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god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet." The
leading commandments bearing on the practice of their religion
are prayer, ablutions, alms-giving, fasting, and a pilgrimage
to Mecca. The use of intoxicating drinks is strictly
prohibited. hospitality is recommended, gambling and usury are
not allowed. Friday is the Mohammedan’s day of rest.
Since my first visit in Egypt I have been very closely
connected with manv Mohammedans, several of whom have
irrigation mill
been members of my own household, and it affords me great
pleasure to testify that, as far as my observations go, thev
have lived faithfully according to the precepts of their
religion. Nay, I am convinced that in most cases they would
renounce property, liberty, and even life itself, rather than
violate any of the cardinal precepts of the Koran. But as
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