The Road to Mecca
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Within the first few paragraphs of this extraordinary and beautifully written autobiography, the reader recognizes s/he is immersed in a timeless spiritual classic. The grandson of a Central European Orthodox rabbi, Asad yearned for a life without the "carefully contained, artificial defenses which security-minded people love to build up around them," where he could find for himself "an approach to the spiritual order of things." He found his first "quiet gladness" in Taoism, only regretting this "ivory tower" could not be lived in. Against his father's wishes, he left the pursuit of a doctorate in Vienna to take up journalism. His fascinating travels took him to Jerusalem, Arabia, and India, and finally into service at the United Nations. In 1926, Asad embraced Islam. His account of his years in Arabia, his desert adventures, friendship with King Saud, and marriage there is truly gripping. "Trenchant with adventure magnificently described, and a commentary upon the inner meaning of Arab and Moslem life, helpful to all who would achieve a more accurate understanding of the Arabs and their lands."--Christian Science Monitor Review: Must read - A book so LIVE , amazing read Review: Its truly a great spiritual experience - Its truly a great spiritual experience . u will love it . find a lot of peace in mind .
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 369 Reviews |
F**M
Must read
A book so LIVE , amazing read
C**I
Its truly a great spiritual experience
Its truly a great spiritual experience . u will love it . find a lot of peace in mind .
S**D
Five Stars
Masterpiece
S**N
ONE OF THE BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHIES/TRAVELOGUES
What a captivating book.It is as if you are yourself on this journey along with Muhammad Asad.One of the best books i have ever read!!
P**R
Four Stars
the book took me through the ARABIAn culture and the 20th century politics thereat. The writer took my heart.
M**.
In my top 3 favorite books of all time
A truly amazing and accomplished life lived. One of the most influential books I've read in my life and gave me a more enlightened perspective on my own faith. Muhammad Asad's writing and eloquence are unmatched and it comes across in what is essentially an autobiography. I keep going back every few years to read it because it really just is that good!
S**I
must have
such a great read!
R**N
Highly recommended
It Is such a great book , recommended every one to read thus book and delivered in time.
A**R
A classic
Very well written Autobiography, interesting insights and stories - couldn’t put it down!
M**H
Fantastic tale that has everything you could want in a travel journal
The best books in my opinion are those that touch upon so many different subjects but bring them all together cohesively. This book does just that. Theology, philosophy, politics, culture, geography, friendship... you won't be dissapointed. Muhammad Asad wrote in a beautiful and poignant manner, detailing his adventures in the near East in a way that makes you feel like you lived them yourself. It is one man's journey of self discovery, and everybody stands to benefit from his critical outlook. Once you get into it, it's very difficult to put it down, and when it ends you'll find yourself wishing that it didn't.
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