Road to Mecca by Muhammad Asad (2000, Trade Paperback)

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Road to Mecca, Paperback by Asad, Muhammad, ISBN 1887752374, ISBN-13 9781887752374, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam.

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PublisherFons Vitae of Kentucky, Incorporated
ISBN-101887752374
ISBN-139781887752374
eBay Product ID (ePID)1891150

Product Key Features

Number of Pages375 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRoad to Mecca
Publication Year2000
SubjectIslam / General, Islam / Rituals & Practice
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion
AuthorMuhammad Asad
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight19.4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.2 in

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Edition Number8
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN00-109390
Reviews"A book trenchant with adventure magnificently described, and a commentary upon the inner meaning of Arab and Muslim life, helpful to all who would achieve a more accurate understanding of the Arabs and their lands." -- Christian Science Monitor, "[ 'The Road to Mecca' ] combines the adventure and scenic beauty of a good travel book, some unusually informed comments on near Eastern affairs, and a deeply thoughtful account of one man's finding of his own path." --Book of the Month Club, New York, "A very rare and powerful book, raised completely above the ordinary by its candor and intelligence."  - New York Post, "[ 'The Road to Mecca' ] combines the adventure and scenic beauty of a good travel book, some unusually informed comments on near Eastern affairs, and a deeply thoughtful account of one man's finding of his own path."  -Book of the Month Club, New York, "A book trenchant with adventure magnificently described, and a commentary upon the inner meaning of Arab and Muslim life, helpful to all who would achieve a more accurate understanding of the Arabs and their lands."  - Christian Science Monitor, "A very rare and powerful book, raised completely above the ordinary by its candor and intelligence." -- New York Post
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal297
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
SynopsisIn this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam.
LC Classification NumberBP80.A8A3 2000

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  • Beautiful book even today

    Very interesting subject especially in the face of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. I love learning about the beauty of Islam. The book was very clean. I’m really glad I got it.

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