Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIX - The Mosque of Kuba
In which the humble act of inscribing a simple dedication within the white-walled Kubbat al-Sanaya serves as a quiet homage to faith, while the path leads to solemn blessings upon the Martyrs of Ohod,...
27 Jun 46min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XX - The Visitation of Hamzah's Tomb, part 1
In which the pilgrimage continues through hallowed ground as the party enacts solemn ceremonies at revered sites, reflecting on the valor of past martyrs with due reverence. The narrative draws to a m...
27 Jun 23min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XVII - An Essay, part 2
In which the author vividly describes the arid battlefield near Mount Ohod, where the martyrs of a historic encounter lie buried, and reflects upon the forbidding aspect of the mountain itself. He the...
26 Jun 28min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XVIII - Al-Madina
In which the author reflects with a courteous tolerance upon the superstitions and venerable traditions of the Arabs, drawing parallels to similar beliefs across Europe, before describing his inspecti...
26 Jun 54min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XVII - An Essay, part 1
In which the sanctity and symbolism of Jabal Ohod are meticulously examined, revealing its sacred associations with the Prophet Muhammad and its curious dichotomy with neighbouring Jabal Ayr, as well ...
25 Jun 44min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XVI - The Prophet's Tomb, part 2
In which the sudden arrival of pilgrims transforms the barren Barr al-Manakhah into a vibrant and bustling town of tents, alive with variegated sights and sounds that vividly paint the lively pilgrima...
25 Jun 40min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XVI - The Prophet's Tomb, part 1
In which the reader is invited to reflect upon the venerable wells of Al-Madinah, hallowed by the Prophet’s presence and steeped in legend, alongside a curious discourse on the local earth known as Ta...
24 Jun 46min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XV - Through the Suburb
In which the narrator explores the verdant gardens surrounding Al-Madinah, detailing the cultivation and varieties of dates, fruits, and vegetables with an attentive and affectionate gaze, before ente...
24 Jun 42min
