Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXV - The Badawin of Al-hijaz, part 1
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 Jul 39min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXIV - From Al-Madinah to Al-Suwayrkiyah
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 Jul 39min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXIII - The Damascus Caravan
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 Jun 15min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXII - The Saints' Cemetery, part 2
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 Jun 29min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXII - The Saints' Cemetery, part 1
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 Jun 27min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXI - The People of Al-madinah, part 2
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 Jun 20min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XXI - The People of Al-madinah, part 1
In which the learned traveller unfolds a detailed portrait of Al-Madinah’s diverse population, from venerable prophetic families to itinerant settlers, revealing their customs, social stratifications,...
28 Jun 35min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XX - The Visitation of Hamzah's Tomb, part 2
In which the evening illumination of the Harim presents a vivid tableau of diverse pilgrims engaged in devout ceremonies and poignant expressions of faith, notably the emotional Persian contingent who...
28 Jun 22min
