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Malaysia, Indonesia, the UAE, Turkey, and parts of Bosnia and Singapore are popular for easy halal food and prayer access.

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Is solo travel safe for Muslim women?

Yes, with planning. Choose well-reviewed areas, day tours, and modest-friendly beaches or pools. Know local norms and dress codes.

How can I pray while flying or on the road?

Use a prayer times app with offline mode, plan around time zones, and ask crew for space when safe. Carry a travel prayer mat.

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A Charity That Never Ended: The Story Behind Waqf Uthman Hotel

By Halal Travel Pal Editorial Team · 01 Oct 2025

At A GLANCE

Rohaizad Hassan

General Manager, Food Safety and Defense, Yıldız Holding

32 years in halal industry, aviation catering and global food governance

Based in Istanbul, Türkiye

Do you know this building in Madina?

It’s the Waqf Uthman Hotel, a living example of how one good deed can last forever.

A waqf simply means giving something for the sake of Allah so that people can keep using it, and the person who gave it keeps getting reward, even after they pass away.

More than 1,400 years ago, Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (RA), the third Caliph, bought a well in Madina so everyone could drink water freely. He also bought the land around it, which grew into large date orchards. Those orchards are still there today. The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs looks after them, and the income is used for charity. Part of that income built this hotel in Madina. The profits continue to support people in need, while the reward keeps going to Hazrat Uthman (RA)

This is the blessing of waqf , one act of kindness that keeps growing and helping people for centuries.

Hazrat Uthman (RA) also made waqf in Makkah, buying properties that supported the poor and travelers. His vision reminds us how giving for Allah can benefit generations.

Next time you see this hotel in Madina, remember it isn’t just a building. It’s a reminder that sincere charity never ends.

What waqf would you like to leave behind?