| 1. | Hajj (The Pilgrimage)
This 20th century masterpiece by one of the Muslim world's best known scholars is a wonderful spiritual preparation for those intending to perform the Pilgrimage. It differs from other books about the hajj in that it does not simply describe the rituals in detail, but rather it deals with the underlying philosophy behind them. It is important for those going for hajj to understand the concepts discussed in this book so it can be a much more meaningful experience. History will judge Shariati's Hajj as one of the most important documents of Islamic renaissance. |
| 2. | Hajj - The Islamic Pilgrimage
"And proclaim among men the pilgrimage; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every remote path, that they may witness advantages for them and mention the Name of Allah during stated days." Holy Quran. Effects and philosophy of Hajj, stages of Hajj, and a description of specific rites of Hajj. |
| 3. | Secrets of the Hajj
This work is a beautiful spiritual/irfani look at the Hajj - an aspect which most people neglect to study about in their preparations. While the Fiqh aspect of this act of worship is important, more so, the reason and philosophy must also be known - and this work elucidates upon these points drawing from the Qur'an and Ahaadith. |
| 4. | An Everlasting Instruction - Imam al-Husayn's ('a) Journey to Makka
In coming to Makka for Hajj we should not think that after performing the overt rites of Hajj we are absolved from our duties. Hajj is more then merely an individual worship. |
| 5. | The Spiritual Aspects of Hajj
A Complete Translation of Imam Zain al-'Abidin's ('a) Discourse on Hajj with Shibli |
| 6. | Revealed The Hajj
The Hajj to Mecca is undoubtedly one of the greatest religious gatherings on earth. It is the requirement in the Five Pillars of Islam which orders every able-bodied Muslim to complete ... |
| 7. | The Hajj and Mecca
A look at how Saudi Arabia and the city of Mecca deal with the massive influx of pilgrims performing the Hajj |
| 8. | Hajj culminates at Mt. Arafat
CNN's Zain Verjee reports on the climax of the pilgrimage to Mecca, a day of prayer at Mount Arafat |
| 9. | Diversity within Islam
A look at the diversity within Islam and the world's perceptions of the religion. |
| 10. | The economics of the Hajj
CNN's Rula Amin reports on the lengths that some will go to to participate in the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca |
