Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 By: Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Richard Francis Burton's "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2" is a fascinating account of the author's journey to the holy cities of Islam. In this volume, Burton continues his detailed and vivid descriptions of the people, places, and customs he encounters along the way. One of the most compelling aspects of Burton's narrative is his willingness to immerse himself in the culture and religion of the region. He shows great respect for the traditions and beliefs of the people he meets, and his interactions with them provide valuable insights into the practices of Islam. Burton's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a window into a world that may be unfamiliar to them. His descriptions of the landscapes and architecture of Al-Madinah and Meccah are particularly vivid, allowing readers to feel as though they are experiencing the journey alongside him. Overall, "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2" is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in travel writing or Middle Eastern culture. Burton's account is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a key moment in his life and offers readers a unique perspective on the region. First Page: Scanned and proofread by William Thierens and Robert Sinton PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF A PILGRIMAGE TO AL MADINAH & MECCAH BY CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD F. BURTON, K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S., &c., &c., &c. EDITED BY HIS WIFE, ISABEL BURTON. Our notions of Mecca must be drawn from the Arabians; as no unbeliever is permitted to enter the city, our travellers are silent.Gibbon, chap. 50. MEMORIAL EDITION. IN TWO VOLUMES VOLUME II. [p.xii] [Arabic] Dark and the Desert and Destriers me ken, And the Glaive and the Joust, and Paper and Pen. Al Mutanabbi PART II. AL MADINAH. (Continued.) [p.1] A PILGRIMAGE TO AL MADINAH AND MECCAH. CHAPTER XXI. THE PEOPLE OF AL MADINAH. AL MADINAH contains but few families descended from the Prophets Auxiliaries. I heard only of four whose genealogy is undoubted. These were, 1. The Bayt al Ansari, or descendants of Abu Ayyub, a most noble race whose tree ramifies through a space of fifteen hundred years. They keep the keys of the Kuba Mosque, and are Imams in the Harim, but the family is no longer wealthy or powerful. 2. The Bayt Abu Jud: they supply the Harim with Imams and Muezzins.[FNl] I was told that there are now but two surviving members of this family, a boy and a girl. 3. The Bayt al Shaab, a numerous race... Continue reading book >>

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 By: Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)

Richard Francis Burton's "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2" is a fascinating account of the author's journey to the holy cities of Islam. In this volume, Burton continues his detailed and vivid descriptions of the people, places, and customs he encounters along the way.

One of the most compelling aspects of Burton's narrative is his willingness to immerse himself in the culture and religion of the region. He shows great respect for the traditions and beliefs of the people he meets, and his interactions with them provide valuable insights into the practices of Islam.

Burton's writing is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a window into a world that may be unfamiliar to them. His descriptions of the landscapes and architecture of Al-Madinah and Meccah are particularly vivid, allowing readers to feel as though they are experiencing the journey alongside him.

Overall, "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2" is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in travel writing or Middle Eastern culture. Burton's account is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a key moment in his life and offers readers a unique perspective on the region.

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Scanned and proofread by William Thierens and Robert Sinton

PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF A PILGRIMAGE TO AL MADINAH & MECCAH

CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD F. BURTON,

K.C.M.G., F.R.G.S., &c., &c., &c.

EDITED BY HIS WIFE, ISABEL BURTON.

Our notions of Mecca must be drawn from the Arabians; as no unbeliever is permitted to enter the city, our travellers are silent.Gibbon, chap. 50.

MEMORIAL EDITION.

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOLUME II.

[p.xii] [Arabic] Dark and the Desert and Destriers me ken, And the Glaive and the Joust, and Paper and Pen. Al Mutanabbi

PART II.

AL MADINAH. (Continued.)

[p.1] A PILGRIMAGE

AL MADINAH AND MECCAH.

CHAPTER XXI.

THE PEOPLE OF AL MADINAH.

AL MADINAH contains but few families descended from the Prophets Auxiliaries. I heard only of four whose genealogy is undoubted. These were,

1. The Bayt al Ansari, or descendants of Abu Ayyub, a most noble race whose tree ramifies through a space of fifteen hundred years. They keep the keys of the Kuba Mosque, and are Imams in the Harim, but the family is no longer wealthy or powerful.

2. The Bayt Abu Jud: they supply the Harim with Imams and Muezzins.[FNl] I was told that there are now but two surviving members of this family, a boy and a girl.

3. The Bayt al Shaab, a numerous race... Continue reading book >>

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