--- product_id: 20774938 title: "Russian Hajj: Empire and the Pilgrimage to Mecca" brand: "eileen kane" price: "KD 20.95" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/20774938-russian-hajj-empire-and-the-pilgrimage-to-mecca store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Russian Hajj: Empire and the Pilgrimage to Mecca **Brand:** eileen kane **Price:** KD 20.95 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Russian Hajj: Empire and the Pilgrimage to Mecca by eileen kane - **How much does it cost?** KD 20.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/20774938-russian-hajj-empire-and-the-pilgrimage-to-mecca) ## Best For - eileen kane enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eileen kane brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Russian Hajj: Empire and the Pilgrimage to Mecca - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OypEe6nHL.jpg) ![Russian Hajj: Empire and the Pilgrimage to Mecca - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gzHZ21Z+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016* Highly original and well researched ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original, insightful and very well-written *by A***I on Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018* This is an engaging informative historical work that adds significant depth to our understanding of current aspects of the relationship between the West and the Muslim world.Based on original Russian, Tatar, Turkic sources and Western scholarship, the author takes the unique focus of the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to research the relationship between Russia and the Muslim world starting in the mid 19th century -following the colonization by Tsarist Russia of large Muslim populations in the Caucasus- until today.Tsarist Russia undertook to organize the Hajj for its Muslim subjects not solely because of sanitary reasons (Cholera and plague epidemics frequently broke out in the Hajj and were the presumed sources of further epidemics in the countries where the pilgrims returned) or out of security concerns (the fear of exposure of the Muslim population to Pan-Islamic thoughts during the Hajj)- but, as argued persuasively by the author, because Russia was pursuing imperialist goals of expanding its relations with its neighbors and with the Arab Muslim countries especially Great Syria under the declining Ottoman rule. This had to be balanced with the predominant affiliation of the country with the Orthodox Christian Church.Following the revolution, the Soviet state continued to sponsor the Hajj pilgrimage for non-Russian Muslims while the Communist ideology itself forbade the practice of the faith to its own subjects. In so doing, it encroached on the British who were engaged in similar enterprises in India and in China. The Soviet enterprise was stopped in 1930 for multiple reasons.After the fall of the USSR, Russia remains the home of a large minority of Muslims for whom the government continues to organize annual Hajj pilgrimages-in spite of the bloody decades of war it has waged against some of its Islamic neighbors.The book consists of 5 chapters arranged historically and a Conclusive Chapter- Chapter One contains fascinating information about the Hajj situation in Great Syria as well as the Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the early 19th Century. The last chapter extends arguments that were introduced throughout the book and adds insight into the complexities of the current times where large numbers of Muslims live and expect to practice their faith as immigrants or refugees in Russia and in the West.The writing style is beautiful and the organization of the book with the inclusion of personal stories and key individuals makes for an enriching wonderful read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent!!! *by A***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2018* If you're interested in Russia's connection and history to its own, large Muslim population -- this book is a must. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/20774938-russian-hajj-empire-and-the-pilgrimage-to-mecca](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/20774938-russian-hajj-empire-and-the-pilgrimage-to-mecca) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*