A selection from the writings, prose and poetical, of ... Henry W. Torrens; with a biogr. memoir. By J. Hume, Volume 1 |
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Page 174 - that the least drop of blood, spilled in the way of God as it is called, is most acceptable unto him.'—The epithet ghazee or victorious over infidels is the prudest title which a Mooslim prince can assume. It is now more frequently assumed than earned. (237) ' Mixed with the unguent's mineral dye.'—A preparation of antimony as
Page 152 - Who is thy Lord ?'— answer them, 'God is my Lord, in truth, and when they ask thee concerning thy prophet, or the man who hath been sent unto you, say to them,
Page 152 - is the Apostle of God' with veracity ; and when they ask thee concerning thy religion, say to them, ' El Islam is my religion ;' and when they ask thee concerning thy book of religion, say to them, 'The
Page xxiv - Never trust in women, nor rely upon their vows ; For their pleasure and displeasure depend upon their passions. They offer a false affection, for perfidy lurks within their clothing. By the tale of Yoosuf (Joseph) be admonished, and guard against their stratagems. Dost thou not consider that Iblees (the Devil) ejected Adam by means of woman ?"—LANE, Vol. i, p. 9.
Page 152 - son of a handmaid of God ! know that, at this time, there will come down to thee two angels, commissioned respecting thee, and the like of thee
Page 152 - The Ka'abeh is my Ckib'bh ; and I have) lived and died in the assertion that there is no deity but God,
Page 152 - is God's Apostle ;' and they will say, 'Sleep. O ! servant of God in the protection of God.' The soul is believed to remove with
Page xxxvii - This opinion I mention here because it has been represented as relating, not to a miscellany of poetry that has been greatly corrupted in almost all copies, but to Arabic poetry in general, by an Orientalist who has given convincing evidence of his having no
Page 123 - His wit from Hermes came; and Soha's care (The half-seen star, that dimly haunts the Bear) Kept off' all evil eyes that threaten and ensnare. The sage stood, mazed to see such fortunes meet And Luna kissed the earth beneath his feet.
Page 152 - body during the first night after the burial, and on this night to be visited and examined, and perhaps the body tortured, by the two