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The Caliph S House
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2006-01-31
The Caliph S House written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-31 with Travel categories.
In the tradition of A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun, acclaimed English travel writer Tahir Shah shares a highly entertaining account of making an exotic dream come true. By turns hilarious and harrowing, here is the story of his family’s move from the gray skies of London to the sun-drenched city of Casablanca, where Islamic tradition and African folklore converge–and nothing is as easy as it seems…. Inspired by the Moroccan vacations of his childhood, Tahir Shah dreamed of making a home in that astonishing country. At age thirty-six he got his chance. Investing what money he and his wife, Rachana, had, Tahir packed up his growing family and bought Dar Khalifa, a crumbling ruin of a mansion by the sea in Casablanca that once belonged to the city’s caliph, or spiritual leader. With its lush grounds, cool, secluded courtyards, and relaxed pace, life at Dar Khalifa seems sure to fulfill Tahir’s fantasy–until he discovers that in many ways he is farther from home than he imagined. For in Morocco an empty house is thought to attract jinns, invisible spirits unique to the Islamic world. The ardent belief in their presence greatly hampers sleep and renovation plans, but that is just the beginning. From elaborate exorcism rituals involving sacrificial goats to dealing with gangster neighbors intent on stealing their property, the Shahs must cope with a new culture and all that comes with it. Endlessly enthralling, The Caliph’s House charts a year in the life of one family who takes a tremendous gamble. As we follow Tahir on his travels throughout the kingdom, from Tangier to Marrakech to the Sahara, we discover a world of fierce contrasts that any true adventurer would be thrilled to call home.
In Arabian Nights
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2007-12-26
In Arabian Nights written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-26 with Travel categories.
Tahir Shah’s The Caliph’s House, describing his first year in Casablanca, was hailed by critics and compared to such travel classics as A Year in Provence and Under the Tuscan Sun. Now Shah takes us deeper into the heart of this exotic and magical land to uncover mysteries that have been hidden from Western eyes for centuries.… In this entertaining and penetrating book, Tahir sets out on a bold new journey across Morocco that becomes an adventure worthy of the mythical Arabian Nights. As he wends his way through the labyrinthine medinas of Fez and Marrakesh, traverses the Sahara sands, and tastes the hospitality of ordinary Moroccans, Tahir collects a dazzling treasury of traditional stories, gleaned from the heritage of A Thousand and One Nights. The tales, recounted by a vivid cast of characters, reveal fragments of wisdom and an oriental way of thinking that is both enthralling and fresh. A link in the chain of scholars and teachers who have passed these stories down for centuries like a baton in a relay race, Shah reaches layers of culture that most visitors hardly realize exist, and eventually discovers the story living in his own heart. Along the way he describes the colors, characters, and the passion of Morocco, and comes to understand why it is such an enchanting land. From master masons who labor only at night to Sufi wise men who write for soap operas, and Tuareg guides afflicted by reality TV, In Arabian Nights takes us on an unforgettable journey, shining a light on facets of a society that are normally left in darkness.
The Tahir Shah Travel Reader
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-07-28
The Tahir Shah Travel Reader written by Tahir Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-28 with Travel categories.
Over the last thirty years, Tahir Shah has roamed the furthest limits of the world, and produced a stupefying body of travel literature, embracing a cornucopia of quests. He has sought out the so-called Birdmen of Peru, studied magic with the godmen of India, searched for the mysterious lost city of the Incas, and for the fabled lost treasure of Mughal India. Shah has noted that seeking out the hidden underbelly of the lands through which he travels is centrally important to him. The themes of zigzagging adventure, spontaneity, and walking a path that's utterly original are found throughout his travelogues. As far as Shah is concerned, 'Travel itself is not only the destination, but the greatest teacher, confidant, and friend. Forward movement enables a mysterious kind of alchemy to occur, in which the mind is freed from the restrictions and biases of daily life.' Wide-ranging in scope, The Tahir Shah Travel Reader contains full-length chapters from many of the bestselling books that have made Shah's name. They include chapters from - Beyond the Devil's Teeth Cultural Research House of the Tiger King In Arabian Nights In Search of King Solomon's Mines Journey Through Namibia Sorcerer's Apprentice Three Essays The Caliph's House The Clockmaker's Box The Reason to Write Trail of Feathers Travels With Myself Travels With Nasrudin
In Arabian Nights
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2009
In Arabian Nights written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Morocco categories.
Collects traditional stories of Morocco that are recounted by an eccentric cast of characters: from master masons who work only at night to Sufi wise men who write for soap operas and Tuareg guides addicted to reality TV.
Casablanca Blues Paperback
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-11
Casablanca Blues Paperback written by Tahir Shah and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11 with Fiction categories.
Blaine Williams has been obsessed by the Hollywood classic Casablanca since childhood. Now, in the grip of a mid-life crisis, he goes to the one place that's always provided hope - CASABLANCA. Descending down through interwoven layers of mystery and intrigue, he finds a city awash with characters right out of the movie Casablanca. A love story and one of cultural exploration, CASABLANCA BLUES shines new light on Morocco's strangest and misunderstood city. From the author of the best-selling THE CALIPH'S HOUSE: A Year in Casablanca.
