Chapter XLIX: Appendix: EF (4)

[347] The term Seyyed (Lord) is given only to the reputed descendants (or family) of Mahommed.

[348] Shakka is often pronounced Shagga.

[349] The word here used is the one from which Khalif is derived.

[350] This word primarily means the pole or axis of the Universe, &c.

[351] The saint who is supposed to be immortal, and to have appeared first as Elijah and afterwards as St. George.

[352] The Mohammedans divide the Jinns (or demons) into believers in Mohammed and unbelievers.

[353] The Angel of Death.

[354] This Hegira is an evident imitation of the Flight of Mahomed.

[355] Verses; usually applied to verses of the Koran.

[356] Inasmuch as Abraham, the Friend of God, was a pilgrim who left his land and his father’s house by Divine command to escape the idolators.

[357] This paragraph is thus repeated in the original.

[358] For one of these, see Roth’s letter.

TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE:

—Obvious print and punctuation errors were corrected.