The First Muezzin - Lafcadio Hearn - Bog

The First Muezzin is a book written by Lafcadio Hearn, a renowned writer of the late 19th and early 20th century. The book tells the story of a young man named Abdallah who lives in the city of Mecca during the early days of Islam. Abdallah is a gifted singer and is chosen by the Prophet Muhammad to become the first muezzin, the person who calls Muslims to prayer.As Abdallah takes on this new role, he faces many challenges and struggles to find his place in the rapidly changing world around him. He must navigate the politics and rivalries of the early Islamic community, as well as the personal conflicts that arise as he becomes more deeply involved with the faith.Through Abdallah's journey, Hearn explores themes of faith, identity, and the power of music to bring people together. The First Muezzin is a powerful and moving story that offers insight into the early days of Islam and the role that music played in shaping this important religion.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Karma and Other Stories and Essays, by Lafcadio Hearn. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419173103.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.