An edition of Mecca
(2014)
Mecca
the sacred city
First U.S. edition.
by Ziauddin Sardar
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"Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history from its origins as a barren valley in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture ... [in a] blend of history, reportage, and memoir"--Amazon.com.
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Table of Contents
The lure of Mecca
The Valley of Weeping
"I love thee more than the entire world"
Rebellion at God's earthly throne
Sharifs, sultans, and sectarians
Love and fratricide in the Holy City
The caravans of precious gifts
The Wahhabi threat
Camels, Indians, and feudal queens
Western visitors, Arab garb
Mecca under the Saudis
The reconfigured utopia.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-391) and index.
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