Training-Guidelines – Fit For Hajj

HAJJ - ONE OF FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM

And Pilgrimage to the House is incumbent upon men for the sake of Allah, (upon) every one who is able to undertake the journey to it; and whoever disbelieves, then surely Allah is Self-sufficient, above any need of the worlds. (Aal-e-Imran, Chapter 3, Verse 97)

excercise is the miracle pill

training guidelines

Below are some guidelines for the handling of the hajjis. It covers

be firm, but not a drill sergeant

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Introduce yourself and before you start walking, check if anyone has any ailments other than what was stated on the form they completed
If they have any, politely ask them to please proceed home and return 1 week after completing their meds course.
They won’t be missing out.
Engage them constantly with small talk to distract them
- Most of them have not walked more than two kilometres in a while
- The distance covered will be 5km, so don’t mention the distance to them
Monitor them constantly by moving back and forth in the group, and place your faster walkers in the back of your group in the second half of your walk.
As said above, monitor them constantly and check in on them to see if they are ok.
- You have to check in on them yourself, some hajjis are shy and won’t speak up
Ask that nobody carries water bottles or bags over their necks as it will make their load heavier. This will only occur later in their training
Keep the walkers together (that is, don’t have splinter groups)
When they become use to the pace, increase slightly
If at any point anyone has a complaint (serious one), stop and see to the hajji and make a judgement call if it is serious

be firm, but not a drill sergeant

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO

Do not attempt to treat hajjis yourselves (those with High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diabetes etc.
There is a reason we have medical backup
Do not allow hajjis to wander off on their own as you could be inviting disaster
Even though all the hajjis are adults, when attempting any road crossings, you need to make sure they adhere to your instructions at all times
Unfortunately, you cannot allow hajjis to carry food with them (this is not a picnic)
Most of all do not be a drill sergeant
Remember these are the guests of Allah

Why Fit for Hajj?

45% of hujjaaj walk through Hajj rituals with an average distance of 24km Exercise contributes significantly to overall good health Fit for Hajj participants of 2018 had significantly less medical problems compared to non-participants