Documents
- Passport, visa, and insurance certificate with originals and copies stored separately.
- Placement confirmation, emergency contacts, and prescriber letters for medications.
Clothing & adab
- Modest dress suitable for teaching and rites; follow programme guidance.
- Broken-in walking footwear, blister care supplies, and weather-appropriate layers.
- Iḥram garments where applicable (two sets) and unscented soap where required.
Health & comfort
- Personal medications in original packaging with a copy of repeat prescriptions.
- Reusable water bottle and electrolytes where heat is expected.
- Small first-aid kit: plasters, antiseptic, and personal analgesic where used.
Study & reflection
- Assigned reading; paper copies are preferred on device-limited days.
- Institution journal or a plain notebook of similar size.
- Use pen and paper in seminars unless alternative arrangements are approved.
What the institution provides
- Each journey page states what is included (for example bedding, meals, or local transport).
- Avoid packing duplicate comfort items that are already provided.
