LETTER VII

Namaaz (daily prayer).--The Mussulmaun prayers.--Their different

names and times.--Extra prayer-service.--The Mosque.--Ablutions

requisite previous to devotion.--Prostrations at prayers.--Mosque

described.--The Mussulmaun's Sabbath.--Its partial observance.--The

amusements of this life not discontinued on the Sabbath.--Employment

of domestics undiminished on this day.--Works of importance then

commenced.--Reasons for appropriating Friday to the Sabbath.--The

Jews opposed to Mahumud.--The Prophet receives instructions from the

angel Gabriel.--Their import and definition.--Remarks of a

Commentator on the Khoraun.--Prayer of intercession.--Pious

observance of Christmas day by a Native Lady.--Opinions entertained

of our Saviour.--Additional motives for prayer.--David's Mother's

prayer.--Anecdote of Moses and a Woodcutter.--Remarks upon the piety

and devotion of the female Mussulmauns...Page 82

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