Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant - by Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Hardcover)

Mecca the Blessed, Medina the Radiant is an unprecedented photographic exploration of Islam's holiest cities and annual pilgrimage.

With exclusive access granted by Saudi Arabian authorities, photographer Ali Kazuyoshi Nomachi captures 140 full-color, never-before-seen images of Mecca and Medina's mystical places, breathtaking aerial views, teeming crowds in prayer, and magnificent architecture.

Text by renowned scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr illuminates Islamic beliefs, while Nomachi's photographs reveal the faith of the believers.

This expansive work of photojournalism is a must-have for Muslims and non-Muslims alike, offering unparalleled insight into one of the world's major religions.