Ackowledgement and Thanks

For such a trip to have been a success without any major level of advance planning, we must have been helped by Allah and many of his angels on the way. We make Shukr to the Almighty Allah SWT for his mercy and guidance to allow us to undertake such a memorable trip and would also like to thank and recognize the following:

1.
Mufti Abdul Kader Hoosen (CII) for his inspiration and imploring us to act upon our desire to undertake the trip. He also stressed on the importance of stopping in Khaybar and advised that while Hadith of our beloved Prophet Muhammad guides us to hurry through places like Madain Saleh, for the sake of Ibrah (lessons), spending a nominal amount of time to visit, see and understand while keeping in mind the Hadith will benefit us. He likened such visit to being similar to visiting Wadi Muhassar between Mina and Muzdalifa (near Makkah) where the elephants were destroyed. {Holy Quran-Surah 105 Fil}


2.
Unitours Jordan
Work: +962 6 568-3260
Mobile: 0795622744
E-Mail: unitours@uni-tours.com
Website: www.uni-tours.com
Name: Br. Mahmoud Shatat (Abu Rami)

The assistance, advice and guidance of Br. Abu Rami was unbelievable. He is keen to assist anyone to visit Al-Quds and helps you whether or not you are his customer. Amazingly, we got a lot of assistance from him and did not make any bookings in advance - so no business for him. We tried to make Palestine bookings through him when we visited his office but due uncertainty of logistics (whether we would make it through the border), we could not confirm booking with him as we would have to pay (so would he), whether or not we made it through.
STRONGLY RECOMMEND ANYONE VISITING SYRIA, JORDAN & PALESTINE TO SUPPORT SUCH A SINCERE TOUR OPERATOR. THEY ARE ALSO VERY EXPERIENCED AS THEY CONDUCT MIDDLE EAST TOUR GROUPS ALL THE TIME.

3. Br. Abie Dawjee
RESEARCH AND INFORMATION NETWORK (RAIN)
Director : Abie Dawjee
P O Box 26119, Isipingo Beach, Durban, South Africa 4115.
tel: 0027 31 9029174
fax: 0866893206
mobile: 082 352 352 6
e-mail : abie@iafrica.com

MIDDLE EAST EDUCATIONAL TOURS
FACT INTERNATIONAL Office:
Office 725, 7th Floor,
Overport City Office Tower,
Overport City –cnr Ridge Rd and Overport Drive
Phone 031 2072276
Email fact@mwebbiz.co.za

Br. Abie gave us advice and guidance over the telephone even though we did not meet, he was very supportive and helpful. He provided us the contact details of Unitours who are his partner in the MIDDLE EAST EDUCATIONAL TOURS he conducts a few times a year from South Africa.


4. Sheikh Ali Al-Abbasi
Imamul Haram - Masjidul Aqsa Falasteen
Imam of Al-Aqsa Masjid
Mobile: +972 54 435-8756

Shiekh Ali who speaks very good English gave us lots of advices, guidance and history/current issues relating to Palestine. He advised us that many of the guides around the Haram are not very knowledgeable and often make us stories regarding the Haram. He provided us a clear list of places to visit around the Old City and not to use any of the guides. The list will be posted shortly.....