{"product_id":"mekke-i̇lahisi-1899-ottoman-turkish-booklet-mecca-hajj-kaaba-prophet-s-mosque-islam","title":"Mekke İlahisi 1899 Ottoman Turkish Booklet Mecca Hajj Kaaba Prophet’s Mosque Islam","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eMekke İlahisi\u003c\/em\u003e – Constantinople Edition (1317 AH \/ c. 1899)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eThis is an Ottoman-era booklet titled \u003cem data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eMekke İlahisi\u003c\/em\u003e, printed in Istanbul around 1317 AH (circa 1899). Written in Ottoman Turkish, the work combines religious devotion with descriptive content related to the holy cities of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eThe booklet primarily contains hymns (ilahis) dedicated to Mecca and the sacred lands, reflecting a strong devotional and literary character. Beyond being a simple collection of religious verses, it also functions as a guide-like text, offering descriptions of important holy sites and conveying the spiritual atmosphere of the Hajj journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThe content provides insight into the significance of Mecca and Medina, including references to the Kaaba and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid al-Nabawi). It was likely intended both for pilgrims preparing for the Hajj and for readers interested in the sacred geography of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eA notable feature of this booklet is the inclusion of visual illustrations depicting Mecca (Kaaba) and Medina (Masjid al-Nabawi), enhancing its appeal and educational value. With a total of 22 pages, it is a compact yet meaningful representation of late Ottoman religious print culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eThis work stands as a collectible piece reflecting devotional practices, pilgrimage culture, and the visual representation of sacred spaces in the late Ottoman period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eMekke İlahisi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e• Date: 1317 AH (circa 1899)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Istanbul\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e• Format: Religious Booklet (22 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• Content: Hymns dedicated to Mecca and sacred lands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e• Themes: Religion; Devotion; Pilgrimage; Sacred geography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e• Special Features: Includes illustrations of Mecca (Kaaba) and Medina (Masjid al-Nabawi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e• Function: Devotional text with guide-like elements for pilgrims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e• Historical Context: Late Ottoman period religious print culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Illustrated Ottoman religious booklet related to Hajj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2027\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Condition: Minor tears present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49015963713674,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/5_8a631930-cf5c-40c5-80d4-39c9599145f2.jpg?v=1777793323","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/mekke-i%cc%87lahisi-1899-ottoman-turkish-booklet-mecca-hajj-kaaba-prophet-s-mosque-islam","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}