What items should I bring when going out it Jamaat? Below is a comprehensive list of items that one should bring when going out in Jamaat / Path of Allah. This list is just a guideline as different people have different needs, circumstances and levels of Mujahada (tolerance to hardship).
One thing to note is for countries other than India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, it is important to minimize your luggage as there may be fewer local brothers to help in transportation.
Basic and Important!
- Bedding / Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Small Sling Bag
- Mosquito net
- Attar
- Miswak
- Quran
- Prayer mat
- Rubber bands
- Plastic Bags
- Pen and notebook
- Tasbeeh
- Hot Water Flask
- Snacks
- Supplements/Medication
- Plastic bags
- Personal spices, etc
- Money
- Tissue
- Bank Card
- Passport/Visa
- Passport/Visa Copy
- Personal Photo
Cloths
- Thawb/Kurta 3x
- Topi 2x
- Turban 1x
- Winter jacket 1x
- Shirts & Trousers 3x
- Undergarments 3x
- Towel 1x
- Socks 3x
- Leather/waterproof socks 1x
- Regular sandals 1x
- Toilet/wet sandals 1x
- Gloves 1x
Toiletry and grooming
- Toiletry bag
- Soap or shower gel
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Shaver
- Comb
- Scissors
- Nail Clippers
- Cotton buds
- Small mirror
- Toothpick / dental floss
Other Items of Consideration
- Head torch
- Aspirin
- Lip Balm (for cold weather)
- Hand fan
- Spare glasses
- Power Bank
- Phone charger & cable
- Travel adapter
- Sim Card Pin
- Power board & Extension cable
- Spray bottle for Wudhu
- Laundry detergent
- Bucket (collapsible to save space)
Special needs
- English Toilet Converter
- Medications / Prescriptions
- Portable Chair
- Portable Bed
- Portable Power Station for CPAP machine
- Reading glasses
- Spare glasses
- Sweetener / Artificial sugar
- Lactase enzyme tablets (For lactose intolerance)
Group Items
- Fadhail Amal / Fadhail Sadaqaat
- Tarp / Large Mat
- Cloth hanger
- Cloth Pegs
- Laundry Rope
Group Items for Masturat Jamaat
- Mic and speaker
- Large Sheets/Cloth for Purda
- Rope
Group Ta’am Set
- Plates & Cups
- Gas / Electric Stove
- Pots & Pans
- Cooking Utensils (Spoons and Laddle)
- Kettle / Electric kettle
- Suffra (Eating Mat)
- Cooking Items (e.g. Spices, Onions, Eggs)
- Food Items (e.g. Eggs, Milk, Rice, Lentils)
- Garbage bags
- Cleaning cloth
- Dishwashing Items
