Group Leader: 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, Ustadha Noura brings  lessons learned and best practices, including ensuring everything from comfortable accommodations and transportation, to gift bags with travel necessities, to the journeys planned for Clearlight Collection.

Head Guide: Ahmed Ali

Originally from Sudan, Ustadh Ahmed has spent most of his life in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. With over 10 years of experience in the tourism, tour guiding, and Umrah sectors, he has worked at several museums focused on the life and biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Ustadh Ahmed has  also participated in and led multiple Hijrah journeys between Makkah and Madinah, providing visitors with immersive historical and spiritual experiences. He is currently working with the company responsible for the *Ala Khutah* project, contributing to the development of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading heritage and visitor experience initiatives.

Clearlight Collection is focused on providing small group trips that are a well-rounded experience, featuring academic knowledge, visits to religiously significant sites, and personal 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 in comfortable luxury air-conditioned buses or vans to the different historical and religious 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; some locations may not be wheelchair accessible and reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate everyone’s needs. 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, personal worship and exploration. 

Registration is open until capacity is reached or October 25, 2026 whichever is first.  The deposit of 50% of the total package is due by September 20, 2026.  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 Nov.1, 2026 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 Oct.25, 2026. No refunds of any kind after Oct.25, 2026.  

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 and hotels 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.  We recommend the Umrah visa, which includes basic health insurance in Saudi Arabia. 

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, electrical adapters,  what to pack and more.