The Mahdi Of Allah

The Mahdi of Allah: The Story of the Dervish Mohammed Ahmed is a book written by Richard A. Bermann. The book is a biographical account of the life of Mohammed Ahmed, who was a Sudanese religious leader and founder of the Mahdist movement. The Mahdist movement was a religious and political movement in Sudan in the late 19th century that aimed to overthrow the Egyptian and British colonial rule in the region.The book traces the life of Mohammed Ahmed from his birth in Dongola in 1844 to his death in 1885. It covers his early life, his religious education, his travels to Mecca and his return to Sudan, where he became a prominent religious leader. The book also covers the political situation in Sudan at the time, including the Egyptian and British colonial rule, the slave trade, and the struggles of the indigenous people.The Mahdi of Allah: The Story of the Dervish Mohammed Ahmed is a well-researched and detailed account of the life of one of Sudan's most important historical figures. It provides insights into the religious and political movements of the time and sheds light on the struggles of the Sudanese people against colonialism and oppression. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Sudan and the Mahdist movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.