It is hoped that this short booklet which elucidates on some...

It is hoped that this short booklet which elucidates on some of the subtle points of the Hajj will be of benefit to the brothers and sisters who are making this once in a lifetime journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. We pray that this small work is accepted by Allah , our (‘s), his close friend, brother, and immediate successor Amir al‑Mo'minin 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, and the 11 Imams from his family (as).

May this trip not only be a physical journey, but rather a journey of the inner soul towards self‑purification and finally to the final abode ‑ nearness to Allah (SWT) in every way. May Allah hasten the return of our Mawla and Master, Sahib al‑`Asr wa al ­Zaman (may our souls be sacrificed for the dirt under his feet). Saleem Bhimji Translator [^1]: This book has been translated into English by Fadlullah Haeri, and was originally published by Zahra Publications.

The original title of the book in `Arabic is Misbah al‑Shariyah wa Miftah al‑Haqiqah. Previous…