Planning your own Umrah trip from South Africa can feel overwhelming at first- with visas, transport, bookings, and unfamiliar apps to figure out. However, once you understand the simple steps and know what to expect on the ground in Makkah and Madinah, the entire journey becomes much easier and far more enjoyable. This guide breaks […]
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Whether you are planning for Umrah, budgeting for a dream holiday, shopping online in dollars, or trying to protect your savings from currency volatility, the Al Baraka Bank Vivere Resident Foreign Currency Account might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. This Shariah-compliant account lets South Africans hold and manage foreign currency safely, easily, and without
If you’ve been looking for a safe, convenient way to save or transact in foreign currency, the Al Baraka Bank Vivere Resident Foreign Currency Account is the solution for you. Designed for anyone who spends or travels internationally, this account lets you hold 6 currencies all within a fully Shariah-compliant banking framework. Here is what you
Have you ever wanted to learn how to earn travel points and miles—and how to use them to upgrade your experience or save on your next trip? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world of travel rewards, you’re not alone. In this exclusive interview, we explore the ins and outs of earning and redeeming
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Writer: Shaa’ista Moorad Jogee (South African Muslimah) “O you who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance” (33:41) A friend recently asked me to do a post on maintaining our worship of Allah while on holiday. These are a few things that help me, so I thought I’d share in the hope they will benefit you.
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A 5-Day Halaal-Friendly Cape Town Itinerary Cape Town completely stole my heart- it’s where my husband and I fell in love with travel. Our very first trip was in 2018, and since then, we’ve returned to the Mother City twice more. There’s just something magical about it- the mountains, the ocean, the food, and the
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