The Beauty of Makkah & Madinah

There are few human scenes more spectacular than the sight of Makkah and Madinah during the annual Hajj. The plain of Arafat near Makkah is transformed into a tented city of three million faithful from around the world, a vast gathering of brotherhood and friendship which then heads north to Madinah, the birthplace of the Prophet. stages of this Journey of a Lifetime, with clear explanatory text on each shrine and its place in the performance of the Pilgrimage. The author presents a step-by-step guide to all prospective pilgrims, and writes also for non-Muslims with an interest in these two ancient holy cities.