Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam

It is a sacred duty for Muslims, wherever they may reside, to go at least once in their lives to Makkah, the heartland of Islam where the Prophet Muhammad received the revelation in AD 632. Drawing millions of pilgrims annually, the Hajj is a powerful bond that brings Muslims together from around th...

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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London British Museum Press 2012
Ausgabe:1. publ.
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Zusammenfassung:It is a sacred duty for Muslims, wherever they may reside, to go at least once in their lives to Makkah, the heartland of Islam where the Prophet Muhammad received the revelation in AD 632. Drawing millions of pilgrims annually, the Hajj is a powerful bond that brings Muslims together from around the world. Tracing the footsteps and personal experiences of pilgrims across the centuries, this fascinating book takes the reader on a physical and spiritual journey. The spirit of Hajj is further evoked through a wealth of illustrations, including personal objects carried by the pilgrims; maps, compasses and astrolabes; depictions of Makkah; textiles; early travel photographs; contemporary artworks; and images that capture the scale and emotional intensity of Hajj today
Beschreibung:"This publication accompanies the exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam at the British Museum from 26 January to 15 April 2012."
Includes bibliographical references and index
List of contributors -- List of lenders -- Sponsor's foreword -- Director's foreword -- Preface and acknowledgements -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Pilgrimage: why do they do it? / Karen Armstrong -- The Importance of Hajj: Spirit and Rituals / M.A.S. Abdel Haleem -- Journey to Mecca: A History / Hugh Kennedy -- Journey to Mecca: A History (Part 2) / Robert Irwin -- Hajj after 1950 / Ziauddin Sardar -- Textiles of the Ka'ba / Venetia Porter -- Notes -- Bibliography -- List of Exhibits -- Illustration Acknowledgements -- Index
Beschreibung:288 S. zahlr. Ill., Kt. 28 cm
ISBN:9780714111766
9780714111759

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