Walking Program – 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)

walking is the miracle pill

why fit for hajj?

45% of Hujjaaj walk through Hajj rituals, average distance of 24km
Extremely hot weather conditions predicted
Exercise contributes significantly to overall good health
Designed by sport physicians, Hajj medicine experts and accredited coaches
Previous Fit for Ha]] participants had significantly less medical problems compared to non-participants

fitness keeps illnesses away

why fit for hajj?

45% of Hujjaaj walk through Hajj rituals, average distance of 24km
Extremely hot weather conditions predicted
Exercise contributes significantly to overall good health
Designed by sport physicians, Hajj medicine experts and accredited coaches
Previous Fit for Ha]] participants had significantly less medical problems compared to non-participants

general wellbeing

a controlled program

A supervised exercise programme aims to improve the conditioning of those pilgrims prior to their departure for Hajj

increased mental strength

mentally well-prepared

Prediction – This intervention will improve the physical and mental state thus reducing their chances of illness and injuries. Will enhance psychological well being

fitness is key

a strong physical condition

Attempt to get most of them to comfortably walk a 10km distance

being fit promotes wellbeing

Aims and Objectives

Nearly half of all pilgrims walk about five kilometres a day over the five days of Hajj. This is done in temperatures that approach 50 degrees Celsius with high humidity, leading to conditions that approach dangerous levels.

Pilgrims undertaking the journey requires a certain level of fitness to accomplish the journey comfortably.

Our Fit For Hajj program with the blessings of Allah makes allows the hujaaj to achieve this level of fitness.

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.