
With the pilgrims to Mecca: The great pilgrimage of A.H. 1319; A.D. 1902
0Listen FreeFree AI audiobook with natural voice. No signup required.
About This Book
Explore the awe and daily life of the Mecca pilgrimage through the eyes of a seasoned traveler.This vivid account follows the journey of pilgrims in the early 1900s, revealing rituals, gates, and sacred spaces that shape the Hajj experience.Spanning the interiors of the Ka'bah, the rituals around ihram and kesveh, and the voices of guides, officials, and pilgrims, the book stitches together history, culture, and personal observation. Readers will glimpse the atmosphere, the rules, and the deep reverence that surrounds this holy journey.Detailed scenes of pilgrimage sites and ceremonial acts. D...
Chapters (286)(click to expand)
- WITH THE PILGRIMS TO MECCA
- INTRODUCTION
- CONTENTS
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- ERRATA
- Part I A PERSIAN PILGRIM IN THE MAKING
- I.—Message of the Prophet.
- II.—Conditions of Pilgrimage.
- III.—Forbidden Viands.
- IV.—The Work of Purification.
- V.—Prayers.
- VI.—Aspects of Social Islám.
- VII.—Story of the Muslim Moons.
- VIII.—Persian Súfíism; and Persian Shiahism in Its Relation to the Persian Passion-Drama.
- (a) Persian Súfíism.
- (b) The Shiah Faith in its Relation to the Persian Passion Play.
- Part II THE STORY OF THE PILGRIMAGE
- CHAPTER I LONDON TO JIDDAH
- CHAPTER II FROM JIDDAH TO MECCA
- CHAPTER III WITHIN THE HAREM—SOME REMARKS ON THE ORTHODOX SECTS OF ISLÁM
- CHAPTER IV COMPASSING OF THE KA’BAH
- CHAPTER V THE COURSE OF PERSEVERANCE
- PLAN OF THE HAREM. An Explanation of the Frontispiece.
- CHAPTER VI SCENE IN AN EATING-HOUSE—VISIT TO THE KA’BAH
- CHAPTER VII ON THE ROAD TO ARAFAT
- CHAPTER VIII ON THE ROAD TO ARAFAT (Concluded)
- CHAPTER IX ARAFAT DAY: NIGHT[2]
- CHAPTER X ARAFAT DAY: DAYBREAK
- CHAPTER XI ARAFAT DAY: FORENOON AND AFTERNOON
- CHAPTER XII THE DAY OF VICTIMS: FROM SUNDOWN TO SUNSET. THE DAYS OF DRYING FLESH.
- Part III MECCAN SCENES AND SKETCHES
- CHAPTER I THE MECCAN BAZAARS
- CHAPTER II THE TALISMAN-MONGER
- CHAPTER III SEYYID ’ALÍ’S STORY OF HIS REDEMPTION
- CHAPTER IV HEALING BY FAITH
- APPENDIX By WILFRID SPARROY
- INDEX
- [Pg 6]
- [Pg 7]
- [Pg 9]
- [Pg 10]
- [Pg 11]
- [Pg 12]
- [Pg 13]
- [Pg 14]
- [Pg 15]
- [Pg 16]
- [Pg 17]
- [Pg 18]
- [Pg 20]
- [Pg 21]
- [Pg 22]
- [Pg 23]
- [Pg 24]
- [Pg 25]
- [Pg 26]
- [Pg 27]
- [Pg 28]
- [Pg 29]
- [Pg 30]
- [Pg 31]
- [Pg 32]
- [Pg 33]
- [Pg 34]
- [Pg 35]
- [Pg 36]
- [Pg 37]
- [Pg 38]
- [Pg 41]
- [Pg 42]
- [Pg 43]
- [Pg 44]
- [Pg 45]
- [Pg 46]
- [Pg 47]
- [Pg 48]
- [Pg 49]
- [Pg 50]
- [Pg 51]
- [Pg 52]
- [Pg 53]
- [Pg 54]
- [Pg 55]
- [Pg 56]
- [Pg 57]
- [Pg 58]
- [Pg 59]
- [Pg 60]
- [Pg 61]
- [Pg 62]
- [Pg 63]
- [Pg 64]
- [Pg 67]
- [Pg 68]
- [Pg 69]
- [Pg 71]
- [Pg 72]
- [Pg 73]
- [Pg 74]
- [Pg 75]
- [Pg 76]
