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Disclaimer: This compilation is based on the experiences, opinions and limited
knowledge of the editors and contributors. Please refer to your Ustaz/ah as you go
through this handbook.
Compiled and Edited by
Asma Abdullah Ph.D and Azian Ali
December 7, 2004
This handbook is to be updated yearly, so please e-mail your
suggestions/contributions
to asmaabd@pop.jaring.my or picsb@yahoo.co.uk
An e-Handbook
on
Preparing
Performing
and
Personalising
the Umrah/Hajj
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Salutations
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List of Contributors
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THE HANDBOOK - at a glance
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Part 1 PREPARING FOR THE TRIP
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Part 2 PERFORMING THE UMRAH/HAJJ
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Part 3 PERSONALISING THE EXPERIENCE
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3.1. The Land of Self Actualisation
3.2 Towards A Spiritual Journey
3.3 My Hajj and Umrah Experience 2002
3.4 Heat, etc. No Longer Big Deal After Hajj
3.5 Selected poems
Appendices:
1. Medical Preparation 109
2. Checklist for Packing/Purchasing 112
3. Hajj Flow of Activities 121
4. Doa 127
Additional Readings:
1. Hajjee with No HAJJ 130
2. So That Our HAJJ May Be Accepted 132
3. Wisdom and Aims of HAJJ 133
4. What To DoTo Make Our HAJJ Be Accepted 138
5. HAJJ: Its Virtues and Benefits 145
6. Fifty Things To Do @HAJJ 154
7. Do's and Don'ts in HAJJ 156
8. A Woman’s Guide to HAJJ 162
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Say: Allah speaks the Truth; so follow the religion of
Abraham. The upright one. And he was not one of the
polytheists. Certainly the first house appointed for
mankind is the one at Bakkah (Makka), blessed and a
guidance for the nations. In it are clear signs: the place of
Abraham; and whoever enters it is safe; and Pilgrimage to
the house is a duty which people owe to Allah –whoever
can find a way to it.” (The Quran, 3:94-96).
The Quran speaks of mankind (al-nas) when dealing with
the Pilgrimage, and not just believers or Muslims. For
instance:
“Pilgrimage to the House is a duty which people owe
to Allah.” (3:96)
“Proclaim to people the Pilgrimage: they will come to
thee on foot and on every lean camel, coming from
every remote path.” (22:27)
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Salutations
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Assalaamu’alaikum Umrah/Hajj pilgrims
This e-handbook is distributed gratis. It is our modest attempt to assist
ourselves as well as fellow Muslims/Muslimahs to prepare for a fulfilling
journey in performing the Hajj or Umrah. It is a piece of "work in
progress" and we welcome suggestions, ideas, and tips from all of you
for continuous improvement. For those who have read previous
editions, please note that additional/updated info is in green.
Alhamdullillah we began in 2003 and and insya Allah, we will continue to
capture the lessons learned, observations and experiences related to
the preparation, performing and personalising the Umrah/Hajj call
from those who have returned from the Holy Land. We all know that the
journey to the Holy Land is not like any of the usual sightseeing and
business trips; it is an experience of a lifetime - one that involves a
considerable amount of energy at the physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual levels. Certainly, it involves our heart, mind, body and spirit.