10 People Reflect on What Hajj Means to Them as They Complete Their Pilgrimage

Merwan Hachem, Michigan
“I suppose the most amazing aspect of any adventure is the family you grow to love, admire, and respect unconditionally. The greatest love with any tangible or symbolic figure begins with the soul connecting in harmony. On a personal level, it raised me to a level as if I were on the highest mountain, walking on stormy seas, and ultimately giving me the feeling of humility as it gave me the sense that I was standing on the shoulders of angels. It is one of the most intimate feelings one can attain with Allah’s messengers.”