Concise Etiquettes and Rulings Concerning Hajj By Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdullah Al-Rajihi

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam — obligatory once in a lifetime on every Muslim who is able, and one of the most spiritually significant journeys a person can make. But its rites are precise: the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Take your rites from me," and what he meant is that Hajj must be performed as he performed it, not according to local custom or assumption. Getting the rites wrong can affect the validity of the Hajj itself.

Concise Etiquettes and Rulings Concerning Hajj by Shaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah al-Raajihi is a compact, practical guide that covers the rulings of Hajj from their evidences — clearly, sequentially, and without unnecessary complexity. It walks the pilgrim through what they need to know and do at each stage of Hajj and Umrah.

What This Book Covers

The Obligation and Conditions of Hajj

Who Hajj is obligatory upon, what conditions must be met (Islam, sanity, puberty, ability), and the evidence for the obligation from the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah.

The Types of Hajj

Ifrad, Qiran, and Tamattu' — the three ways Hajj may be performed — with the rulings that distinguish each and which the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended for those who are able.

The Rites in Sequence

The ihram and its conditions, the talbiyah, the arrival tawaf, sa'i between Safa and Marwa, the day at Mina, standing at Arafah, the night at Muzdalifah, the stoning of the jamarat, the sacrifice, the shaving or cutting of hair, the tawaf al-ifadah, and the farewell tawaf — each explained with its ruling, its evidence, and common errors to avoid.

Umrah

The rites of Umrah covered separately with their conditions, description, and sequence.

About the Author

Shaykh Abdul Aziz ibn Abdullah ar-Rajihi is a senior Saudi scholar known for his clarity in fiqh and his years of teaching at the Islamic University of Madinah. Published by Al-Ihsan Publications.

Who This Book Is For

Any Muslim preparing for Hajj or Umrah who wants a clear, evidenced, and concise guide to the rites. Compact enough to bring on the journey itself, yet thorough enough to answer the key questions a pilgrim will face at each stage.

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Shaykh al-Albani's The Right Way to Perform Hajj and Umrah covers the same rites with particular attention to innovations that have entered Hajj practice — useful to read alongside this one. The same Shaykh's Becoming Acquainted With the Means and The Clear and Most Manifest Word are also on our shelves.