THIS BOOK IS NOW OUT OF PRINT

This was Gibson’s original book (2010) that introduce the topic of Islamic Qiblas, among many other topics. Gibson’s research on QIblas has progressed much in the last 16 years. His book Early Islamic Qiblas presents more up-to-date findings that replace some of the initial findings mentioned in Qur’anic Geography. Back in 2010 Gibson had not yet recognized the Between qiblas, so Gibson has chosen to remove this book from circulation.

Gibson is now putting together a new book on early qiblas. Much of this book is taken from previous books and the videos he presented in the cinema section of this website. Gibson, together with an editor, are compiling these vido scripts.[](/explore/founding_of_islam/) When all the papers are written they will be compiled into a PDF file and made available free of charge for download. A copy of the printed book will be made available soon after that. Cost will depend on the size and quality of the book, plus shipping costs.

Qur’anic Geography

Hardcover: 470 pages

Publisher: Independent Scholars Press (2011)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0973364289

ISBN-13: 978-0973364286

Product Dimensions: 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches

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Description:

A survey and evaluation of the geographical references in the Qur’an with suggested solutions for various problems and issues. This reference book examines the various geographical references made in the Qur’an. This book covers historical records of four times when peoples of the Arabian peninsula united and burst out of the Arabian deserts to conquer other nations (The People of ‘Ad, People of Thamud, Midianites, Islam). The surprise comes when Gibson examines the Holy City of Islam, known as Mecca. Here Gibson finds evidence that the original Holy City was in northern Arabia in the city of Petra. He theorizes that during an Islamic civil war one hundred years after Muhammad, the Ka’ba was destroyed and the Black Rock was moved to its present location. Gibson examines archaeological, historical and literary evidence that support this theory and addresses many questions and objections that readers may have. This book contains many references, as well as some useful appendices including a 32 page time line of Islamic history from 550 AD - 1095 AD, and a 20 page annotated selected bibliography of early Islamic sources in chronological order from 724 AD - 1100 AD plus a list of many early Qur’anic manuscripts. Fully referenced with many illustrations and photos. Library binding

This book was published early on in Gibson’s research of the first mosque Qiblas of Islam. Seven years later he published a more complete list in the book: Early Islamic Qiblas. Click here for that book. His most recent findings are presented on a web page in this website.