The story of a pilgrimage to Hijaz / by H.H. the Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam.

  • Sultan Jahan I of Bhopal
Date:
1909
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Credit: The story of a pilgrimage to Hijaz / by H.H. the Nawab Sultan Jahan Begam. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    able globe are gathered together on this occasion, and, according to their respective tastes and re- quirements, they can obtain information relat- ing to the remotest parts of the world, which may be of use to them in their various pursuits. The material benefit which may thus accrue to the vast concourse of pilgrims by mutual inter- course is obvious. Moreover, the various races of mankind whom the Kaaba draws together in a spiritual bond obtain an insight into one ano- ther’s social condition, and by comparing notes gather ideas for such social reforms as are neces- sary. The words of the holy Kuran, ‘ ‘ so that benefits may accrue to them,” convey this mean- ing. The advantages of union are innumerable, and it is a principle which Islam has specially inculcated on its followers. In pursuance of the great Islamic doctrine that the Faithful are brothers,” all the Musalmans of the world con- stitute a single fraternit}^ The Hajj is the best means of strengthening these fraternal bonds and the plain of Arafat is the spot where Musalmans can best cultivate one another’s acquaintance. It is the place to which millions of men of all sorts and conditions resort
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