Medieval Jerusalem and Islamic Worship: Holy Places, Ceremonies, Pilgrimage (Islamic History and Civilization : Studies and Texts, Vol 8) (Islamic History and Civilization : Studies and Texts, Vol 8)

This text covers the holy sites of the Muslims in Jerusalem and the cermonies and pilgrimages to these places during the early Muslim period. It is largely based on primary Arabic sources. Emphasis is given to the works of "Literature in Praise of Jerusalem", an important source for the history and topography of the city. The text contains a detailed description of the first known guide for the Muslim pilgrim to Jerusalem, that dates from the 11th century, and a supplementary discussion of the 16th-century guide. Both guides are still in manuscript and have never been published.

medieval Jerusalem And Islamic Worship Treats Of The Holy Sites Of The Muslims In Jerusalem And The Ceremonies And Pilgrimage To These Places During The Early Muslim Period. It Is Based Primarily On Primary Arabic Sources, Some Of Which Have Been Used For The First Time. Emphasis Is Given To The Works Of “literature In Praise Of Jerusalem”, An Important And Unique Source For The History And Topography Of The City.
many Of The Topics In This Book Have Never Been Dealt With Before, E.g. The Detailed Description Of The First Known Guide For The Muslim Pilgrim To Jerusalem, That Dates From The 11th Century, And The Supplementary Discussion Of The 16th-century Guide. Both Guides Are Still In Manuscript And Have Never Been Published.

Medieval Jerusalem and Islamic Worship treats of the holy sites of the Muslims in Jerusalem and the ceremonies and pilgrimage to these places during the early Muslim period. It is based principally on primary Arabic sources, some of which have been used for the first time. Emphasis is given to the works of 'Literature in Praise of Jerusalem', an important and unique source for the history and topography of the city. Many of the topics in this book have never been dealt with before, e. g. the detailed description of the first known guide for the Muslim pilgrim to Jerusalem, that dates from the eleventh century, and the supplementary discussion of the sixteenth-century guide. Both guides are still in manuscript and have never been published. Medieval Jerusalem and Islamic Worship treats of the holy sites of the Muslims in Jerusalem and the ceremonies and pilgrimage to these places during the early Muslim period. It is based primarily on primary Arabic sources, some of which have been used for the first time. Emphasis is given to the works of " Literature in Praise of Jerusalem ", an important and unique source for the history and topography of the city. Many of the topics in this book have never been dealt with before, e.g. the detailed description of the first known guide for the Muslim pilgrim to Jerusalem, that dates from the 11th century, and the supplementary discussion of the 16th-century guide. Both guides are still in manuscript and have never been published. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 10 List of Maps......Page 12 Map 1......Page 14 Map 2......Page 18 Map 3......Page 22 Introduction......Page 26 I. Construction Works on the Haram during the Umayyad Period......Page 48 II. Worship and Pilgrimage in Jerusalem......Page 76 III. The Holy Places in Jerusalem during the Early Muslim Period......Page 103 IV. The Religio-Political Status of Jerusalem during the Umayyad Period......Page 172 Appendix......Page 189 Abbreviations/ Bibliography......Page 199 Index......Page 212 Back Cover......Page 226 Medieval Jerusalem and Islamic Worship provides fascinating new information about the Muslim holy places in Jerusalem, rituals and pilgrimage to these places during the early Muslim period. It is based primarily on early primary Arabic sources, many of which have not yet been published.