Best Hajj and Umrah resources

As-salaamu ‘alaikum!

Here’s a list of Hajj & Umrah resources that I’ve found useful. I’ve also listed below some Umrah packages that seem really interesting. Everything you wanted to know about Hajj and Umrah can be found in the resources listed below (e.g. spiritual and physical preparation, religious and historical background/significance, practical tips and much more).

Books, Audi/Video, Web

• Ministry of Hajj – official website
• Hajj & Umrah from A to Z, Dr. Mamdouh Mohamed (look for the 2005/2006 edition)
• Hajj & Umrah Made Easy, Dr. Taqi Hashmi & Adnan Malik
  
• Getting the Best out of Al-Hajj, Abu Muneer Ismail Davids. Excellent book, if you buy only one book on Hajj in the English language, make sure it’s this one.
• Getting the Best out of Hajj: One Day Seminar, Abu Muneer Ismail Davids, Superb, and highly recommended. Also contains a small Hajj guide booklet.
• HajjCoach, Muhammad AlShareef (check out the videos on YouTube and Islam Channel)
• Hajj & Umrah at Makkah Al Mukarramah (Map & Guide) – I’ve got the separate versions, but I think now they’ve got one product covering both Makkah & Madinah.
• Ziyarata to Al Madinah Al Munawwarah (Map and Guide) – I’ve got the separate versions, but I think now they’ve got one product covering both Makkah & Madinah.
• Tell Me About Hajj, Saniyasnain Khan. One for the kids!
• Hajj & Umrah Pack (incl. ziyarah), Fisabilillah.org
• Check out YouTube / GoogleVideo for tips on how to put on the ihram (for men)
• 3D Kabah model, pictures and videos
• Inside the Kabah
• HajjBuddy
• Muslim Matters article
• AlKauthar Hajj course – Journey of the Hearts (highly recommended)
• ISLAM Channel Hajj coverage (highly recommended)

Update: Islam Channel (SKY 813) are showing some excellent programmes on Hajj.

Update: Some of the links / information below may no longer be relevant.

Packages (tour/tailor-made/competitions)

• Makkah Twin Peaks Challenge (Looks awesome, mashaAllah)
• Al-Hidaayah (Assisted umrah tours usually take place during summer and Ramadan) – 2009 update: Sheikh Yasir Qadhi will be going this year!
  
• White Jewel – Hajj and Umrah
  
• Islam Channel competition! (Win a trip to Umrah!)
• Nabil Hajj and Umrah
• Directory listing from Tijara Pages
• Travel Express (as seen on Islam Channel)
• Amaanah Tours (£100 discount)
• FOSIS 2009 Hajj trip (£2000)

2008 CE Umrah Tours:

• Nabil Hajj and Umrah (£1489 pp, 3rd August – 14th August)
• Al-Hidaaya Summer and Ramadan Umrah Tours (TBC)
• Friends Travel Internation Ltd
• RoadToMakkah
• Makkah Twin Peaks Challenge (10th August – 20th August)

2009 CE Umrah Tours:

• Sabeel Umrah Excursion – Seerah Trip
• Makkah Twin Peaks Challenge 2009
• Al-Hidaayah – see above link