Good Words, 19. köideAlexander Strahan and Company, 1878 |
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Page 249
... Koreish , which occupied Mecca and kept the Kaaba . But , in accordance with the custom of the better classes in Mecca , the infant Mohammed was sent into the country to be nursed by a woman of a Bedouin tribe ; and in after years it ...
... Koreish , which occupied Mecca and kept the Kaaba . But , in accordance with the custom of the better classes in Mecca , the infant Mohammed was sent into the country to be nursed by a woman of a Bedouin tribe ; and in after years it ...
Page 326
... Koreish , became vehemently hostile to the prophet and his mission . The history of the first few years of Islam is one of persecution . The prophet was almost wearied into compliance by the opposition he encountered , and one day he ...
... Koreish , became vehemently hostile to the prophet and his mission . The history of the first few years of Islam is one of persecution . The prophet was almost wearied into compliance by the opposition he encountered , and one day he ...
Page 327
... Koreish , glad to be rid of their reprover , willingly allowed to depart from Mecca , joined him in his new abode ; and the build- ing of the mosque began . As the first enthusiasm subsided , the course of the new religion did not run ...
... Koreish , glad to be rid of their reprover , willingly allowed to depart from Mecca , joined him in his new abode ; and the build- ing of the mosque began . As the first enthusiasm subsided , the course of the new religion did not run ...
Page 328
... Koreish had sent to the defence of their caravan . It was the battle of Bedr . There was much booty to be distributed ; and a revelation came at demand , fixing the mode of distribution , and assigning the fifth part the prophet is ...
... Koreish had sent to the defence of their caravan . It was the battle of Bedr . There was much booty to be distributed ; and a revelation came at demand , fixing the mode of distribution , and assigning the fifth part the prophet is ...
Page 329
... Koreish . Instead , however , of coming to blows , the two armies made a treaty , under which hostilities were to ... Koreish was at an end , and to organize an expedition in force against Mecca . In January , 630 , he led thither ...
... Koreish . Instead , however , of coming to blows , the two armies made a treaty , under which hostilities were to ... Koreish was at an end , and to organize an expedition in force against Mecca . In January , 630 , he led thither ...
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