Ebook: Stories of Piety and Prayer

Intro; Letter from the General Editor; Introduction; Map: Northern Central Arabia; A Note on the Text; Notes to the Introduction; Arabian Romantic; 1: God, You saved Job from his predicament; 2: Why rejoice at their summering near our wells?; 3: My eyes, where are the loved ones you hold so dear?; 4: Zēd, first you smiled, now you turn away from me; 5: Come, messenger, fetch your mount; 6: Moralizers! Do not put my heart to the test!; 7: Yesterday I was in throes of tears and sobs; 8: Darling, if I come, mind the enemy; 9: Lord, people bow in worship to win Your favor