Twee gezichten op een pelgrimskamp bij het graf van Mohammeds echtgenote Maymunah bij Mekka tijdens de Hadj 1889

Abd al-Ghaffar captured these two photographic prints, "Two Views of a Pilgrim Camp at the Tomb of Muhammad's Wife Maymunah Near Mecca During the Hajj," preserving a moment in time during the sacred pilgrimage. These images offer a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of the late 19th century, showing the landscape filled with tents of pilgrims who have travelled to honor Maymunah. This pilgrimage, or Hajj, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is a journey that holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the world. Consider how the artist frames the scene, capturing both the vastness of the desert landscape and the intimacy of the pilgrim's camp. This artwork serves as a visual record of a profound communal experience, inviting us to reflect on themes of faith, community, and the enduring power of tradition.