Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-madinah and Meccah


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In Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-madinah and Meccah, Sir Richard Francis Burton recounts his remarkable journey to the heart of the Islamic world. Disguised as a Muslim, Burton's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1853 was a groundbreaking endeavor, as he became one of the first Europeans to undertake this sacred journey.

Burton's narrative is not just a travelogue; it is a rich tapestry of cultural observations, religious insights, and personal reflections. He delves into the rituals and traditions of the pilgrimage, offering readers a unique perspective on the spiritual significance of Mecca and Medina. His keen eye for detail and extensive knowledge of languages and cultures illuminate the complexities of the societies he encounters.

Through his vivid descriptions and thoughtful commentary, Burton challenges colonial perceptions and provides a nuanced understanding of the Islamic faith and its followers. This work stands out for its depth and the author's willingness to engage with the unfamiliar, making it a significant contribution to both travel literature and religious studies.

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Preface to the Memorial Edition 6:45 Gelesen von hefyd
Preface to the Third Edition 12:13 Gelesen von hefyd
Preface to the First Edition 8:46 Gelesen von hefyd
To Alexandria 24:12 Gelesen von hefyd
I leave Alexandria 22:26 Gelesen von hefyd
The Nile Steamboat - The Little Asthmatic 20:23 Gelesen von hefyd
Life in the Wakalah, part 1 35:00 Gelesen von Ted Garvin
Life in the Wakalah, part 2 35:55 Gelesen von Ted Garvin
The Ramazan 24:45 Gelesen von Rebekka Steg
The Mosque 58:39 Gelesen von Jersey City Frankie
Preparations to Quit Cairo 48:03 Gelesen von scarlettraces
From Cairo to Suez 50:26 Gelesen von Phil Griffiths
Suez 46:06 Gelesen von hefyd
The Pilgrim Ship 45:45 Gelesen von Alia Makki
To Yambu' 40:09 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Halt at Yambu' 45:26 Gelesen von Alia Makki
From Yambu' 53:41 Gelesen von Alia Makki
From Bir Abbas to Al-Madina 40:31 Gelesen von Alia Makki
Through the Suburb 42:42 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Prophet's Tomb, part 1 46:03 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Prophet's Tomb, part 2 40:39 Gelesen von Alia Makki
An Essay, part 1 44:24 Gelesen von scarlettraces
An Essay, part 2 28:25 Gelesen von Alia Makki
Al-Madina 54:22 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Mosque of Kuba 45:59 Gelesen von Pentti Hirvonen
The Visitation of Hamzah's Tomb, part 1 23:35 Gelesen von Crln Yldz Ksr
The Visitation of Hamzah's Tomb, part 2 22:50 Gelesen von Crln Yldz Ksr
The People of Al-madinah, part 1 35:24 Gelesen von Kalynda
The People of Al-madinah, part 2 20:09 Gelesen von Kalynda
The Saints' Cemetery, part 1 27:00 Gelesen von Crln Yldz Ksr
The Saints' Cemetery, part 2 29:55 Gelesen von Crln Yldz Ksr
The Damascus Caravan 15:42 Gelesen von Alia Makki
From Al-Madinah to Al-Suwayrkiyah 39:24 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Badawin of Al-hijaz, part 1 39:54 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Badawin of Al-hijaz, part 2 52:04 Gelesen von Sienna
The Badawin of Al-hijaz, part 3 27:39 Gelesen von Sienna
From Al-suwayrkiyah to Meccah, part 1 46:38 Gelesen von Sienna
From Al-suwayrkiyah to Meccah, part 2 27:22 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The First Visit to Bayt Allah 39:14 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The First Day 32:49 Gelesen von Anna Simon
The Second Day 21:42 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Third Day 37:46 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Three Days of Drying Flesh 23:51 Gelesen von Thelma Meyer
Life at Meccah, and Umrah, or the Little Pilgrimage 48:33 Gelesen von Alia Makki
Places of Pious Visitation 25:24 Gelesen von Alia Makki
To Jeddah 36:37 Gelesen von Anna Simon
Of Hajj, or Pilgrimage 39:11 Gelesen von Anna Simon
The Bayt Ullah, part 1 41:20 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Bayt Ullah, part 2 40:20 Gelesen von Alia Makki
Specimen of a Murshid's Diploma 12:42 Gelesen von Nicholas James Bridgewater
The Navigation and Voyages of Ludovicus Vertomannus, part 1 28:50 Gelesen von Barty Begley
The Navigation and Voyages of Ludovicus Vertomannus, part 2 26:56 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Pilgrimage of Joseph Pitts, part 1 33:37 Gelesen von Alia Makki
The Pilgrimage of Joseph Pitts, part 2 32:21 Gelesen von Alia Makki
Giovanni Finati 28:20 Gelesen von Nicholas James Bridgewater
Notes on My Journey 17:23 Gelesen von Nicholas James Bridgewater
The Meccah Pilgrimage 12:15 Gelesen von Nicholas James Bridgewater

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(2 Sterne)

This wonderful account of a fascinating and perilous journey was butchered by one of the female readers who rushed through her sections as if too impatient to get to the end. Why did she bother if she was in a great hurry?

would love to listen but could not


(1 Stern)

you should really censor the quality of the readers terrible another wonderful book ruined


(3.5 Sterne)

appreciate the volunteer's efforts... but ... hard to get in the flow in some parts

footnote...


(4 Sterne)

entertaining book, readers not too bad (for Librivox).