...great efficacy in causing the latter to be heard of God : for which reason the Khalif Omar used to say, "that prayer carries us half-way to God, fasting brings...door of His palace, and alms procure us admission." The traditions, also, are very severe upon persons who omit to observe the duty of charity : " To whomsoever...

...rejoicing, and forever after the pilgrim is a much-honored man. Almsgiving One of the early caliphs said, " Prayer carries us halfway to God, fasting brings us...door of his palace, and alms procure us admission." A tenth part of the property which has been for twelve months in the possession of an individual is...

...gift which he was desirous of making as a kind of thank-offering on the occasion of his marriage. " Prayer carries us half-way to God ; fasting brings us to the door of His palace; alms procure us an admission," said the Moola, as he prepared to take down the prince's instructions...

...by night and day, secretly and. openly, they shall have their hire with their Lord." 10 It is said that " prayer • carries us half-way to God, fasting...door of His palace, and alms procure us admission." u Certain alms, called Zalcat, are prescribed by law ; it is an indispensable duty for every Muhammedan...

...are called " the Pillars of Religion." The " Merit" acquired by these means is thus summed up : —" Prayer carries us half-way to God, fasting brings...door of His palace, and alms procure us admission." There are, besides, many other methods of acquiring " Merit." This doctrine of self-justification is...

...are called " the Pillars of Religion." The " Merit " acquired by these means is thus summed up : — "Prayer carries us half-way to God, fasting brings...door of His palace, and alms procure us admission." There are, besides, many other methods of acquiring " Merit." This doctrine of self-justification is...

...raisins, and of any wares sold. This duty is much insisted on in the Qur'ân ; the Khalif Omar said, ' Prayer carries us half-way to God ; fasting brings us to the door of His palace ; and alms procures admission.' What a contrast from St. Peter's teaching m KK\SN\\\. •£ Travelling to Mecca....

...beneficial. — Tryon Édwards. To pity distresa is but human ; to relieve it is Godlike. — U. Mann. , A G ^ - )r'+ ȯ 9) W 8 J E d ?} Q < 0 Sҥ M `Xr " ѱzc f ~ ) Xc alms-giving procures пя admission. — Koran. We are ricli only through what we give ; and poor only...

...rejoicing, and forever after the pilgrim is a much-honored man. Almsgiving One of the early caliphs said, " Prayer carries us halfway to God, fasting brings us...door of his palace, and alms procure us admission." A tenth part of the property which has been for twelve months in the possession of an individual is...

...of Moslem religious practice, namely, prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. "Prayer," said the Prophet, " carries us halfway to God ; fasting brings us to the door of His palace ; almsgiving procures our admittance." The rosary so often seen in the hands of a Moslem is never absent...