Between Jerusalem and Mecca : Sanctity and Redemption in the Qur?an and the Islamic Tradition
by
Uri Rubin
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
3112215303
ISBN-13
9783112215302
Publisher
De Gruyter
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De Gruyter
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 30th, 2025
Print length
257 Pages
Weight
541 grams
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This book sheds new light on Jerusalem''s status in early Islam. The sanctity of the city is already discerned in the Qur?an. The vision of redemption that the Qur?an displays coincides with the messianic expectations that have swept throughout the entire region, especially among the Jews, due to the attempted renewal of Jewish liturgy in Jerusalem following the Persian victory over Byzantium in 614.
On the other hand, the Qur?an also portrays the holiness of Mecca and the Ka?ba. This book shows how it promotes their pre-Islamic holiness around the image of Abraham and Ishmael. The changing balance between the sanctity of Jerusalem and the sanctity of Mecca, in favor of the latter, is noticeable in the Qur?an as one proceeds from the Meccan suras to the Medinan ones. The change occurs against the background of the twist in relations between Mu?ammad and the Jews. This book also points out the correlation between Mu?ammad''s situation in Medina and events in Palestine involving the victory of the Byzantines over the Persians in 628, as alluded to in the opening passage of Surat al-Rum (30).
Thie work illuminates the growing sanctity of Jerusalem following the arrival of the first Muslims to Palestine. As in the Qur?an, Mecca continued to struggle to preserve its status as a holy city vis-à-vis that of Jerusalem. Key aspects of this struggle are reflected in traditions in which patterns of sanctity move from Jerusalem to Mecca, and which this book also scrutinizes.
On the other hand, the Qur?an also portrays the holiness of Mecca and the Ka?ba. This book shows how it promotes their pre-Islamic holiness around the image of Abraham and Ishmael. The changing balance between the sanctity of Jerusalem and the sanctity of Mecca, in favor of the latter, is noticeable in the Qur?an as one proceeds from the Meccan suras to the Medinan ones. The change occurs against the background of the twist in relations between Mu?ammad and the Jews. This book also points out the correlation between Mu?ammad''s situation in Medina and events in Palestine involving the victory of the Byzantines over the Persians in 628, as alluded to in the opening passage of Surat al-Rum (30).
Thie work illuminates the growing sanctity of Jerusalem following the arrival of the first Muslims to Palestine. As in the Qur?an, Mecca continued to struggle to preserve its status as a holy city vis-à-vis that of Jerusalem. Key aspects of this struggle are reflected in traditions in which patterns of sanctity move from Jerusalem to Mecca, and which this book also scrutinizes.
"In conclusion, Between Jerusalem and Mecca: Sanctity and Redemption in
the Quran and the Islamic Tradition is a meticulously researched and thoughtprovoking
exploration of the religious, cultural, and historical dimensions of two
of Islam’s most revered cities. Uri Rubin’s scholarly expertise and insightful analysis
make this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding
of the significance of Jerusalem and Mecca in the Islamic tradition." Afsan Redwan in:
The Muslim World Book Review, 4/2024
the Quran and the Islamic Tradition is a meticulously researched and thoughtprovoking
exploration of the religious, cultural, and historical dimensions of two
of Islam’s most revered cities. Uri Rubin’s scholarly expertise and insightful analysis
make this book an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding
of the significance of Jerusalem and Mecca in the Islamic tradition." Afsan Redwan in:
The Muslim World Book Review, 4/2024
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