The topic of Hajj is such that if we discuss in details , the discussion can go over for several months. The primary source of understanding of every act of worship is the Holy Quran. And regarding the Holy Quran, the Holy Quran itself has mentioned and is also narrated through traditions of our Infallibles(a.s) […]

A comprehensive journal covering advice on the necessary preparation required prior to travelling, as well as an explanation and understanding of all the aspects of Hajj and including the recommended recitations.

This booklet is a brief description of Hajj laws derived from the books of grand scholars in issues related to the performing of this great ritual in Islam. The Arabic word Hajj  is derived from the  word hajja meaning ‘to intend/go to, head for’, and it then became the specific meaning of intending to go […]

An English Version of Masai’l-o-Ma’lumat-e-Hajj-o-Umrah this book aims to help prepare travellers for both their trip to Saudi Arabia and the sacred Pilgrimage itself. The rites of Hajj and Umrah are clearly explained, and relevant prayers and supplications are provided in both Arabic and English. A final chapter is provided detailing a visit to Madinah.

Hajj is one of the finest institutions of Islam that serves a multitude of purposes. It is a demonstration of the universality of Islam which attracts to it people from all walks of life and from the four comers of the world; it is the largest annual ‘conference of faith’ where Muslims get to know […]

The Hajj in Islamic law is a group of sacred rites and is one of the pillars upon which Islam is established. Hajj in its two parts, the wajib and the mustahabb, is of great merit and with an ample reward. The obligation of Hajj is a proven subject in the Qur’an and Sunnah and […]

This books contains all the basic information needed to perform Hajj and Umrah alongwith the relevant masail for the pilgrim travelling to the Holy Lands. It is an adaptation of the book “Ahkaam e Haj” by Mufti Muhammad Shafi and is also available by the name “How to perform Haj” by Mufti Shafi Usmani.

The Institute for Compilation and Publication of the Works of Imam Khomeini (pbuh), in its endeavor to publicize the Imam’s Cultural heritage to benefit the researchers and to facilitate access to various materials, has classified by subject, all the works of Imam Khomeini (pbuh). The present work is a compendium of the guidelines of Imam […]

The translation of the masterpiece of Ali Shari’ati, it is not a treatise on the hajj, but a reflection by the astute haji on what the hajj means as it is performed and includes the meaning behind each and every ritual of the hajj based on the Arabic language and traditional sources. Ali Shari’ati (1933-1977), […]

Adapted from “The Five Schools of Islamic Law”     Source: al-islam.org

Tafsir ibn Kathir, is a classic Sunni Islam Tafsir (commentary of the Qur’an) by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir. It is considered to be a summary of the earlier Tafsir al-Tabari. It is one of the earliest, easiest and most read commentary of Quran, and it is popular because it uses Hadith to explain each […]