The Adhan: A Brief Chronology (Crescent Chronologies) - Softcover

Vehapi, Flamur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1954935161 ISBN 13: 9781954935167

Verlag: Crescent Books, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

The Adhan: A Brief Chronology offers a sweeping yet accessible exploration of Islam's most enduring and recognizable ritual. Tracing the Adhan from its divinely inspired beginnings in 7th-century Madinah to its global resonance across empires, cultures, and modern technologies, the author presents the first concise English-language work devoted entirely to its historical journey. Blending history, culture, and lived practice, this book reveals how a call simple in form yet profound in meaning has shaped sacred time, unified communities, and echoed continuously across the world for over fourteen centuries. Scholarly yet readable, this book invites Muslims and non-Muslims alike to encounter the Adhan not only as a call to prayer, but as a timeless call to understanding. Review "A luminous tracing of the Adhan's echo through time, memory, and place -an evocative work destined for any contemplative bookshelf." -Zubair Qamar, founder of Zubair's Bookshelf "Vehapi's latest work is a monumental contribution to Islamic studies, offering a deep and scholarly examination of the Adhan's historical journey. He manages to balance rigorous research with a narrative that is both fluid and accessible. This book stands as a definitive resource, remarkable for its conciseness and the sheer elegance of its presentation." -Ali Arslan, professor at Sakarya University "A brilliant, concise, and long-overdue history. Vehapi tracks the echo of the Adhan across fourteen centuries with the precision of a scholar and the soul of a storyteller. A must-read for students and seekers alike." -Burhan Al Din Fili, author of The Spectacular Escape

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Crescent Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1954935161
• ISBN 13: 9781954935167
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 130
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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