The Mercy of Allah
Narrated by Graham Scott
- Length
- 9 hrs 38 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Spoken Realms
In "The Mercy of Allah," aged merchant Mahmoud shares his remarkable journey from being cast out by his father with nothing but the barest resources to achieving extraordinary wealth, only to face a reversal of fortune. This tale, set in an Oriental backdrop, serves as a satirical reflection on Western commercial and economic challenges of the time, touching on themes like monopoly abuse and the pitfalls of unbacked paper currency, all conveyed through Mahmoud's inventive wits and reliance on "providence."
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