Medieval Jerusalem and Islamic worship : holy places, ceremonies, pilgrimage
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
History
vii, 196 pages : maps ; 25 cm.
9789004100107, 9004100105
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Ch. 1. Construction Works on the Haram During the Umayyad Period
A. Introduction: The Umayyad Caliphs and Jerusalem. B. The Major Construction Works on the Haram During the Umayyad Period. C. Other Constructions on the Haram in the Umayyad Period
Ch. 2. Worship and Pilgrimage in Jerusalem. A. Muslim Worship in the Holy Places of Jerusalem. B. The Visit and Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and its Holy Sites
Ch. 3. The Holy Places in Jerusalem During the Early Muslim Period. A. The Haram: The Dome of the Rock. B. Additional Places on the Haram. C. Holy Places Outside the Haram
Ch. 4. The Religio-Political Status of Jerusalem During the Umayyad Period
Appendix: A Mid-16th Century Guide for the Muslim Pilgrim to Jerusalem