Millions of Muslims embark on Hajj and Umrah each year, but many face physical and mental challenges due to inadequate preparation. The pilgrimage, being a large-scale religious gathering, also presents significant health risks, including the rapid spread of infectious diseases. To address these concerns, a new book titled HEALTHFUL HAJJ: A Wellness Guide to Hajj and Umrah is set for release on February 9, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
Authored by Dr. Mariam Vbamiunomhene Lawal, a seasoned pharmacist with over two decades of experience in hospital, academic, and research settings, the book provides a comprehensive health and wellness guide for pilgrims before, during, and after the sacred journey. HEALTHFUL HAJJ simplifies the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, offering practical insights on how to perform them with ease and minimal stress. The book is particularly relevant in the post-COVID-19 era, where health precautions remain a priority for global gatherings.
Dr. Lawal, a Sickle Cell Warrior and author of PHASES: Memoirs of a Sickle Cell Amazon, brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this work. Having performed Hajj in 2018 as an individual with special needs, she offers invaluable guidance for pilgrims with medical conditions, special needs, female pilgrims, and the elderly. The book is recommended for intending pilgrims, Hajj administrators, tour operators, and medical personnel involved in Hajj operations.
Book Highlights:
Pages: 216 (including glossaries and supplementary information)
Chapters: 16
Format: Hardcover for durability
Price: 6,000 Naira per copy (Available on Amazon as a paperback for international readers)
Public Presentation & Book Launch:
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2025
Venue: Buhari Hall, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos (Off Charity Bus Stop)
Chairman: Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba, Secretary-General, West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP)
Expected Guests:
Barrister Zikrullah Hassan, Former Chairman, NAHCON
Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu
Alhaji Abdulah Isiaku, Maikarfi Magarin Nassarawa Eggwon
