About this title: In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam.
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust, Kuala Lumpur
Description: Out of Print. Trade Paperback book in very good conditon. No Dust Jacket. Asad is a former Pakstani official and follower of Mohammad Iqball. read more
Publisher: London: The Muslim Academic Trust. 1998.
Description: "A book trenchant with adventure, a commentary upon the inner meaning of Arab and Moslem life, helpful to all who would achieve a more accurate understanding of the Arabs ande their lands". Pp 375, some b/w illustrations. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG. read more
Edition: 5th ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Fons Vitae
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781887752374ISBN:1887752374
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. may minor shelf and age wear otherwise New condition, Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 375 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Islamic Book Trust, Malaysia
ISBN-13:9789839154122ISBN:9839154125
Description: This book is an account of the author's adventurous journey in the Arab world, and about his home-coming' to Islam. This book is more than an autobiography, which the Times Literary Supplement calls a "narrative of great power and beauty". read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: MUSLIM ACADEMIC TRUST
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781902350004ISBN:1902350006
Description: Ex-Library Published by Muslim Academic Trust in 1998. Paperback. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Edition: Third Reprint of Fourth, Revised Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Dar al-Andalus, Gibraltar
Date Published: 1993
Description: Good to Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. White title on green jacket; 375 pp. An extraordinary spiritual autobiography. good travel book, comments on Near Eastern affairs, and a deeply thoughtful account of one man's finding of his own path. Gift inscription on front title page. In mylar cover. read more
Edition: 5th
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fons Vitae, USA
ISBN-13:9781887752374ISBN:1887752374
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam. ISBN10: 1887752374. read more
Edition: 5th
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Fons Vitae, USA
ISBN-13:9781887752374ISBN:1887752374
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. In this extraordinary and beautifully-written autobiography, Asad tells of his initial rejection of all institutional religions, his entree into Taoism, his fascinating travels as a diplomat, and finally his embrace of Islam. ISBN10: 1887752374. read more
"This book was banned in Saudi Arabia, because the author criticized King Faisal's decision to start a KINGDOM government, as opposed to the Islamic system of votes. Good thing it's sold nowadays, otherwise I might never have discovered it. Absolutely gush-worthy.
I don't care who you are. If you like beautiful writing, you will love this book.
The prose is so heartachinglylovely at some points that you will put down the book to thrill in it. Simple but somehow lovely.
If you want to understand the history of a large part of the world, you will find it educational.
The author's led the most bizarre adventurous life. It's not really about that though. It's a culmination of beauty that makes it magnificent. I love it."
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