Tazkirah before leaving for Wukuf

Some of the highlights are:

• When one is at awe over the distance between Mina and Arafah, the most appropriate reaction is not 'Wah, jauhnya!' or 'Boleh buatnya, Insya Allah'. It is better to say 'Masya Allah, tabarakallah'.   
• Write clearly the No. of Maktab that you are staying, Camp no. and Mattress no. on your bag pack and over-nighter.
• Make sure all obligatory exercises are done before leaving for Arafah - your mandi sunat ihram, wearing of ihram, solat sunat ihram and niat ihram
• Prepare three to four (3-4) days of clothing, a little food for quick nutrition and medicine supply.
• Pay attention the number of Maktab placed outside the bus; each maktab has different number.
• Make sure that the maktab badge is always on you.
• Understand that you will be in the same tent with another 15-16 people and there will 10 toilets for 1500. So, forget comfortable. Think simplicity.
• Expect heat to be a constant companion. Exercise a lot of patience. Stay outside but under the shades because the air is windy and the more you recite your supplications, the cooler it gets.
• Always pay attention to landmarks.
• Bring ropes for in-house clothing lines.