Tales Told To A Melon
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Author : Tahir Shah
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-09-05
Tales Told To A Melon written by Tahir Shah and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-05 with categories.
It all began with a little black seed - the seed of a watermelon. Yahya, the self-styled 'Melon King', presented it to Tahir Shah, urging him to plant it in the courtyard garden of his home, the Caliph's House. The seed was duly planted, watered, and tended lovingly. Eventually it began to grow... First sprouting into a little green shoot, then into the beginnings of a plant, and at last giving birth to a watermelon. As the fruit grew and grew, the Melon King imparted a line of secret advice: Tell stories to the melon... stories about melons. Uncertain what stories to recount, Shah took to his desk and wrote a manuscript of tales to be told to the melon - a manuscript which, with time, became this book. In all probability the only book of stories ever written in awe and devotion to a melon, Tales Told to a Melon is a work of the purest imagination... ...and affection for the finest melon that ever lived.
Resplendence Of Wil Yah An Analytical Biography Of Imam Al Fur Gh I Wil Yat
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Author : Ayatollah Ja‘far Subhani
language : en
Publisher: ICAS Press
Release Date : 2019-01-01
Resplendence Of Wil Yah An Analytical Biography Of Imam Al Fur Gh I Wil Yat written by Ayatollah Ja‘far Subhani and has been published by ICAS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-01 with Religion categories.
"Those who generate the waves which move human societies are the formidable characters that make history,” writes Ayatollah Ja‘far Subhani in his introduction to this important work detailing the life and work of the first Imam. ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib generated waves through divinely instituted means of guidance, bringing to fruition the inherent dignity and nobility of human society and building upon the foundations of human civilisation laid by the Prophet. After the completion of Ayatollah Ja‘far Subhani’s biography of the Prophet, Resplendence of Eternity, the next logical step was to apply the same method to compose a biography about Imam ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib. Thus, Resplendence of Wilayah came into being. Well-referenced and astutely researched, it divides the life of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, Commander of the Faithful, into five periods: his early life; his life after the Prophetic mission (bi‘thah) began; his life after the migration to Medina; his life after the death of the Prophet and before his own assumption of the caliphate; and his caliphate until his martyrdom. It is distinguished by a thoughtful and philosophical approach, which situates the dynamics of ‘Ali’s life into the broader context of human history. Comprehensive, readable, and reliable, it offers detailed insight into the life of this great man.
One More Arabian Night
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Author : Andrew Cairns
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-04-22
One More Arabian Night written by Andrew Cairns and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-22 with categories.
After exacting his revenge on his ex-wife, Sandy flees the dark forces pursuing him and goes underground, working as a volunteer at a Parisian soup kitchen. Here he refinds spiritual direction in his life, converts to Islam, and falls in love with the beautiful Hurriya - a Moroccan medical student. He follows her back to her native Morocco in the hope of winning her hand in marriage. Sandy must come to grips with the local customs and superstitions: miraculous water, djinns, polygamy... and witchcraft!"Coaxing the reader through the eye of the needle into a realm of Moroccan life and lives, One More Arabian Night is a thoughtful and thought-provoking story that leaves one changed in a deep down way - as all the best stories manage to do."TAHIR SHAH, author of The Caliph's House "What a pleasure to follow Sandy once again in his strange, colourful adventures. Andrew Cairns offers us a second novel at times funny, at times disturbing, but constantly captivating."ISABELLE RICHAUD, author of Reflections on a sustainable society: Humanity in the mirrorANDREW CAIRNS is a Scot, living in the suburbs of Paris with his wife and two daughters. His travels in North Africainspired this book, the second in The Witch's List trilogy.
The Caliph S Heirs
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Author : Jurji Zaidan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-05-01
The Caliph S Heirs written by Jurji Zaidan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with Fiction categories.
It is 809 AD in Baghdad, the capital of the 'Abbasid Empire. The famed Caliph Harun al-Rashid has died. His successor, al-Amin, son of his Hashemite Arab wife, had promised the Caliph that he would appoint his half-brother al-Ma'mun, born to a slave mother, as his heir apparent. But al-Amin appoints his own son instead. This betrayal provides an opening for the Persians to help the statesmanlike and brilliant al-Ma'mun, whom they consider one of their own, to challenge his fickle brother. Against the backdrop of this war of succession, the novel weaves parallel love stories, political intrigue and machinations, nobility and treachery, spies and counterspies. Behzad, a famous doctor with an agenda all his own, is deeply in love with the beautiful Maymuna: both are members of Persian families persecuted by the 'Abbasid house. But the son of al-Amin's vizier is also enamored with Maymuna and wants to marry her. At the center of these tangled webs is al-Amin's mysterious Chief Astrologer, whose true identity and loyalties remain unknown even to the Caliph and his court. He not only divines the future but also shapes it by changing the course of the war between the brothers-a war from which the 'Abbasid Empire never recovered. What will become of the lovers? Who will survive and who will perish? The fast-paced action and suspense leave us guessing to the very end.
Tales Of The Caliph
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Author : N. H. Crellin
language : en
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Tales Of The Caliph written by N. H. Crellin and has been published by IndyPublish.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Fiction categories.