Simply Hajj - Presented by Yusuf Estes and Yvonne Ridley on Islam Channel 1/2

All around the world, alhamdolillah, Muslims are setting out by land, sea, and air for Makkah. Many of them set out months ago, as the holy months in which Muslims begin to prepare for this journey commence with the end of Ramadan. What's in Makkah? The Hajj, the largest annual gathering of human beings in the history of mankind. Imagine over three million people arriving in the same small city, visiting the same mosque, and then in a short span of days performing the same rituals in the same small valleys. Why? To please Allah, subhanahu wata ala. I made Hajj last year, alhamdolillah, and it was the most significant event in my entire life. Like most Muslims, this year I will watch my friends and relatives leave for Hajj, wishing I could join them, praying for them that their Hajj will be accepted. For a Hajj that is accepted by Allah, subhanahu wata ala, means nothing less than His mercy on the Day of Judgment and to abide in Heaven forever, in sha Allah. This is one of many videos that discusses the Hajj. It's noteworthy that both hosts came to Islam in adulthood. Here's the Google description: "Join Yusuf Estes and Yvonne Ridley for a show which takes you through different aspects of hajj. To visit Yusuf Estes's Websites: http://www.islamtomorrow.com http://www.islamyesterday.com http://www.islamalways.com http://www.hearislam.com To visit Yvonne Ridley's website: http://www.yvonneridley.org To watch Islam Channel 24 Hours Live on internet: http://www.islamchannel.tv/videos/BBMetaFile.asx"