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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Juni 42min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIII - From Yambu
In which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is explored through the lens of its ancient tribes, pivotal historical events, and the successive construction and embellishment of the Prophet’s Mosque, reve...
23 Juni 53min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XIV - From Bir Abbas to Al-Madina
In which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is portrayed with careful attention to its geography, climate, and architecture, revealing a place of abiding sanctity and earthly simplicity, where ancient t...
23 Juni 40min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XII - The Halt at Yambu
In which the author undertakes a solemn pilgrimage within the Masjid al-Nabi, meticulously describing its architectural features, the revered tombs of the Prophet and his successors, and the intricate...
22 Juni 45min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Chapter XI - To Yambu
In which the travellers endure a rough and quarrelsome passage to Al-Madinah, culminating in their arrival with a stirring view of the Holy City that inspires devout and poetic reverence among the par...
22 Juni 40min
