CHOOSING A COMPANY

The person intending to perform the Hajj from the USA must keep an open mind when choosing a Hajj Provider. Most of the Hajj Providers will say that they have the best service, so it is important to read the following.

There are Hajj companies in the USA who are licensed through the Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Many of these certified/licensed companies works along with sub-agents here in the USA to sell Hajj packages. You can also buy your Hajj package from a sub-agent. Using a sub-agent does not mean that you will not get the services as a certified or licensed Hajj Provider. They all make the same basic arrangements.

In choosing a Hajj Provider whether it is a licensed company or a sub-agent, you must ensure that they are registered here in the USA and the company have at least 5 recent years of experience in the Hajj services. One such Hajj Provider is a New York based company by the name of HAJJ-USA of New York. Their testimonial looks very attractive. They are connected to several other Hajj Providers and as a result, they can get you any schedule you desire. Their Hajj group is normally a handful and they have better control in providing good services. Their spiritual leader, Shaikh Muhammad Adly, is a very experienced Hajj guide and he speaks both English and Arabic. His website is www.adlyonline.com

 

The following should be considered when choosing a Hajj Provider:

1)    Consider the years of experience the company have in Hajj Services

2)    If the company is registered in the USA

3)    The price they offer

4)    What kind of arrangements do they have in Saudi Arabia

5)    What kind of arrangements they make for travelling from the USA

6)    The kind of Spiritual Services offered

7)    How would the company benefit you from the services they advertise

 

The following questions should be asked from previous Hajjis and that will help in making a decision on which company / group to choose.

 

a)    How did the group communicated with you prior to you accepting their services?

 

b)    How was the group leader’s attitude towards the group during the Hajj?

 

c)    Did the service provided worth the money you paid comparing to other groups?

 

d)    Did the company ask you for more money during the Hajj?

 

e)    Did you get the service as you were promised?

 

f)    Did you get more services than you expected?

 

g)    How was the spiritual enlightenment during the trip?

 

Some Hajj Providers offer cheap prices which in turn limit their services both here in the USA and in Saudi Arabia. They try to capture the market with the cheap prices.

Some Hajj providers offer expensive prices and promise extraordinary services but it is too high for people’s budget.

Some Hajj Providers offer both cheap and expensive packages but they have too much to handle and as a result, they give a poor service.

After careful evaluation, consider three things:

a)    Spiritually - how you can benefit

b)    The price - if it can accommodate your budget

c)    The program -  how it is structured in Saudi Arabia

 

Contact HAJJ-USA at 1(866) 857-7875 or go to their website at www.hajjusa.com, they often have workable programs.