An Unbeliever Joins The Hadj: On The Age-Old Pilgrimage To Mecca, Babies Are Born, Elders Die And Families May Halt A Year To Earn Funds In Distant La (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161644654)

""An Unbeliever Joins The Hadj"" is a memoir written by Owen Tweedy about his journey to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam, as a non-Muslim. The book chronicles Tweedy's experiences as he embarks on the age-old pilgrimage to Mecca, where babies are born, elders die, and families may halt a year to earn funds in distant lands. Tweedy recounts his encounters with fellow pilgrims, the challenges he faced as a non-Muslim, and the spiritual awakening he experienced during the journey. The book provides insights into the rituals, traditions, and significance of the Hajj pilgrimage, while also exploring the themes of faith, identity, and cultural exchange. Overall, ""An Unbeliever Joins The Hadj"" offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant religious events in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Owen Tweedy
ISBN-10: 1161644652
ISBN-13: 9781161644654
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d