Alhamdulillah for the experience but room for improvement
Alhamdulillah, I had the privilege of performing Hajj with LUL and ABG in 2026. My experience was somewhat unique, as I was travelling alone with my elderly and disabled parents.
The journey began with some challenges regarding our room allocation and wheelchair accessibility, which understandably caused stress, frustration and impacted our health from the outset. However, once these issues were resolved by the team on the ground and after raising a complaint and refusing to accept anything less, the remainder of the pilgrimage was a positive and rewarding experience.
From the moment we arrived at the airport in the UK, the team provided support and assistance. Throughout Hajj, they worked tirelessly to guide pilgrims, answer questions, and help ensure that everything ran as smoothly as possible despite the immense logistical demands of the pilgrimage. Their dedication, patience, and willingness to help were evident throughout.
We were also blessed to benefit from the company and guidance of Mufti Menk and Sheikh Yusree, who spent considerable time with the group. Their spiritual reminders, knowledge, and accessibility greatly enriched the experience and helped us focus on the true purpose of Hajj.
I will always be grateful for the care and assistance my parents received, which enabled us to complete this once-in-a-lifetime journey. A special thank you to Sister Shanaz, Rizwan Bhai, Sheikh Yusree, Sohail Bhai,
Nabeel, Adam, and Hisham for their support throughout the trip. I would also like to thank Sister Asma and Fatima for looking after my mother when I had to leave the camp. May Allah continue to bless them all.
While there were some initial difficulties and lack of accountability from ABG, the overall level of care and support from the team on the ground made for a memorable and meaningful Hajj experience.
I would recommend travelling with LUL/ABG if you are young and able and I already have family and friends who are considering joining them for Hajj in the future, inshaAllah.
I had a lot of reservations and anxiety so asked a lot of questions before the trip due to my parents circumstances and despite the numerous reasurances unfortunately my fears came true. You are gaslighted in to feeling like you are asking for too much and over reacting. Then when things go wrong, they try and use ‘sabr’ and religion to justify their shortcomings which i found completely unacceptable. Disability isnt exactly a choice. The response to my complaint from ABG was disappointing but I have let it go.
I am grateful we managed to get through hajj but I tried to do as much as possible with my parents without the groups assistance in the end due to the issues we faced and was reluctant at times to ask for help. Therefore, if you are travelling with elders/disabled who need support i would suggest you do your research and rely on yourself as much as possible and not the assurances of others as this is an area ABG can hugely improve on from my experience.
May 20, 2026
Unprompted review