Stefano Mirtis

Blueberries
Hajj. Or, the Journey
to the Heart of Islam
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Kindness is a mark of faith, and whoever has not
kindness has not faith.

~ Muhammad
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-Anis ul-Hujjaj, a guide to pilgrimage (Mughal
India, ca. 1677/1680)-
The rituals involved with hajj have remained
virtually unchanged since its beginning.
Painting from a Copy of the Anis ul-
Hujjaj, a Guide to Pilgrimage
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-Ivory sundial and qibla pointer, made by Bayram
bin Ilyas (Turkey, 1582/1583)-
It was in Mecca that the Prophet Muhammad
received the first revelations in the early 7th
century. The city has long been viewed as a
spiritual centre and the heart of Islam. The qibla is
the direction Muslims all over the world must face
in prayer, towards Mecca.
Ivory Sundial and Qibla Pointer,
Made by Bayram bin Ilyas
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-illustration from Tarih-i Hind-i Garbi (Turkey,
1650)-
The Ka'ba in Mecca Shown
as the Centre of the World
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-tile depicting the sanctuary at Mecca from Iznik,
Turkey (17th century)-
It is laid down in the Quran that it is a sacred duty
for Muslims everywhere, if they are able, to make
the journey to Mecca at least once in their lives.
Tile Depicting the Sanctuary
at Mecca from Iznik, Turkey
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-people at prayer (Faizabad, India, 1774)-
The pilgrimage takes place during the last month
of the Islamic year, known as Dhul Hijja
Link to "Hajj journey to the heart of Islam"
exhibition, at British Museum in London: http:
//www.britishmuseum.org/hajj
Here a review on The Guardian: http://www.
guardian.co.uk/.../hajj-journey-islam-review...
People at Prayer