This ambitious project is published in Arabic in 16 volumes, each averaging 650 large-size pages, printed on high-quality paper. So far, 3 volumes have been published. This is a tremendous acheivement and a dream come true. The historic significance of Makkah and Madinah, highlighting their role in spreading knowledge and learning to all corners of the globe, has come to be realised. It is a labour of love and veneration of the holiest sanctities of Islam, al-haramain al-sharifain.