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INTRODUCTION
Hajj
, the fifth pillar of 
Islam
, brings together Muslims of all races andcreed to adopt two unidentifiable white pieces of cloth in an awesomedemonstration of 
Islam's
total disregard of insignificant issues like race,social position and nationality. Annually, several million people makethe pilgrimage to
Makkah
from every corner of the globe, providing aunique opportunity of those different nations to meet one another,making it the largest gathering in the world. It is a clear-cut act of worship, but also it is symbolic and represents the spirit's return to itsplace of origin.
Hajj
is an essential duty (fardh) for all Muslims, who arephysically and financially able to perform it.
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"In it (Makkah) are Signs Manifest; the Standing place of Ibrahim
u
 ; whoever enters it attains security;Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah
I
 ,those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah
I
stands not in need of any of His creatures
 Al Imran 97
 
 
The rites of Hajj begin and end at the
Ka'bah,
the first house of worshipbuilt for mankind, built by Adam
u
and restored by Ibrahim
u
andhis eldest son Isma’il
u
. However, the apex of the journey is reachedeight miles away, where Muslims stand and pray near a hillock by thename of 
‘Mount of Mercy’ 
, within a desert plane.The Pilgrimage is regarded as being the fifth and Final Pillar of Islam, itsseal, as well as the completion of surrender and the perfection of religion. It was during the Pilgrimage that Allah
I
sent down therevelation:
ALYAWMA AKMALTU LAKUM D
NAKUM WA ATMAMTU`ALAYKUM NI`MAT
WA RA
TU LAKUMUL ISL
MA D
N
.
“Today I have perfected your religion for you, and completed My grace upon you, and  approved Islam as your religion."
 Al Maidah 3
 Allah
I
has prescribed certain rites that a pilgrim should uphold for hispilgrimage to be correct. The primary condition is intention (niyyah),while the others will be mentioned in their places.The meaning of the pilgrimage (Hajj meaning effort) is to leave allworldly activities aside and go forth to meet Allah
I
.The purpose of 
Hajj
is to develop consciousness of Allah
I
and alsospiritual upliftment. It is also an opportunity to atone sins collectedthroughout life. Prophet Muhammad
r
had said that a person whoperforms
Hajj
properly “will return as (sinless as ) a newly born baby.
 
It also a reminder of the Grand Assembly on the Day of Judgement when people will stand equal before Allah
I
, waiting for their FinalDestiny, and where no superiority of race or stock can be claimed. It isalso a reminder of the fact that 
Makkah
alone, in the whole existing world, has been honored by Allah
I
as the center of monotheismsince the time of Ibrahim
u
, and that it will continue to be the centerof Islam, the religion of pure monotheism, till the end of time.Due to the usual practice of 
Umrah
being performed before the
Hajj
, it was deemed appropriate that this publication starts with
Umrah
. Thefirst part of this book deals with the procedures of 
Umrah
. It clearlyoutlines the entire procedure of how
Umrah
should be performed,explaining each part of 
Umrah
individually and giving a break down of which actions are necessary and which one’s are
Sunnah
and virtuous.Thereafter the rites of 
Hajj
are described in full in the same cleardistinctive manner. Starting from the explanation of the three types of 
Hajj
and how they differ. The “
Hajj
at a glance” diagram has beenspecially made to assist the
Hajji
in simplifying the procedure further.The journey then leads to the Prophet’s
r
city of 
Madinah
, and the actsof virtue and respect to be performed/observed therein. This book also includes a short collection of 
Salaat and salaam
and awhole array of concise
ad’iyah
to be read at appropriate times. Although these specific
ad’iyah
do not have to be read, our aim inincluding them in the publication is to provide the Hajji something toread and also to give an idea of what types of 
ad’iyah
should be made. Allah
I
may guide us, protect us and grant us ability to work withsincerity and steadfastness. May Allah
I
make this fountain of knowledge spread to the four corners of the world and may it be asource of His pleasure.
...Ameen
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