Assalamu alaikum to all those who have taken the time to read my story...My name is Aishah and my story began 20 years ago where I had a deep yearning to visit the House of Allah (subhanahu ta'ala). My yearning only increased as the years went by and the more I studied about the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his characteristics, my love only increased. I had no mahram which prevented me from visiting, although I had managed to save enough. However, whilst raising my son and daughter as a single mother, times became very difficult and I had no alternative but to start using my savings. I have been extremely patient and waited all these years with a heavy heart and eyes overflowing like a river of love. Each time someone would ask me 'when are you going umrah and wouldn't you like to go?', my response would always be 'when my son reaches 18 and I have a mahram'. The time has finally come where I have a mahram and should be preparing for my spiritual journey, however, sadly due to times becoming difficult I no longer have the money.

I was diagnosed with fibromalgia a few years ago, which caused me symptoms of severe pain all over my body. My health has continued deteriorating over the last few years. The pain has intensified and my body has become stiffer, resulting in difficulty doing any activity. Now my legs have also swollen making it extremely difficult and painful to walk. My condition is debilitating and it is getting worse day by day. All this has caused me great concern and question whether I would ever reach Makkah and Madina Sharif in my life time. This unbearable thought completely broke my heart where I would often break down in tears thinking that I am not worthy and this is why I am not getting the calling from Allah (subhanahu ta'ala). This news reached a friend's ear, that I was giving up hope and after much persuasion I was given the idea of creating this page (although I was uncomfortable with the idea of asking help of others). In the end I realised that ultimately all help is from Allah Almighty and each person will have their reward with what their hands put forward. I humbly ask you to help support me to achieve my life long dream.

"A believer is the one who wants for his brother what he wants for himself..."