The New Muslim's Guide to Hajj : Preparing for the Journey, Performing the Rites, and Coming Home
Overview
The New Muslim's Guide to Hajj is a practical and spiritual companion for first-time pilgrims-especially converts and Muslims who did not grow up with the language and assumptions surrounding Hajj.
Organised in the order the journey happens, it explains preparation, finances, health, packing, ihram, Umrah, tawaf, sa'y, Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah, the Jamarat, Medina and the return home in accessible English.
It also addresses questions many conventional manuals overlook: women's Hajj, menstruation, illness, disability, grief, safety in heat and crowds, mistakes, missed rites and life after pilgrimage.
Practical resources include a Six-Day Companion, packing and preparation checklists, an Arafah worksheet, emergency guidance, transliterations and a comprehensive glossary.
Rather than assuming the reader already knows the vocabulary, this book starts from the beginning-helping the first-time pilgrim understand not only what to do, but why it matters.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781808481321
- ISBN-10: 1808481321
- Publisher: Meridian Publishers
- Publish Date: September 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.45 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.64 pounds
- Page Count: 212
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