Who we are

Inspiring a deeper connection with the life of the Prophet ﷺ.

Meet your guides

Bringing the Seerah to life.

Sheikh Arif Ahmad

Scholar · Instructor

Madinah & Canada

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Sheikh Arif Ahmad is a graduate of Al-Rashid Islamic Institute and the Islamic University of Madinah. He completed the Hifz and seven-year Alimiyyah programs at Al-Rashid, then served for over two years as a teacher of Hifz, Arabic, and Seerah while also delivering khutbahs in Montreal.

He later continued his studies in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, specializing in Qira'at, Hadith, Seerah, and Islamic sites under the guidance of leading scholars. He holds certificates from the Madinah Research & Studies Center and the Association of Madinah Landmarks, and has also studied Academic Writing at Queen's University.

Sheikh Arif is the founder of The Seerah Coach, Haramain Direct, and Mahabbah Travel, and lives between Madinah and Canada. By the grace of Allah, he has guided and served thousands of pilgrims over the years.

Credentials

  • Islamic University of Madinah
  • Al-Rashid Islamic Institute — Hifz & 7-year Alimiyyah
  • Madinah Research & Studies Center
  • Association of Madinah Landmarks
  • Academic Writing — Queen's University

Sheikh Sajid Ahmad

Scholar · Instructor

Madinah & Canada

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Sheikh Sajid Ahmad is a graduate of Al-Rashid Islamic Institute in Ontario, Canada, where he completed the Hifz and seven-year Alimiyyah programs. He then taught Arabic, Prophetic History and Islamic History at the institute for several years, while also serving as a school teacher.

Additionally, he held roles as academic advisor and teacher at an Islamic school in Ottawa. Currently, he is pursuing advanced studies in Hadith at the Islamic University of Madinah while also specializing in Qira'at and Islamic sites with local scholars.

Sheikh Sajid holds certification from the Association of Madinah Landmarks.

Credentials

  • Islamic University of Madinah — Advanced Hadith studies
  • Al-Rashid Islamic Institute — Hifz & 7-year Alimiyyah
  • Association of Madinah Landmarks
Our mission

Scholarship, presence, and adab in every step.

  • Guided tours in the Haramain

    Our tours in Makkah al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah cater to English-speaking visitors, offering a professional, academic, and enjoyable experience.

  • Serving pilgrims worldwide

    We serve pilgrims from around the world, providing exceptional Umrah and Hajj experiences from arrival to departure.

  • Seminars across North America

    Our team delivers seminars across North America, focusing on Seerah, self-development, and spiritual growth.

  • Ongoing spiritual insight

    We share lessons from the Seerah, history of the Haramain, and spiritual insights on our social platforms.

A global community

Pilgrims from around the world.

Alhamdulillah, we've had the honour of serving guests from all over the world.

Canada
USA
UK
Switzerland
Germany
Australia
Denmark
South Africa
Pakistan
Sudan
India
UAE
Nigeria
Ireland
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
Malaysia
Egypt
Palestine
Oman
Turkey
Saudi Arabia

1,000+

Pilgrims served

8+ years

Guiding through the blessed cities

In good company

Other services & trusted partners

Land packages, hotels and transport for the blessed cities — arranged directly, and usually for less than the major booking sites.

Umrah & Hajj packages

Haramain Direct

  • Complete Umrah & Hajj land packages
  • Hotels beside the Haramain — often below Booking.com and Expedia rates
  • Visas, airport transfers and ground transport arranged
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Guided spiritual journeys

Mahabbah Travel

  • Curated group journeys and bespoke itineraries
  • Hotel-only bookings in Makkah & Madinah at direct-contract prices
  • Full support from arrival to departure
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