The Hadj, or sacred journey, is the pilgrimage to the house of God at Mecca that all Muslims are entreated to make once in their lifetimes. One of ...
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Apr 27, 2010
Lizzie
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An interesting account of an American convert to Islam's pilgrimage to Mecca. He talks a bit in the beginning about what drew him from Judaism to Islam but it's not really a spiritual memoir. He describes his trip, pausing in places to talk about the hadj in its historical context, and to describe the people he spends time with along the way. He's traveled a lot in the Mideast and starts his journey in Morocco, staying with old friends. Once he goes to Saudi Arabia, he's part of an American dele
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Aug 08, 2011
Nura
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For those who think to pick up this book as a guide on how to perform the Hadj, don't. This is a travelogue. For the minutiae, there are countless other resources for reference.
Is it fair to call this book The Hadj, when the actual description of his pilgrimage only takes place in the latter half of the book? I tried to justify his title, that by starting out in Morocco, Wolfe is on the path of his pilgrimage.
But somehow that doesn't seem to cut it. The intention to perfo More...
Is it fair to call this book The Hadj, when the actual description of his pilgrimage only takes place in the latter half of the book? I tried to justify his title, that by starting out in Morocco, Wolfe is on the path of his pilgrimage.
But somehow that doesn't seem to cut it. The intention to perfo More...
May 27, 2008
Fatima
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Too many qotes, so little time
"Everything that counts goes on in the darkness. We can never know another's inside story" (102).
"Most Americans don't know Islam from a tomato" (142).
Michael: Most of my people [Americans] believe the TV.
Hamza: The Muslims have not faired well on your television.
Michael: No one has faired well. The average American student can't find Georgia on a map.
(142)
"Mardini was scathi More...
"Everything that counts goes on in the darkness. We can never know another's inside story" (102).
"Most Americans don't know Islam from a tomato" (142).
Michael: Most of my people [Americans] believe the TV.
Hamza: The Muslims have not faired well on your television.
Michael: No one has faired well. The average American student can't find Georgia on a map.
(142)
"Mardini was scathi More...
Aug 05, 2009
Christina
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As an American (and Jewish!) convert to Islam, Wolfe's account of the hajj (trip to Mecca) was absolutely fascinating, and paints a portrait of Islam as a religion that emphasizes purity of heart over social class.
May 24, 2009
Khairul H.
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Liked it very much. One of the better 20th century travelogues about the Hadj written by a (then) recent revert to Islam.
Feb 03, 2011
Wolfe’s very descriptive and insightful and personal narrative of the hajj to Mecca. Inspired much good conversation, and even more wonderful stories by one Muslim sister of her own experiences. Everyone felt they learned a lot. Some discussion of pilgrimage in each of our traditions. Highly recommended. No issues of controversy around this book. (Review by Wellesly)
Jul 10, 2008
Cupit
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buku ini bisa dibilang jendela pertama untuk perjalanan impian ke mekkah. gaya cerita orang pertama membuat buku ini jadi enak dibaca, sangat deskriptif n sarat informasi terutama buat calon-calon haji yang ingin perjalanannya kelak tidak sekedar ritual tetapi jadi perjalanan spiritual yang rasional. GREAT!!!
(aq sih baca edisi indonesianya ... maklum...)
(aq sih baca edisi indonesianya ... maklum...)
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