"The Mercy of Allah" by Hilaire Belloc is a story set in Baghdad during the time of Abd-er-Rahman, that follows the life of Mahmoud, a rich merchant, as he tells his seven nephews about the ups and downs of wealth and luck. Mahmoud explains that getting rich isn't easy and depends on "the Mercy of Allah," looking back at his own life from when he had nothing, sharing his experiences with luck, greed, and doing what's right. This sets the scene for adventures that mix humor with deeper thoughts about money and being a good person.
The Mercy of Allah
By Hilaire Belloc
In old Baghdad, a fortunate merchant reveals to his kin the wild ride of fortune, misfortune, and surprising blessings that shaped his life.
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About the AuthorJoseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, and historian. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was a French-English writer, politician, and historian. Belloc was also an orator, poet, sailor, satirist, writer of letters, soldier, and political activist. His Catholic faith had a strong effect on his works.
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