LeVar Burton Reads
"The Pilgrim and the Angel" by E. Lily Yu
Nov 28, 2023
A man named Farid is dragged on the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj by the angel Gabriel, encountering various landscapes and magical events along the way. Farid is surprised to find his son on this journey and questions how he got there. They visit a grand mosque, have a heartfelt conversation, and reflect on the conflict between divine guidance and personal desires.
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- The story explores the transformative nature and challenges of the Islamic pilgrimage and ritual of Hajj.
- The story highlights the complexities of human desires and the conflicts that arise when personal longings clash with religious and spiritual obligations.
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Farid Halawani is taken on the Islamic pilgrimage and ritual of Hajj by the angel Gabriel
Farid Halawani, a coffee shop owner in Cairo, is unexpectedly visited by the angel Gabriel who takes him on the Islamic pilgrimage and ritual of Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Despite initially protesting, Farid embarks on this religious journey, which is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith. The story highlights the transformative nature of the pilgrimage and the challenges that Farid faces as he navigates the various rituals and steps of the Hajj.
