And who better to break the news on the internet, than former Pakistani spin wizard Saqlain Mushtaq. Saqlain tweeted a picture of the devout South African cricketer, standing where it appears to be at an airport, with two other fellows.
Alhumdulliah what a great picture of my brother @amlahash on Hujj. pic.twitter.com/uMiGTVeWVN
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) September 14, 2015
Hashim Amla has been known for his closeness to Islam, since he had refused to wear cricket gear that sported logos of alcoholic brands. A quiet, humble person by nature, Amla is one of South Africa’s most dependable batsmen currently.
Recently, a crane collapsed in Makkah due to rainfall and stormy weather. The tragic incident caused 107 casualties and numerous injuries to the devout.
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