Rania Awaad - The Spiritual Transformation & Healing of the Hajj

About this lecture

In this reflective and deeply personal lecture, Dr. Rania Awaad explores the spiritual, psychological, moral, behavioral, and social dimensions of Hajj — the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. Drawing on Quranic verses, personal anecdotes, and insights from her background in psychology, she illuminates how Hajj transforms the individual from the inside out, beginning even before the journey itself in the process of self-examination, reconciliation, and preparation. Viewers will come away with a richer understanding of why Hajj is considered the pinnacle of a Muslim's spiritual life and how its lessons of equality, piety, and unity are meant to extend far beyond the pilgrimage itself.