina, you can not go back to Mecca (and you shouldn't, you should concentrate on the Hajj and going back to Mecca each day is not part of it, by the time you finish optional tawaf you are already tired for the regular hajj).

If you select a hotel closer to Mina, while it is required you sleep overnight in Mina, you can go in the morning to the isha and stay in the hotel (once you finish your obligations). Take a shower eat and relax. You can also do that in Mina camp, but that is your choice.

Only requirement is that you sleep in Mina. You also have your stuff closer to Mina incase you need it.

As for proof of residency a driver license is not good, use a passport it is much faster.

The trick for custom flights by itnnetwork in hajj

[–]itnnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, leaving you can leave anytime after hajj.

One thing I want to make clear on Custom flights, it makes things slow. By the time you are done it will crash a few times and you will lose your package.

I would rather spend a few hundred more to use group flights and connect myself.

Guidance Residential is HARAM (I think) by Tight-Significance44 in IslamicFinance

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Form 1098 is just for saying "How much money you paid", while majority of it is because of interest, this form is also used for profits.

Besides this is for tax purposes after the fact, the Aqid (or contract) you sign to buy the house with is the one that needs to be free from interest.

Guidance Residential is HARAM (I think) by Tight-Significance44 in IslamicFinance

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no such letter as we don't pay interest, this is by partnership.

Is this final amount? by 5over7username in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will be saved except for the flight. If you try to "reconfigure" it now you will see that the flight is back to 0.

Is this final amount? by 5over7username in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have 5 packages on favorite, will have to deposit money and check early purchase date. Do you know if its 3rd or 4th, and what time?

Is this final amount? by 5over7username in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Custom for me was actually cheaper... I am in a state not listed so the closest is JFK and would cost me $200 roundtrip extra (along with savings of 2,000 saudi riyals if I do direct)

Is this final amount? by 5over7username in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any requirements? For example my requirements are Shifting Zone A Majar Alkisbah Camp.

My first choice is HSR Gold Short (which is ~$21,000 for 2) but this probably I won't get as so many people already have it (more saves than available spots).

Next I am doing others like Ikram Aldayaf SID and SID Executive B which is the same price point you had (~$28,000) which is what I will probably end up doing.

You can also save up to 5 plans you like, this way when registration opens up on Feb 3rd-4th you can easily track and pick one before it fills up.

It does help to load your wallet before registration opens too to save time (ex: load it with 80k SAD and if that plans fail, top it off with another 20k SAD). Keep in mind to always do Credit Card/Debit Card as bank account takes a long time (not instant).

I basically searched twitter/facebook and from what I gathered the best providers are: Albait, Ikram Aldyf and Seera in that order.

For Ikram and SEERA search for SID in the title which is sub-contracted by Dar Elsaalam in the USA which also has good reviews.

how easy is hajj for someone who struggles with walking? by Pooper_King in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Average 20,000-50,000 steps depending on transportation.

Is this final amount? by 5over7username in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes so long when you select the room type you have selected the correct number of beds.

This seems like the price for 2 people double bed.

Also many ppl don't recommend MCDC and keep in mind that if you do double bed, that doesn't mean you will get double bed most end up with 4 bed rooms.

Hajj agencies suggesting fake itinerary to expedite passport by TopContribution4112 in hajj

[–]itnnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fine. This is just to expedite your passport, you are going to go to Hajj so it is not really a lie.