Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Tourism, Tourism--Tunisia--20th Century, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Meccaز, Salat, Mosques, Mosques--Saudi Arabia--Mecca, Prayer--Islam
Vintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which... Show moreVintage poster depictiging the Kaaba in Mecca and pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulating). In the foreground a group of men, one of which is looking into the viewer. The original painting is likely to be the work of the German painter Rudolf Hellgrewe (1860 – 1935). The illustration and the poster are related to the Middle East section of the book by Dr Alwin Wünsche (1866-1933) "Land und Leben. Geographische Wandbilder in künstlerischer Ausführung". Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The poster is inscribed "Dr. A. Wünsche: Land und Leben Reihe VI: Nach Osten N.o 24" (Dr. A. Wünsche: Land and Life Series VI: Middle East N. 4). Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0178 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26223508 BIB-ID: 2802590 Show less
Snouck Hurgronje, C. (Christiaan) , 1857-1936, Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Salat, Mosques, Mosques--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam
The photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. The image is likely to be a reproduction... Show moreThe photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. The image is likely to be a reproduction of a famous plate in the" Bilder aus Mekka" by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje. Title, date and author devised by library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0082 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i2332353x BIB-ID: 2496885 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Masjid al-Ḥarām., Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Mosques, Mosques--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Salat
The photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram, around the Kaaba. Title from item. Date devised by Library... Show moreThe photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram, around the Kaaba. Title from item. Date devised by Library staff. The photograph is titled "La Mecque" (Mecca) and "لصلاة حول الكعبة", numbered (276) in the negative and signed (Photo Garrigues Tunis) on the negative. The original photograph is credited in the negative to "Al Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffār, doctor from Mecca". Autograph caption on card mount under the print, "Vue de la Mecque. Interieur de la Grande Mosquée. (Agrandissement d'un cliché miniature pris en cachette par un Arabe d'Algérie - Rare)" ("View of Mecca. Interior view of the Great Mosque. (Enlargement of a miniature photograph taken secretly by an Arab from Algeria - Rare)". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0081 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23323504 BIB-ID: 2496884 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Prayer--Islam, Mosques, Mosques--Saudia Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Salat
The photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. On the mount, under the image three... Show moreThe photograph shows pilgrims in Mecca gathering in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba. On the mount, under the image three elements of the photographs are captioned: مقام سيدنا ابرايم (Maqām Saydnā Ibrāhīm), باب شيبة (Bāb Shaybah), زمزم (Well of Zamzam). Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0023 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i24220188 BIB-ID: 2580787 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
Photograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each... Show morePhotograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each circuit. It signifies the unity of God and man. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595763 BIB-ID: 2719478 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
The importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, ... Show moreThe importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship)." Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0002 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595775 BIB-ID: 2719479 Show less
Masjid al-Ḥarām, Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Mosques, Salat, Muslim pilgrims and prilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and prilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Photographs
The photograph, showing the pilgrims performing the Salat around the Holy Kaaba, was taken the Meccan doctor and photographer al-Sayyid ʻAbd al... Show moreThe photograph, showing the pilgrims performing the Salat around the Holy Kaaba, was taken the Meccan doctor and photographer al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar (active in 1880s) between 1886 and 1887. Title from caption list in portfolio. Date from item. Plate no. 1 in Bilder aus Mekka (Leiden : E. J. Brill, 1889). The plate is numbered (I). Erased Arabic description and signature “Photography by al-Sayyid ʻAbd al-Ghaffar, doctor in Mecca” in the upper and lower part of the print. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2017.0273-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i24913558 BIB-ID: 2667853 Show less
