Prophet Muhammad (sas) 's Last sermon

• Prophet Muhammad's Last Sermon
• Prophet Muhammad's Sermon - Charter for Social Justice - Prof. Abdur Raheem Kidwai - India
• Lessons from the Farewell Pilgrimage - Imâm al-Haramain 'Abdul-Bârî ibn ‘Awad ath-Thubaytî

Before Travelling to Makkah

• What should u do before travelling makkah - Health Tips

Hajj

• Beautiful Poem on Hajj - by Imâm Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah
• Hajj: A Journey of the Hearts - by Muhammad Alshareef

• Obligation & Its Excellence
  

  • The ability to perform hajj - what does it imply? - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
  • The Obligation of Hajj (Pilgrimage) and its Excellence - from Riyadh ul Saaliheen
  • The Call of Ibrahim - by Muhammad Alshareef
  • The Story of Ibrahim's Sacrifice
  • Some Lessons From the Prophet's Farewell Pilgrimage
  • Hajj: A Symbol of Tawheed - by Imâm al-Haram Husayn ibn 'Abdul 'Azîz Aal Sheikh
    Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 29th Dhul-Qa'dah 1421AH
  • Kaabah: The House of Allah
  • A History of Hajj - Invitation to Islam Newsletter, Issue 1, May 1997
  • Pilgrimage: a general definition, its excellence and prerequisites - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
  • [Link] The Benefits of Hajj by Osaamah Khayyaat - Khutbah from Masjid ul Haram
    Summary: 1) The greatness of the Hajj gathering 2) The benefits of Hajj 3) The objective of monotheism 4) Warning against not benefiting from Hajj
  • [Link] Hajj: its Virtues and Benefits by Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid - Khutbah from Masjid ul Haram
    Summary: 1) When Hajj was prescribed 2) The ruling on Hajj 3) Is it obligatory to perform Hajj straight away? 4) It is compulsory to perform Hajj at least once in a person’s lifetime 5) The virtues of Hajj 6) The benefits of Hajj 7) The spiritual effects of Hajj on a person

  Rites of Hajj
  

  • Rites of Hajj and Umrah - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
  • Simple Hajj Guide - doc - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee
  • A Guide to Hajj & Umraa - Saudi Govt
  • Hajj and Tawheed - Dr. Saleh as-Saleh [PDF]
    This booklet explains the basic rights of Hajj. It also notes that the Tawheed of Allaah requires the muslim to follow the perfect way of worship, demonstrated by Muhammad, sallallaahu ’alaihi wa sallaam, and as understood by the Companions who were the best of mankind.
  • The Hajj of the Prophet (peace be upon him) - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
  • [Link] Hajj and 'Umrah Described - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) In preparation of performing Hajj (major pilgrimage). 2) Warning against exaggeration, inadequacy and negligence (in rituals). 3) The obligation of maintaining Tahaarah (purity) and observing Salaah (prayers) and all other duties in Hajj. 4) Some rules of Salaah and Tahaarah while traveling. 5) The virtue of having good manners. 6) Etiquettes of Ihraam (state of pilgrim while performing Hajj or ‘Umrah) and the description of Tawaaf (circumambulation of the Ka’bah) and Sa’i (walking between Safa and Marwah). 7) Rites during and after Hajj.
  • [Link] Hajj, 'Umrah & Prohibited acts in Ihraam - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) Description of Hajj (major pilgrimage) and the rituals of each day. 2) Glorifiying the commandments of Allaah. 3) Refraining from prohibitions that affect Hajj. 4) Prohibited acts during Ihraam (state of a pilgrim in which he performs Hajj or ‘Umrah)
  • Ihram - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
  • Mawaquit: Fixed Times and Places For Ihram - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
  • Actions that nullify Ihraam - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1. The merit of fearing Allaah and glorifying His rituals. 2. Hajj and ‘Umrah are of the rites of Allaah and must be glorified. 3. Prohibitions of Ihraam (state of pilgrim while performing Hajj or ‘Umrah): i. Shaving or cutting hair (and its rulings). ii. Trimming the nails. iii. Wearing perfume. iv. Sexual intercourse (and related issues). v. Marriage. vi. Wearing gloves. vii. Wearing trousers or other tailored clothes for men. viii. Covering the head for men. 4. Women must cover their faces in front of strange, non-related men. 5. Issues related to Ihraam.
  • [Link] Forbidden acts in Ihram - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) How to honour and glorify the rituals and sanctities of Allaah. 2) Hajj and ‘Umrah are from the rituals and sanctities of Allaah and how to glorify it. 3) Prohibitions of Ihraam.
  • Kitaab al-Hajj - Tayseer al-‘Allaam: Sharh Umdah al-Ahkaam
    Shaykh Abdullah ibn Abdur-Rahmaan Aal Bassaam - www.as-sunnah-as-saheehah.com
  • The Rites of hajja and umrah - Al-Qoose [PDF]
  • As-Sunnah-Hajj special News Letter [PDF]
  • How to Perform the Rituals of Hajj and Umrah - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen[PDF]
  • Piligrimage Organizing Instructions [PDF]
  • Hajj - Mamdouh N. Mohamed - AOU - 42slide PowerPoint Slide Presentation
  • Power Point Slides for the Book "Hajj & Umrah from A to Z" - Mamdouh N. Mohamed - AOU - 42 slides Hajj and
    Published: (01-Jan-96) Pages: 93 pp. (Paperback) - Purchase Here
    This book is a careful scientific approach that gradually guides pilgrims to perform the Hajj rituals very easily and smoothly. The design was developed through an educational perspective that handles all critical issues of Hajj rituals from a learners’ viewpoint, an approach that is always needed when high standards of accuracy are required.
    You Can Read the Book Here: Hajj and Umrah from A to Z by Mamdouh N. Mohamed (Part II) or download pdf here
  • Advice and Guidelines for those Performing Hajj - Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Jameel Zaynoo
  • Day to Day Activity
  • The Best Planner A Hajj Story - by Muhammad Alshareef
  • Fifty things to do in Hajj - by Muhammad Alshareef
  • Fiqh for Women in Hajj - by Muhammad Alshareef
  • Q&A - IslamQ&A - by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
  • So That Our Hajj May Be Accepted
  • The signs of an accepted Hajj - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen
  • [Link] Hajj by Proxy - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) The virtue of Hajj. 2) Hajj by proxy is allowed when incapable. 3) Dispraising those who proxy in Hajj though capable. 4) One who performs Hajj on behalf of others must maintain a sincere intention. 5) Hajj is an act of worship not a business. 6) The ruling on charging money to perform Hajj. 7) How to initiate Hajj on someone’s behalf.
  • [Link] Highlighting some Fallacies regarding Hajj - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) A call to learn and understand Islaam and its rulings. 2) There is no connection between Hajj and Aqeeqah (i.e., the sacrificial slaughter and ceremony for welcoming a newborn Muslim). 3) It is not prohibited to cut down tress other than those within the Haram area (Makkah, Madinah). 4) Kissing the black stone and overcrowding around it. 5) Circumambulation behind the station of Ibraaheem. 6) The two Rak’ahs of prayer after Tawaaf. 7) Stopping Tawaaf due to prayer, or for other reasons and then continuing. 8) The Ihraam of a menstruating woman or one who has puerperal bleeding. Sacrifice - Udhiyah
  • [Link] Al-Udhiyah (The sacrificial animal slaughtered during 'Eed Al-Adha) - by Shaykh Muhammad Saleh Al Uthaymeen - Khutbah from Masjid al haram
    Summary: 1) The obligation of fearing Allaah and thanking Him for legislating the ritual of sacrificing an animal. 2) Slaughtering Udhiyah (sacrificial animal) is better than donating its monetary value. 3) Some rules of offering Udhiyah and its Sunnahs. 4) What suffices as Udhiyah and defects that make it unacceptable. 5) Issues related to Udhiyah.
  • Rulings of Udhiyah - IslamQ&A - by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
  • Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi) - Sahih Bukhari
  • The Book of Sacrifices (Kitab Al-Adahi) - Sahih Muslim

