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In the Shade of the Tree: A Photographic Odyssey Through the Muslim World
This volume of stunning photography discloses the spirituality and ethos of a people and vast geography of earth in a way that cannot be communicated through an academic treatise or lecture. The photos of this book include the nooks and horizons of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Silk Route, and China-the people, landscapes, and architecture of an expansive and often misunderstood region.
- GenresIslamSpirituality
112 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 2002
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Peter Sanders
45 books20 followersPeter Sanders is a British photographer. His works focus on the Muslim community around the world, especially on their traditional and spiritual aspects. Having more than four decades of experience in photography, Sanders is one of the most renowned and respected Muslim photographers in the world
Born in London, Sanders began his career in photography in the mid-1960s, where he often recorded the faces of well-known musicians including Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and The Rolling Stones. In the 1970s, his attention shifted, which led him to the traditional and spiritual universe of Islam. He converted to Islam in 1971. The same year, Sanders was given a unique opportunity to record the warmth of the world's largest worship gathering in Mecca during the Hajj season. These pictures have appeared in major UK and European magazines such as The Sunday Times, The Observer and Paris Match. Sanders travelled around the world to meet and capture the images of saints and sages of Islam which he has later published in a book titled 'Meetings with Mountains'.
Born in London, Sanders began his career in photography in the mid-1960s, where he often recorded the faces of well-known musicians including Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and The Rolling Stones. In the 1970s, his attention shifted, which led him to the traditional and spiritual universe of Islam. He converted to Islam in 1971. The same year, Sanders was given a unique opportunity to record the warmth of the world's largest worship gathering in Mecca during the Hajj season. These pictures have appeared in major UK and European magazines such as The Sunday Times, The Observer and Paris Match. Sanders travelled around the world to meet and capture the images of saints and sages of Islam which he has later published in a book titled 'Meetings with Mountains'.
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December 12, 2012
Breathtakingly beautiful.
Peter Sanders has captured stunning images of the Muslim world throughout the years, and I am absolutely in awe of his technique and photographic eye. He has spent time to not only get the best photos but to understand why each one is so mysterious, spiritual and heartwarming.
Peter Sanders has captured stunning images of the Muslim world throughout the years, and I am absolutely in awe of his technique and photographic eye. He has spent time to not only get the best photos but to understand why each one is so mysterious, spiritual and heartwarming.
June 23, 2025
“in the gardens of Alhambra Palace trying to capture the spirit of the place in a photograph felt like therapy. The sound
of running water, the songs of birds, the variety of colors, the setting sun, and the subtle stillness of it all would cause the
insane to become sane”
of running water, the songs of birds, the variety of colors, the setting sun, and the subtle stillness of it all would cause the
insane to become sane”
January 29, 2022
Just love it… the text and pictures are just perfect together. A must have for everyone!
October 22, 2022
Wonderful book of glimpses from the life of Peter Sanders as well as gorgeous images with poignant passages relevant the journey of a seeker.
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