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Help a family in Somalia: requests on the Beckah help board
Every request here comes from Somalia. Beckah Foundation screened each one; only initials and the reviewed story are shown.
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12 people are asking right now
S. O. A. Somalia
A brother in Somalia describes Umrah as one of the greatest dreams of his life: a journey of faith, peace and forgiveness, where he longs to stand before the Kaaba, raise his hands in dua and pray in Masjid al-Haram for his family. He has a passport, can reach the airport, hopes to travel in December and can put in $100. A share is $450; a full seat on the at-cost trip is $1,795.
View this request →Gift code: HB-2931A78B
M. A. Somalia
A brother in Somalia who embraced Islam hopes to make his first Umrah. He holds a valid passport and can reach the airport, but cannot afford the travel costs. He hopes to worship, seek forgiveness, strengthen his faith and pray for his family. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a $450 share joins with others to send him.
View this request →Gift code: HB-44C5AC9A
M. A. F. Somalia
A sister from Somalia hopes to perform her first Umrah. She holds a passport, will put $100 toward the trip herself, and would like to travel in December 2026; she will need help reaching a departure airport. She writes that standing before the Kaaba she wants to seek Allah's mercy and forgiveness. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-84727E85
A. M. J. Somalia
A brother in northeast Somalia, born Muslim, says visiting Makkah and Madinah to worship Allah in the holy places has always been his dream. His family's income cannot cover the journey, and he cannot contribute toward the cost. This would be his first Umrah. He holds a passport, can reach the departure airport, and any departure date works. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-65A60DC3
A. M. A. Somalia
A brother in northwest Somalia, born Muslim, says his dream has always been to visit the Kaaba, pray in the holy places and grow closer to Allah. His finances have never allowed the journey. He can contribute $200. He holds a passport, can reach the departure airport, and hopes to join the November group. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-8A372789
A. M. I. Somalia
A sister in Somalia, born Muslim, performed Umrah as a child but could not grasp its weight then. Now, as an adult, she longs to stand before the Kaaba fully aware, pour out her heart to Allah and return with a lighter, reconnected heart. She cannot contribute toward the cost. She holds a passport, can reach the airport, and any date works. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-3E301F20
A. A. M. Somalia
A brother in Somalia, born Muslim, is asking to perform his first Umrah. He has a passport, can reach the airport, and is flexible on dates. He cannot cover the cost himself. He writes that Umrah would be a chance to seek forgiveness, strengthen his faith, and make sincere du'a for his loved ones. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-0EB57268
A. M. M. F. Somalia
A brother in Somalia has applied to join the at-cost group Umrah trip. It would be his first Umrah. He writes that he has long hoped to stand before the Kaaba, ask Allah for forgiveness, make du'a for his family, and give thanks. He cannot cover the journey himself. He holds a passport and can reach the airport. A full seat is $1,795; a $450 share brings him closer.
View this request →Gift code: HB-45F7E7A8
A. A. W. Somalia
A Muslim sister in Somalia hopes to perform Umrah and visit Makkah and Madinah. She says the cost of travel, visa and stay is beyond what she can afford, and asks for full or partial help. Her details are still being confirmed. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-35202042
A. M. A. Somalia
A Muslim man in Somalia has hoped to perform Umrah for nearly ten years and to visit the Prophet's Mosque and greet the Messenger ﷺ. His circumstances have not allowed him to cover the journey, and he asks for help with a trip of 10 to 15 days. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.
View this request →Gift code: HB-6B3751D7
A. I. Somalia
A brother in Somalia has long hoped to reach the House of Allah, and one day to perform Hajj. He cannot afford the journey and has offered identification and references for review. A full seat is $1,795; $450 makes a real start.
View this request →Gift code: HB-E94DB4A9
A. A. A. Somalia
A sister in Somalia wrote a single line: she hopes to perform Umrah and cannot cover the cost herself. A full seat is $1,795; a $450 share joins with others to send her.
View this request →Gift code: HB-18F6BF61
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