We've Conquered Kilimanjaro!

As-salamu-alaikum

Reaching the Top of Africa!

M.T.Khan, Charles Luarie (guide) and M.R.Khan at Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro - highest point in Africa and summit of highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Alhamdulillah, all 3 South Africans of the Muslim Hands team have succeeded in summiting Kilimanjaro. At approximately 7:00 AM, Nadim Mahomed ascended upon Uhuru Peak to mark an epic moment in our Kilimanjaro Fund-raising expedition - and that was reaching the top of Africa! An hour and a half later, Muhammad Taher & Muhammad Ridwaan Khan summited at approximately 8:30 AM. Five other member of the 37-man team managed to summit.

With our fund-raising target surpassed and our Kilimanjaro climb successfully completed, we thank Allah (SWA) for all His help in allowing our campaign to be successful, for keeping us healthy, providing us with the physical and mental strength to summit, and for bringing us home safely. The children of Palestine were a constant inspiration and motivation for us, reminding us that the fleeting struggles of the mountain were nothing compared to the perpetual suffering that they endure on a daily basis. Insha'Allah we make dua that all our little contributions make some difference in their lives.

We also thank all donors who selflessly contributed towards raising money for the children of Palestine. It is your assistance that has made this project the success that it has become. Jazakallah'ul'khair to you. We also want to thank all our sponsors, without whom our trip would not have been possible.

Nadim Mahomed & Muhammad Ridwaan Khan holding up the sponsorship banner, with the ice cap of Kilimanjaro noticable in the background

More photos, detailed information and stories from our amazing experiences in Tanzania will follow shortly.

Was-salam

"To the Children & Future of Palestine"