Assalamu Aleikum!
The Hajj season is fast approaching and so to help me understand the pilgrimage I'm reading two books written by men who went on Hajj. One is a modern account and the other is a medieval account. There is quite a distinct difference in approach by both men. I thought I would quote from each book and see what you think.
"At dawn on Monday, we sailed from this place, by the favour of Allah Most High, under a light breeze - Allah is the disposer of all things. There is no Lord but He."
"I share with them a love for the great achievements of Muslim civilization and culture, but I can only perform the rites knowing that I act simply for pure pleasure and the desire to understand - with respect, of course, for the pilgrims and their beliefs, but unable to adopt the truths of absolute knowledge they profess."
Masalamah
Yahya
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