Six hundred years ago, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani - an esteemed Islamic
scholar and poet - survived the bubonic plague, which took the
lives of three of his children, as well as millions of others
throughout the medieval world. Holding up an eerie mirror to our
own time, al-Asqalani reflects on the origins of plagues, from
those of the Prophet Muhammad's era to the Black Death of his own.
Weaving together accounts of evil jinn, religious stories, medical
manuals, poetry, and the author's personal experiences, Merits of
the Plague is a profound reminder that with tragedy comes one of
the noblest expressions of our humanity: the practice of
compassion, patience and care for those around us.
General
Imprint: |
Penguin Classics
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani
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Editors: |
Joel Blecher
• Mairaj Syed
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Dimensions: |
196 x 130 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-14-313661-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-14-313661-5 |
Barcode: |
9780143136613 |
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