Help a family in United States: requests on the Beckah help board

A brother in the United States describes Umrah as a sacred place of rest, somewhere to set down what he has carried for a long time and simply breathe in the presence of his Creator. He has made the journey before, holds a valid passport, and gave a community reference. His means cover only part of the cost with hardship. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-8DA11204

A public high school's Muslim Student Association in California holds Jumu'ah every week but has no prayer mats. They are asking for 10 to 20 mats so their students can pray properly at school.

A brother in the United States longs to perform his first Umrah. He writes that it is more than a trip: a dream to stand before the Kaaba, ask forgiveness, and set down what he has carried in his heart. For him it means peace, hope and healing. His financial situation has put it out of reach. He holds a passport. A full seat is 1,795 USD; a share is 450 USD.

Gift code: HB-E33B6CDA

A sister in Virginia, USA, born Muslim, has become her family's sole provider while her father battles cancer and cannot work. At the Kaaba she would pray for his full recovery and relief from pain, and for barakah in her earnings. She can contribute $500, though it would be a hardship. She holds a passport; how she will reach the departure airport is still being confirmed. She hopes to join the November group. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-E589F2CF

A brother in the eastern United States, born Muslim, says that whenever he sees Makkah and Madinah his heart softens and he remembers how short this life is. He hopes to perform his first Umrah as soon as he can, but cannot contribute toward the cost. He holds a passport and can reach the departure airport. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-1310031F

A sister in the United States is asking for her first Umrah. She writes that she is living through mental and physical hardship, stress, and major life changes after recently leaving her job, and longs to step away from daily pressures, reconnect with Allah, and renew her faith. She holds a passport and can contribute $500 toward a seat on the at-cost group trip ($1,795 full, $450 share). She also needs help reaching the airport.

Gift code: HB-79A52F96

A brother in the United States asks for help with his first Umrah, hoping to travel in December 2026. Since childhood he has wished to see the Kaaba with his own eyes. After some years away, he returned to Islam. He has a passport and can reach the airport, but cannot cover the cost. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-B556B0E6

A sister in the United States, born Muslim, hopes to make her first Umrah and is flexible on dates. She holds a passport but cannot cover the cost and would need help reaching the departure airport. She writes that she longs to be near Allah, to seek His forgiveness, and to pray and make du'a in the Sacred House. A full seat is $1,795; a $450 share helps carry her there.

Gift code: HB-4F536BBD

A young brother in the United States who teaches children about Islam hopes to make his first Umrah on the November 2026 group trip. He holds a passport, has an imam as his reference, and can put $500 toward the $1,795 seat. He would also need help reaching the departure airport. Each $450 share brings his seat closer.

Gift code: HB-4F4471F5

A sister in the United States hopes to perform her first Umrah. She writes that it is her biggest dream to visit the House of Allah, pray in Makkah and strengthen her faith. She has a passport and can put $400 toward the trip; we are confirming her contact details and how she would reach the airport. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a $450 share helps carry her there.

Gift code: HB-005F8FCA

A Muslim dental student in the United States is asking for a seat on the December 2026 group Umrah. It would be their first Umrah. They carry heavy student debt and say they may not be able to afford Umrah for many years, and recent illness in the family has deepened their reflection on faith. They hold a passport and can reach the airport. A full seat is $1,795; a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-1F11E658

A sister in the United States who embraced Islam in January 2026 hopes to perform her first Umrah, to thank Allah for guiding her and return with a heart more at peace and the strength to help other sisters find their way home. She has a passport, has faced financial hardship, and can put $2,000 toward the journey. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-FD650C48

A Muslim college student in the United States is asking for a seat on the December 2026 group Umrah. Over the past few years they have carried family responsibilities during a parent's serious lung illness while keeping up with their studies. They hope Umrah will help them reconnect with Allah and find peace and hope again. They hold a passport and can reach the airport. A full seat is $1,795; a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-CE798721

A brother in the United States who embraced Islam in 2015 hopes to perform his first Umrah, to stand before the Ka'bah, make du'a and seek forgiveness. He has a passport and can reach the airport, but cannot afford the trip. A full seat on the November at-cost group trip is $1,795, and a share is $450.

Gift code: HB-B60C294D

A 62-year-old US citizen going through a hard family trial wants to make dua at the Haram. Relatives in Jeddah will host him, so his only need is the airfare. Roughly $1,200 in flights sends him; $450 covers a large share.

Gift code: HB-7896A791