The Mercy of Allah by Hilaire Belloc
This work is a collection of essays that explore the concept of mercy in various cultures and traditions. It examines how different societies understand and express mercy, often highlighting contradictions and paradoxes within these concepts. The author critiques societal norms and expectations surrounding mercy, arguing that it is often used as a means to control or manipulate others rather than genuinely show compassion.
By Hilaire Belloc · First published 1922 · Genre: Satire, Fiction, Adventure · 14 chapters · 112,821 words
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In the days of Abd-er-Rahman, who was among the wisest and most / glorious of the Commanders of the Faithful, there resided in the / City of Bagdad an elderly merchant of such enormous wealth that his / lightest expressions of opinion caused the markets of the Euphrates / to fluctuate in the most alarming manner.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Hilaire Belloc
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Fiction, Adventure, Historical, Comedy
- Length: 112,821 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 1,160 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book employs humor and irony to critique and mock societal norms and human behavior.
- Fiction — The narrative is a work of imagination, presenting a fictional story with invented characters and events.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of exciting and risky undertakings, often with a focus on exploration and discovery.
- Historical — The setting and context draw on historical elements, reflecting the cultural and social aspects of a past era.
Tags
Religious Fiction · Historical Novel · Philosophical Themes · Moral Allegory · Spiritual Quest · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Cultural Commentary · Social Critique · Faith and Reason · Morality Tales · Symbolism
Contents
- Entitled _al-Rafsat_, or the Kick
- Entitled _al-Durar_, or the Pearls
- Entitled _al-Tawajin_, or the Pipkins
- Entitled _al-Kantara_, or the Bridge
- Entitled _milh_, or Salt
- Entitled _al-Wukalá_, or the Lawyers
- Entitled _al-Ghanamat_, or the Sheep
- Entitled _al-Bustán_, or the Orchard
- Entitled _al-Jamal Wa'L-Nakhl_, or Camels and Dates
- Entitled _al-Hisān_, or the Horse
- Entitled _al-Wali_, or the Holy One
- Entitled _al-Mahallat Al-Jadida_, or the New Quarter of the City
- Entitled _al-Fulús Al-Masnú Min Al-Qirtás_, or the Money Made of Paper
- Entitled _itmi'Nán Al-Nafs_, or the Peace of the Soul