Hajj – A Reader – For Those Blessed With The Pilgrimage


Dhul Hijja, the month of Hajj, is fast approaching. Hundreds and thousands of blessed Muslims are packing their bags, checking their travel documents and flocking to airports around the world, to make the journey to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
This brief document is a resource for those travelling for Hajj this year, or any year. It provides links to questions that have been answered by SeekersGuidance scholars, blog posts written about the pilgrimage, and relevant information pertaining to Hajj.
Videos and Blog Posts:
Video: Preparing for Hajj – Habib Faisal-Alkaff – Radical Middle Way
Hajj Handbook – Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar …
Video: Hajj Reflections – Radical Middle Way …
The Hajj Collection – Shaykh Abdal Hakim …
Ten Good Manners for Hajj by Imam al-Ghazali …
The Gifts of Hajj – Radical Middle Way – Blog
Imam al-Haddad’s Counsels on Hajj and `Umrah – Muwasala
Video: Fast the 9th (‘Arafa) and Live for Another Year – Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf
On the Path to a Sacred Journey: The Courtesies (Adab) of Hajj – Nur Sacred Sciences
From Our Answers Page:
Removing Hair and Wearing Scents: Expiations for Accidental Violations of Ihram during Hajj
Does Allah Forgive Marital Infidelity When You Make Hajj?
Missing the Farewell Tawaf Due to Menstruation
Calculating Zakat and Going on Hajj with a Student Loan
Is It Valid to Make Hajj or Umrah Before One’s Parents?
Seeking Forgiveness from Others Before Hajj
Hajj Tamattu`: Does an Invalid Umra Affect the Hajj?
What is the Wisdom Behind Doing Certain Hajj and Umrah Rituals 7 Times?
Reciting Sura al-Baraqara for Protection and Cutting One’s Hair for Hajj and Umrah
What Are the Rulings of Performing Tawaf, Sa’y, and Prayer While Carrying a Baby With Dirty Diapers (Nappies)?
Question on Hajj Violations
Going On Hajj While in Debt
Can a Man Perform Hajj on Behalf of a Non-Mahram Woman?
Is Foreplay a Violation On Hajj?
Wearing Stitched Clothing in Ihram: What Kind of Expiation is Due?
Should I Delay Hajj to Help Fund a Sibling’s Wedding?
Doubts About Having Committed a Contravention at Hajj
Chronic Excuse: Can I Combine Prayers with a Single Ablution?
What is the Minimum Amount of Hair that Must Be Cut to Exit the State of Ihram After Hajj or Umrah?
The Day of `Arafah: The 9th of Dhu’l Hijjah and the Takbirs of Eid
Removing Hair and Wearing Scents: Expiations for Accidental Violations of Ihram during Hajj
Appointing Someone to Perform Hajj on Someone’s Behalf
Can I Wear Stitched Footgear, Belts, or a Backpack While in Ihram?
Can Women Wear Ornaments While Performing Umrah?
How Long Must One Stay at Arafat During Hajj?
The Tawafs of Hajj

Recommended Viewing:

Imam Tahir’s DVD / CD set on Hajj http://www.falahproductions.com/dvd.php