
Umrah
Fall 2025 Umrah Trip
Thabaat Umrah for Young Professions: Fall 2025
Thabaat will be taking a group for Umrah this Fall from November 21 to November 30, inshaAllah! Led by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed and Br. Tareq Tamr, this group is exclusive to young professionals ages 23+. In addition to our group's activities, participants will also have access to lectures, visitations, and scholars from Miftaah Institute's accompanying Umrah group.
Our group will fly out of Detroit via Turkish Airlines, with arrival in Madinah and departure from Jeddah. Our all-inclusive package includes: four nights in Madinah, four nights in Makkah, roundtrip air and ground transportation, 5-star hotels with buffet breakfasts, and a one-year tourist visa for US passport holders An optional free upgrade to a 10-year visa, and alternative travel packages from Chicago, are also available—see details below.
Pricing (based on room accommodations): Quadruple - $3,295.00. Triple - $3,495.00. Double - $3,695.00. Payments can be made in installments after your deposit is submitted to secure your seat. All payments are processed via Zelle or credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 3.5% fee.
Deadlines:
- July 14th - Early Bird Pricing ($100 off listed price)
- September 29th - final day for payment plans
- October 1st - final day for full refund, minus admin fee
- October 6th - full payment due
We will be partnering with Royal Travel for logistics. To complete your registration, complete the form below. Once registered, you will be receiving further communication from Royal Travel and our team for next steps.

November 21st - November 30th, 2025: Ages 23+ Only
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Can I bring a relative that is not a "young professional" with me?
Yes! This group is primarily for young professionals, but we welcome family members of all ages to join us if they feel comfortable.
2) I want a Quad or Triple room, but I don't have enough roommates coming with me.
That's okay—we'll pair you with someone else from our group, inshaAllah. If we're having difficulty doing this, the agency will let you know.
3) How do I enroll in a payment installment plan?
When Royal Travel confirms your deposit, all registrants will pay in installments by default. They will contact you when installments are due.
10-Year Umrah Visa Upgrade:
Royal Travel is facilitating a free upgrade of the one-year Umrah visa (included in our package) to a 10-year visa for US passport holders. Please mail the following to Royal Travel (11943 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 77099) after submitting your deposit:
- Physical passport (expiration date after June 2026)
- One passport-sized photo
- Printed visa application (two pages, click here to download)
- Return envelope
The consulate takes three business days to issue the visa, after which Royal Travel will send your documentation back. It is recommended to use FedEx's two-day service as opposed to next-day.
Alternative Travel Package from Chicago:
Community members who can facilitate travel to and from Chicago are welcome to join us via an alternative package, from Chicago via Qatar Airways, from 11/22-11/30, starting at $2999. The same submission form below can be completed, and a note can be made to Royal Travel that you are requesting the Chicago package. Your spot is not confirmed until Royal Travel confirms it.
Questions for Royal Travel? Call Br. Maqsood at +1 (281) 235-5285 or email maqsood@royaltraveltexas.com.
For any additional questions, please contact us at contact@thabaat.org.
Our Team
Tareq Tamr is the Program Director at Thabaat and the Head of Engagement at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He studied Psychology with a minor in Philosophy and is continuing Islamic Studies on a part-time basis. He grew up in Windsor, ON and has served the local community as a youth director, khateeb, and lecturer for youth and young professionals.
Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed is an Advisor and Facilitator for Thabaat. He is a Co-founder of Miftaah Institute and also serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at Michigan Islamic Institute. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah, where he became a Hafiz. He started his 7 year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada and graduated with honors, receiving Ijazzat for teaching Hadith from prominent scholars from around the world.
Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheeb is an Advisor for Thabaat. He is a Co-founder at Miftaah Institute and also is a Co-Founder and Director at Michigan Islamic Institute. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah in Canada where he became a Hafiz at the age of 11. He started his 7 year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada and completed his Hadith Intensive at Jamia Binoritown. He specialized in Islamic Jurisprudence and Iftā’ at Al Ihsan institute in Vancouver, B.C. while simultaneously teaching Fiqh and Hadith in the same school.
Shaykh Tariq Musleh is a graduate from the prestigious Madinah University where he attained his Associate degree in Arabic and Bachelors Degree from the College of Sharia. Shaykh Tariq has worked as a part time instructor for Islamic Learning Foundation Chicago, where he taught Quran and Arabic studies. He has served in Young Muslims (YM) for many years as a coordinator and murrabi. Shaykh Tariq has also served as the Youth Director for the Islamic Center of Naperville in Chicago and became the Youth Director and Assistant Imam of Mecca Center in Willowbrook, Illinois in July 2017.
Farzana Fariha is the Operations Manager at Thabaat and a Software Dev. Engineer at Ford Motor Company. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Science and Digital Marketing and is currently pursuing her M.B.A. at the University of Michigan. Farzana is also a full-time Miftaah Associates program student and an active volunteer. Born in Bangladesh, she was raised for most of her life in Michigan, where she continues to serve the communities around Metro Detroit with dedication and passion.
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Thabaat is proud to be part of Miftaah Institute, a Detroit-based organization which holds Islamic events across the country.
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