- [Pg 77]
- [Pg 81]
- [Pg 82]
- [Pg 83]
- [Pg 84]
- [Pg 87]
- [Pg 88]
- [Pg 89]
- [Pg 90]
- [Pg 93]
- [Pg 94]
- [Pg 95]
- [Pg 96]
- [Pg 97]
- [Pg 101]
- [Pg 102]
- [Pg 103]
- [Pg 104]
- [Pg 105]
- [Pg 106]
- [Pg 107]
- [Pg 108]
- [Pg 109]
- [Pg 110]
- [Pg 111]
- [Pg 112]
- [Pg 113]
- [Pg 114]
- [Pg 116]
- [Pg 117]
- [Pg 119]
- [Pg 120]
- [Pg 124]
- [Pg 125]
- [Pg 126]
- [Pg 127]
- [Pg 128]
- [Pg 129]
- [Pg 130]
- [Pg 131]
- [Pg 132]
- [Pg 133]
- [Pg 134]
- [Pg 136]
- [Pg 137]
- [Pg 138]
- [Pg 139]
- [Pg 140]
- [Pg 141]
- [Pg 142]
- [Pg 145]
- [Pg 146]
- [Pg 147]
- [Pg 149]
- [Pg 150]
- [Pg 151]
- [Pg 152]
- [Pg 153]
- [Pg 154]
- [Pg 157]
- [Pg 158]
- [Pg 159]
- [Pg 160]
- [Pg 163]
- [Pg 164]
- [Pg 165]
- [Pg 166]
- [Pg 167]
- [Pg 168]
- [Pg 169]
- [Pg 171]
- [Pg 172]
- [Pg 173]
- [Pg 174]
- [Pg 176]
- [Pg 177]
- [Pg 178]
- [Pg 179]
- [Pg 180]
- [Pg 181]
- [Pg 182]
- [Pg 185]
- [Pg 187]
- [Pg 188]
- [Pg 189]
- [Pg 190]
- [Pg 191]
- [Pg 192]
- [Pg 193]
- [Pg 194]
- [Pg 195]
- [Pg 197]
- [Pg 198]
- [Pg 199]
- [Pg 200]
- [Pg 203]
- [Pg 204]
- [Pg 205]
- [Pg 206]
- [Pg 209]
- [Pg 210]
- [Pg 211]
- [Pg 212]
- [Pg 213]
- [Pg 214]
- [Pg 217]
- [Pg 218]
- [Pg 219]
- [Pg 220]
- [Pg 221]
- [Pg 223]
- [Pg 224]
- [Pg 225]
- [Pg 226]
- [Pg 227]
- [Pg 231]
- [Pg 232]
- [Pg 233]
- [Pg 234]
- [Pg 235]
- [Pg 236]
- [Pg 237]
- [Pg 238]
- [Pg 241]
- [Pg 242]
- [Pg 243]
- [Pg 244]
- [Pg 245]
- [Pg 246]
- [Pg 247]
- [Pg 248]
- [Pg 251]
- [Pg 252]
- [Pg 253]
- [Pg 256]
- [Pg 257]
- [Pg 258]
- [Pg 259]
- [Pg 261]
- [Pg 262]
- [Pg 263]
- [Pg 264]
- [Pg 265]
- [Pg 266]
- [Pg 269]
- [Pg 270]
- [Pg 271]
- [Pg 272]
- [Pg 273]
- [Pg 274]
- [Pg 275]
- [Pg 276]
- [Pg 277]
- [Pg 279]
- [Pg 280]
- [Pg 281]
- [Pg 282]
- [Pg 284]
- [Pg 285]
- [Pg 286]
- [Pg 287]
- [Pg 288]
- [Pg 289]
- [Pg 290]
- [Pg 293]
- [Pg 294]
- [Pg 295]
- [Pg 296]
- [Pg 297]
- [Pg 299]
- [Pg 300]
- [Pg 301]
- [Pg 302]
- [Pg 303]
- [Pg 304]
- [Pg 305]
- [Pg 306]
- [Pg 307]
- [Pg 308]
- [Pg 309]
- [Pg 310]
- [Pg 311]
- [Pg 312]
- [Pg 313]
- [Pg 314]
How to Listen
- 1. Click "Listen Free" above
- 2. The book opens in CastReader's browser reader
- 3. Click the play button — AI narration starts with word highlighting
- 4. Use "Send to Phone" to continue listening on your phone
FAQ
Is this audiobook really free?
Yes. "With the pilgrims to Mecca: The great pilgrimage of A.H. 1319; A.D. 1902" is a public domain work from Project Gutenberg. CastReader converts it to audio using AI text-to-speech for free. No account or payment needed.
What does the AI voice sound like?
CastReader uses Kokoro TTS, a natural-sounding AI voice. It handles punctuation, names, and dialogue naturally. Most listeners forget it's AI after a few minutes.
Can I listen on my phone?
Yes. Open the book, then use "Send to Phone" to stream audio to your phone via Telegram. No app download needed.