Ustadha Noura Shamma is a teacher and speaker with a specialized focus on the Sirah (the life of the beloved Prophet ﷺ)  history, hadith, and children’s education.  Ustadha Noura has spent numerous years studying Arabic and the Islamic Sciences, at various universities and institutes including the American University of Cairo,  ISTAC, Qasid Institute, and the Zaytuna Institute, and privately with scholars in the US, Jordan and Turkey.  She has over twenty-five years of experience in teaching both online and on-the-ground in the US, the UK, Norway, Canada, Jordan and Turkey. Based on her 30 years plus of traveling and living in different countries, Noura brings  lessons learned and best practices, including ensuring everything from comfortable accommodations and transportation, to gift bags with travel necessities, to the tours planned for Clearlight Collection. 

Clearlight Collection is focused on providing small group trips that are a well-rounded experience, featuring academic knowledge, visits to religiously significant sites, cultural exposure, and free time. The groups will be multi-generational and diverse in nature, unless specified otherwise. This enables participants to get to know one another and develop bonds of friendship and camaraderie that can last a lifetime. 

Our group will be transported from site to site in comfortable luxury air-conditioned tourist buses or vans to different places, historical cities and sites.  Most sites have some walking, and a few sites have stairs or inclines. Generally it will be easy and short walks to reach the sites.   Most sites and mosques are wheelchair accessible, however some locations may not be wheelchair accessible, although efforts will be made to accommodate as much as possible. The guides will aim to take into account the differing abilities and health conditions of group members and regulate the pace and the intensity of the tour as much as possible. On most days, the programme includes free time to rest and for shopping and personal exploration.

Registration is open until capacity is reached or Nov.1  2025 whichever is first.  The deposit of 50% of the total package is due by Nov.1  2025. It should be sent via Zelle to: clearlightcollection2023@gmail.com  Once your deposit is paid, an invoice for the balance remaining for your party will be sent to you.  Final payment for the tour is due Dec.1, 2025 to secure sufficient hotel rooms and make sure transportation arrangements are finalized as well as other details. 

All deposit refund requests must be made in writing and made before Nov.30. No refunds of any kind after Nov.30th.   Deposits will be refunded minus an administrative fee of $250 per traveler.  Balance payments are non-refundable. We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, but unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds after the final payment has been made due to commitments made to local partners on the initial reservation.  We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and unexpected events. Travel insurance can help safeguard your investment and provide financial protection in case of any unforeseen situations that may prevent you from joining the tour. We strive to be understanding and flexible, and we encourage you to reach out to our customer service team to discuss any concerns or questions you may have regarding the cancellation policy. We’re here to assist you throughout the entire process and ensure your travel experience is as enjoyable as possible.

Yes a visa is required.  You will be responsible to get the visa.  It is easy to do ahead of time via this Visit Saudi website.  Alternatively you can get it at the airport when you land in Madinah. However we advise doing it ahead of time to avoid any delays. 

Yes, all participants who have completed their deposit, will receive a detailed information packet that includes descriptions of the cities and sites to be visited, the daily schedule currency exchange local prayertimes, electrical adapters, whether what to pack and more.