Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXXI - The Three Days of Drying Flesh
In which the author, seeking discreet assistance, gains the trust of a pious Mahumetan who hospitably shelters him amidst the bustling caravan preparations and lively exchanges in Mecca and Zida, wher...
6 Jul 23min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXXII - Life at Meccah, and Umrah, or the Little Pilgrimage
In which the sacred Beat-Allah at Mecca is described in detail, from its grand architecture and ornate coverings to the devout ceremonies performed by pilgrims, including the bathing in the holy Zem Z...
6 Jul 48min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXX - The Third Day
In which a detailed specimen of a Murshid’s diploma in the Kadiri Sufi order is presented, replete with venerable genealogies tracing back to the Prophet and Adam, thus illuminating the spiritual line...
5 Jul 37min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXIX - The Second Day
In which the venerable history and successive reconstructions of the Kaabah are meticulously recounted, detailing its architectural transformations, the tribes involved in its care, and the sacred rel...
5 Jul 21min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXVIII - The First Day
In which the devout pilgrim is guided through the reverential rites at the Prophet’s tomb and the surrounding sacred sites, accompanied by solemn prayers and respectful gestures, whilst strict injunct...
4 Jul 32min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXVII - The First Visit to Bayt Allah
In which the weary pilgrim traverses the sandy expanse between Meccah and Jeddah, encountering the rustic coffee-houses and the antics of a reluctant donkey boy, before resting at the bustling seaport...
4 Jul 39min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXVI - From Al-suwayrkiyah to Meccah, part 1
In which the venerable author contemplates the storied evolutions and sacred inscriptions of the Kiswah adorning the Kaabah, reflects upon the intense heat and festal chaos of Muna, and observes the v...
3 Jul 46min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXVI - From Al-suwayrkiyah to Meccah, part 2
In which the author undertakes a contemplative pilgrimage through the sacred sites of Meccah, observing the solemn yet humble resting-places of the Prophet’s kin and the lively scenes of markets and l...
3 Jul 27min
