The story of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, begins over 4000 years ago when, following the Divine command, the Prophet Ibrahim traveled for a long distance until he reached the hot, barren lands of Arabia. There he left his wife, Hagar, and his little baby, Ismail.

The story goes on to tell how Hagar struggled to find water for her baby and how at last the miraculous Zamzam spring came gushing out and saved their lives. This is followed by the great sacrifice of Ibrahim, the building of the Kabah and the call to Hajj.

Today, in response to this call, and following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, over two million believers from every corner of the globe gather in Makkah every year.

This book explains the importance of the annual pilgrimage -- one of the pillars of Islam -- with a special focus on the Prophet Muhammad's Hajj. The format has been well designed for young readers to hold their attention. The book with simple presentation, informative style, beautiful illustrations and colorful photographs offer glimpses from the history and the land in which the Prophets lived or where religious rites are enacted (i.e the Hajj). Children learn valuable lessons from the Prophet's stories and practical application of the rites of Hajj.

An essential addition to home, school and public libraries.

Contents are as follows:

• God's Best Friend
• The Miracle of Zamzam
• A Special Dream
• Building The Kabah
• The First Call to Hajj
• The Prophet Muhammad's Hajj
• Here I Am, O Allah! Here I am!
• Arafat Is Hajj
• On the Way to Mina
• The Stoning Pillars
• Making the Hajj Today
• The Sacred Mosque of Makkah
• A Visit To Madinah
• The Message of Hajj
• The Pilgrims Route
• Hajj At A Glance
• Hajj Glossary
• Places of Hajj & Historical Sites