Hajj and Umrah According to the Qur'an and Sunnah

Description from the publisher: The uniqueness of this book on Hajj and 'Umrah is that it is free of sectarian bias and relies strictly on the authentic Sunnah for its presentation. It also contains an extensive introduction on history of the Kabah, as well as a clarification of various heretical practises which have been incorporated into the rites of pilgrimage.Contents Listing --History of the Kabah The Kiswah The Maqaams The well of Zam-Zam The Hajj Meaning and Classification Pre-Conditions for Hajj Hajj in Pre-Islamic Times The Merits of Hajj 'Umrah Meaning and Classification Merits of 'Umrah Types of Hajj Hajj Ifraad (Isolated Hajj) Hajj Qiraan (Accompanied Hajj) Hajj Tamattu' (Enjoyable Hajj) The Elements of Hajj and 'Umrah Preparation for Hajj and 'Umrah Duas (Prayers) of Travel Meeqat Ihraam Talbeeyah Tawaaf Istilaam Maqaam Ibraaheem ZamZam Sa'yi Halaq or Qasr (Shaving or Clipping) Minaa Wuqoof 'Arafaat Wuqoof Muzdalifah Ramy Dhabh Halaq or Qasr Tawaaf al-Ifaadah Ayaam at-Tashreeq Tawaaf al-Widaa' Farewell pilgrimage of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) The day by day rites of Hajj Day One : The 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah Day Two : The 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah Day Three : The 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah Day Four : The 11th day of Dhul-Hijjah Day Five : The 12th day of Dhul-Hijjah Day Six : The 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah