The Mohammedan System of Theology; Or, A Compendious Survey of the History and Doctrines of Islamism, Contrasted with Christianity, Together with Remarks on the Prophecies Relative to Its DissolutionC. & J. Rivington, 1828 - 251 pages |
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... Zamacshari wrote a large Commentary on the Koran , of the highest esteem amongst the Moslems . He died A.D. 1143 . See Prideaux's Life of Mohammed . indefensible , the outworks must fall . The authorities here PREFACE . xiii.
... Zamacshari wrote a large Commentary on the Koran , of the highest esteem amongst the Moslems . He died A.D. 1143 . See Prideaux's Life of Mohammed . indefensible , the outworks must fall . The authorities here PREFACE . xiii.
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... Moslem or Musulman is a derivative of the same root , and signifies a follower of Islam or Islamism . In conformity with the practice now generally prevalent , Moslem or Musul- man is considered as of the singular number , and Moslems ...
... Moslem or Musulman is a derivative of the same root , and signifies a follower of Islam or Islamism . In conformity with the practice now generally prevalent , Moslem or Musul- man is considered as of the singular number , and Moslems ...
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... Moslems towards slaves who embrace their faith his cousin and pupil , Ali , son of Abu Taleb , next followed , who has sometimes been dignified with the title of the first of Believers after him succeeded Abu - beker , with five ...
... Moslems towards slaves who embrace their faith his cousin and pupil , Ali , son of Abu Taleb , next followed , who has sometimes been dignified with the title of the first of Believers after him succeeded Abu - beker , with five ...
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... Moslems term the year of embassies , for ambassadors flocked from all quarters to form or seek alliance , both at Mecca while he staid there , and at Medina , whither he returned this year . His conquests rapidly increased till his ...
... Moslems term the year of embassies , for ambassadors flocked from all quarters to form or seek alliance , both at Mecca while he staid there , and at Medina , whither he returned this year . His conquests rapidly increased till his ...
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... its original insignificance . This religion is indebted for its continu- ance from its being so closely interwoven . with the state , that they must stand or fall " together , from the ignorance in which the Moslems 64 CAUSES OF SUCCESS .
... its original insignificance . This religion is indebted for its continu- ance from its being so closely interwoven . with the state , that they must stand or fall " together , from the ignorance in which the Moslems 64 CAUSES OF SUCCESS .
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Page 237 - And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth forever, that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
Page 248 - See that ye refuse not Him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused Him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from Him that speaketh from Heaven...
Page 239 - And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face, of the serpent.
Page 66 - And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
Page 221 - This, only this, subdues the fear of death. And what is this?— Survey the wondrous cure, And at each step let higher wonder rise! " Pardon for infinite offence! and pardon Through means that speak its value infinite! A pardon bought with blood! with blood divine!
Page 131 - And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: that your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Page 131 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Page 112 - Praise be to God the Lord of all creatures, the most merciful, the King of the day of judgment. Thee do we worship, and of thee do we beg assistance. Direct us in the right way, in the way of those to whom thou hast been gracious ; not of those against whom thou art incensed, not of those who go astray.
Page 145 - Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.
Page 88 - God! there is no God but he; the living, the self-subsisting: neither slumber nor sleep seizeth him; to him belongeth whatsoever is in heaven, and on earth. Who is he that can intercede with him, but through his good pleasure ? He knoweth that which is past, and that which is to come unto them, and they shall not comprehend anything of his knowledge, but so far as he pleaseth.