the number of those whom He directs in the path of safety, in whom
He inspires fervour lest they forget Him; whom He cleanses from all
defilement, that nothing may remain in them except Himself; yea, of those
whom He indwells completely, that they may adore none beside Him.
FOOTNOTES
[1] _I.e._ There is nothing new under the sun.
[2] In the Mosque of Omar.
[3] A miracle ascribed to Muhammed.
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