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
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
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