A Life That Matters - A Spiritual Experience
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9789675062025
Description: This book tells the story of a Malaysian lady's maiden pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In Makkah, she was struck by the grandeur of the Al-Haram mosque, Islam's holiest mosque. The first sight of the majestic Ka'abah located in the centre of the mosque involuntarily moved her to tears. It was also in this mosque while performing her tawaf that she had a d?j? vu experience. This and many other experiences and encounters during her journey are vividly recalled, accompanied by photographs throughout the book. More like a journal, the book also serves as a valuable guide to those who are planning to visit the Holy Land; as for others, it offers an insight into the Muslim state of mind.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Foreword; title: Acknowledgements; title: Introduction; title: Chapter 1 - Flight to Madinah; title: Chapter 2 - Ziarah in Madinah; title: Chapter 3 - The Holy City of Makkah; title: Chapter 4 - Ziarah in Makkah; title: Chapter 5 - Shopping; title: Chapter 6 - Homeward Bound; title: Chapter 7 - Spiritual Discovery; title: Chapter 8 - The Calling; title: Chapter 9 - Umrah SMS; title: Chapter 10 - Post-Umrah Reflections; title: Chapter 11 - Lessons Learnt; title: Chapter 12 - Conclusion; title: APPENDICES; title: Appendix 1 - List of Pilgrims; title: Appendix 2 - Glossary and Abbreviations; title: Appendix 3 - Dos and Don'ts in the Holy Land; title: Appendix 4 - Arab Social Taboos; title: Appendix 5 - Travel Tips; title: Appendix 6 - Health Tips; title: Appendix 7 - Gift List; title: Appendix 8 - The Prophet's Last Sermon; title: Bibliography; title: Index