  Hadiths on Hajj
  

  • The Book of Hajj - Imaam al-Bukhaaree lications - 230 Hadeeth
  • Hajj - The Piligrimage - Sahih Bukhari
  • The Book of Pilgrimage (Kitab Al-Hajj) - Sahih Muslim
  • Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimmage - Sahih Bukhari
  • Penalty of Hunting while on Pilgrimmage - Sahih Bukhari

Umra , ZamZam Water

• Simple 'Umrah Guide - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee [ MS Word doc ]
• Umrah - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
• Minor Piligrimage - Umra - Sahih Bukhari
• Articles on Zamzam Water - 5p

Visiting Prophet's(sas) Mosque

• Etiquettes of Ziyaarah - by Imâm al-Madîna al-Munawarrah Salâh al-Budayr
  Friday Sermon from the Prophet's Mosque in Madina, on 25 Dhul-Qa‘dah 1422
• Sacred precincts of Makkah and Madinah (Haram Makkah wa Madinah) - Fiqh as-Sunnah - Sayyid Saabiq
• On Visiting The Prophet's (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) Grave
• Virtues of Madinah - Sahih Bukhari

Bidah

• Innovations of Hajj - by Shaik Nasiruddin Albanee

Misc

• Two Eids and their significance - Abdul Majeed Ali Hassan [PDF]
• To You Be Your Celebrations, And To Me Be Mine - Al-Jibaaly
• Glossary of Hajj related terms
• Is the Black Stone Idol?
• Common health problems during hajj

Blessed Days

• Thirteen Blessed Days - Dr. Muhammad al-Jibâly
• The Best Days in the World
• Superior Days For Righteous Deeds - Abdullah Ibn Abdur-Rahman al-Jibreen
• Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah - IslamQ&A

Islamic Months

• The Month of Dhul-Hijjah
• [Link] The Months of the Year and the Sacred Months by Ahmad Maarsou - Khutbah from Masjid al Haramain
  Summary: 1) The sacred months. 2) The pre-Islamic An-Nasee’ (postponement of the sacred months). 3) The importance of the lunar months in Islamic legislation. 4) The warning against cursing time. 5) The warning against oppressing oneself during the sacred months.
• [Link] The Sacred Months by Ahmeed Adeeb - Khutbah from Masjid al Haramain
  Summary: 1) The lunar months, and the reason behind their names. 2) The meaning of the saying of Allaah (which means), “The number of months with Allaah is twelve”. 3) Why were these four months called sacred? 4) Prohibition of and condemnation of oppression.
• [Link] Innovations During Rajab by Sa'eed 'Awadh - Khutbah from Masjid al Haramain
  Summary: 1) The seasons of righteousness are many. 2) The stance on ‘Arafaat and Ramadhaan is that they are from the seasons of righteousness. 3) Worshipping Allaah must only be according to what He legislated. 4) Good intention does not justify innovating matters in religion. 5) The innovation during the month of Rajab.
• Muharram and Fasting on ‘Aashooraa’ - Islamqa.com
• Muharrum and Ashura - by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid [PDF]
• The Month of Safar - by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid [PDF file here ]