Today is 01, Dhul Hijjah, 1427 according to Arab News i.e. Saudi and 30 Zul Qaadah, 1427 according to Khaleej Times website i.e. UAE. So now it remains to be seen how would the authorities decide on Eid al-Adha and significantly the day of Arafat.

But as we are so close to this blessed days and in the blessed month, it would be worthwhile to begin our short and precise essays on Hajj and related topics.

Today, we decide to talk about some of the books and multimedia available to begin our journey towards Hajj. Insha Allaah hope this resourses on Hajj would be useful to those who aspire to do their Hajj in future.


Getting the Best out of Hajj

By Abu Muneer Ismail Davids

There are many books on the subject of Hajj , however none are so comprehensive as this. The book details all of the realities of hajj as well as the worship and details with a practical element including location of hotels, car hire, rules and regulations etc.

Price: £14.95; Pages: 473



Hajj, Umrah & Ziyarah (Pocket Size)

Verifying & Explaining Many Matters of Hajj, Umrah & Ziyarah
In the light of the Quran & Sunnah
by Sheikh Abdul Aziz Abdullah bin Baz

"I am here at your service O Allah, I am here at Your Service. I am here, You have no partner, I am here. Verily all Praise, Grace and Dominion are yours, and you have no partner."

Price: $4.74

Comments - This small book was what I took for my first Umrah and masha Allah what an abundant resource it was! I ask Allaah to bless the noble Shaikh and fill his grave with noor. ameen



The Hajj Video

An informative video of the Hajj rituals, produced by the Ministry of Hajj, Saudi Arabia. This documentary gives the viewer a good idea of what to expect, as well as the correct method of performing the Hajj and Umrah. Available in five languages.
English £7.95



The Rituals of Hajj DVD
Highly recommended

An informative film of the Hajj rituals, produced by the Ministry of Hajj, Saudi Arabia. This documentary gives the viewer a good idea of what to expect, as well as the correct method of performing the Hajj and Umrah. Includes sound tracks in the following languages: English, Urdu, Arabic and Bengali.

The DVD also covers the rituals of Umrah as well as visiting Madinah.
Price: £5.95



Tell Me About Hajj
By Saniyasnain Khan
Price: £6.95 Pages: 40 Binding: H/B Product Code: 12.284
Finally a book that deals with the subject of Hajj for children!

The young Muslim will find this book informative and interesting – full of illustrations and photographs – covering the history of the ka’bah, the story of the well of zam-zam and the rites of Hajj.

An insight into the significance, importance and meaning of Hajj.