The Richard Burton Library

In which the pilgrim recounts the solemn yet tumultuous rites of the Yaum Arafat and Yaum Nahr, detailing the intricate ceremonies on the Mountain of Mercy and the crowded, fervent procession that cli...

2 Heinä 27min

In which the weary traveller at last enters the sacred precincts of Meccah, observing with a mixture of reverence and pride the solemn rites surrounding the Kaabah, the Black Stone, and the well of Ze...

2 Heinä 52min

In which the author and his companions journey from Al-Suwayrkiyah towards Meccah, encountering the varied terrain and the challenging customs and characters of the Badawi tribes; amid encounters with...

1 Heinä 39min

In which the manners, customs, and equipment of the Hijazi Badawin are meticulously detailed, revealing a society governed by honour, ancient rites, and a rugged simplicity that has persisted through ...

1 Heinä 39min

In which the author elucidates the complex character and customs of the Bedouin Arabs, highlighting their courage, chivalry, and the profound influence of honour and religion upon their warfare and so...

30 Kesä 15min

In which the pilgrim and his companions traverse the varied and challenging terrain of Al-Hijaz, observing the diverse and striking spectacle of the great Caravan and its myriad pilgrims amid the sunl...

30 Kesä 29min

In which the solemn reverence for the burial places of the Prophet’s close companions and family is tenderly recounted, leading to the preparations and anxious farewells accompanying the departure of ...

29 Kesä 27min

In which the sanctity and solemnity of Al-Bakia cemetery in Al-Madinah are meticulously explored, revealing its countless revered graves, humble mausolea, and the deeply ingrained customs surrounding ...

29 Kesä 20min