Step by Step Guide to perform Hajj & Umrah Specially written for US & Canada Residents There may be thousands of books written on how to perform Hajj and Umrah, why is this book Unique? First: It contains "Tribal Knowledge", i.e. plenty of small unwritten tips and tricks which are known to people who regularly visit Makkah and Medina but not necessarily found at one place. - Second: It is specifically written for US/Canada residents - so it contains extensive preparation steps, starting from how to find the right Hajj package and how to prepare at home for this journey etc. which is not easy to find in one book. - Third: It is written by an "IT guy", i.e. the "two sheeted slave" is not an Alim. I live in US, I went for Umrah first and the following year performed Hajj, I spend a lot of time researching by attending Webinars, reading books and watching YouTube videos. When I finished my Hajj, I decided to write this book to help people like me. I did request Imam Nadeem Bashir of East Plano Islamic Center, Plano, TX USA -to review the book. - Last but not the least: While writing this book, there were certain sections where I was not able to hold my tears while writing. I sincerely hope this book will help you perform the best Umrah and Hajj possible. Each year, millions of muslims all over the word - go to Makkah to perform Hajj - the fifth pillar of Islam. Just a reminder, there are a lot of Muslims who have plenty of money and possess physical strength but the thought of performing Hajj may never come to their mind. So consider yourself very lucky, i.e. 'chosen one by Allah'. if you are planning to go The book is small to make it easy to read, but it does covers all the necessary topics (including but not limited to) Azizia vs Non-Azizia - Location of Hotels at Haram - Minnah / Arafat / Muzdalfa - Trains vs buses - Location of Minnah Camps - North American camps vs local Arab camps - Also, it has one of the most extensive "To Do" List, which will help you prepare for this special journey Chapter 1: Finding the right travel company and Hajj package Chapter 2: Travelling to Saudi Arabia Chapter 3: Staying in Medina Chapter 4: Staying in Makkah Chapter 5: Steps to Perform Umrah Chapter 6: Steps to perform Hajj Chapter 7: Travelling back Home Appendix A: To Do List Appendix B: What is the state of Ihram Appendix C: Hajj Visa Requirements --> Hajj Mabroor! I am not an Alim! I am an "IT guy",  I live in US, I went for Umrah first and the following year performed Hajj, I spend a lot of time researching by attending Webinars, reading books and watching YouTube videos. When I finished my Hajj, I decided to write this small book to help people like me. I did request Imam Nadeem Bashir of East Plano Islamic Center, Plano, TX USA -to review the book before publishing.