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PREFACE
Sources of Islam
Translations recommended


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INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER I.
Sources according to Muslim Divines


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CHAPTER II.
Arabian Customs maintained in Islam


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CHAPTER III.
Sabaeans


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Subjects taken from Jewish Commentators
Cain and Abel
Abraham
Queen of Sheba
Hārūt and Mārūt
Mount Sinai
The Preserved Table

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CHAPTER IV.
Tales derived from Heretical Christian Sects
The Seven Sleepers
Mariam and Virgin Mary
Childhood of Jesus
The Heavenly Table
The Paraclete
The Balance
Abraham's Ascent to Heaven



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CHAPTER V.
Zoroastrian Subjects—
The Mirāj: Muhammad's Ascent to Heaven
Paradise and Houries
Azāzīl, the Evil Spirit
The Light of Muhammad
Bridge Sirat



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CHAPTER VI.
The Hanefites
Zeid
Successive Orders of Muhammad for War
The Saviour promised by Abraham


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