Arbaeen – The Walk

Occasion for presenting this book:

20 Ṣafar: Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS)

Book Bibliographic Details:

Author: Mohammed Al-Hilli

Publisher: ‎ Taqwa Media

Length: 156 pages

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1788088381

Publication date: 1 Jan 2017

About the Author:

Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli is a prominent Shia Muslim scholar, public speaker, and researcher, serving as Executive Director of Noor Islamic Education in the UK. Born near Kadhimiyya, Iraq, in 1978, he comes from a notable scholarly lineage and moved to Britain in 1989. He holds a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of London and practiced as a pharmacist for over a decade. Alongside his professional career, he pursued extensive Islamic studies at the International College for Islamic Sciences in London under Ayatollah Fadhil Milani and later in Najaf, Iraq. He also earned an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University and teaches at the Islamic College in London. Deeply involved in interfaith and youth community work, he has led multiple Islamic organisations and initiatives focused on fostering a positive understanding of Islam.

About the Book:

Millions of people from all over the world walk tens of kilometers across Iraq every year.

Why?

This book explores the historical, spiritual, social and theological basis of the world’s biggest annual peace gathering: Arbaeen. Drawing on his own personal experiences of the walk, the author probes into:

• The significance of the number 40
• Islamic emphases on walking
• Remarkable benefits of the journey
• Essential tips for those taking part
• Personal experiences from around the world!
• Reflections and etiquettes of the ziyarah (visitation) and much more.

This book is a must-read for anyone wanting to know more about the annual walk undertaken by millions of Shia Muslims.

Where to find it:

You can find the book at one of the online bookstores below:

• Al-Burāq Publications
• Hujjat Bookshop
• org
• AbeBooks
• Shia Literature
• Amazon