journey to the heart of Islam Porter, Venetia Abdel Haleem, M. A British Museum text xxu London British Museum Press 2012 monographic eng

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288 p. : ill (chiefly color), col maps ; 28 cm This fascinating book pulls together many strands of Hajj, its rituals, history, and modern manifestations. Travel was once a hazardous gamble, yet devoted Muslims undertook the journey to Makkah, documenting their experiences in manuscripts, wall paintings, and early photographs, many of which are presented here 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 -- The modern art of Hajj / Venetia Porter -- Textiles of Mecca and Medina / Venetia Porter edited by Venetia Porter ; with M.A.S. Abdel Haleem ... [and others] "This publication accompanies the exhibition Hajj : journey to the heart of Islam at the British Museum from 26 January to 15 April 2012"--T.p. verso Originally published: London : British Museum Press, 2012 "Hajj travel narratives": pages 281-283 Includes bibliographical references and index British Museum Exhibitions Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages History Exhibitions Saudi Arabia Mecca Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages Exhibitions Saudi Arabia Mecca Islamic art Exhibitions Material culture Exhibitions Islamic countries Mecca (Saudi Arabia) Exhibitions Description and travel BP187.3 .H2443 2012 9780714111766 161219 20191028112958.0 eng