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Page xv
... obtain . Some conjecture of the kind must be made , unless we are inclined to imagine either that the dates of the Introduction in both MSS . are erroneous , which is highly improbable ; or that Pococke was mistaken in the date of Al ...
... obtain . Some conjecture of the kind must be made , unless we are inclined to imagine either that the dates of the Introduction in both MSS . are erroneous , which is highly improbable ; or that Pococke was mistaken in the date of Al ...
Page xx
... obtain much insight into the hidden springs which effectuated great results , an in- sight often pretended by European writers without much foundation . It is in the wonderful and important exploits , and revolutions , and reigns ...
... obtain much insight into the hidden springs which effectuated great results , an in- sight often pretended by European writers without much foundation . It is in the wonderful and important exploits , and revolutions , and reigns ...
Page xxxiii
... masses and individuals , it is carefully and zealously canvassed and examined ; and nothing but the completeness of its evidence and moral power could obtain for it a footing in a country of learning , virtue TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE , XXXIII.
... masses and individuals , it is carefully and zealously canvassed and examined ; and nothing but the completeness of its evidence and moral power could obtain for it a footing in a country of learning , virtue TRANSLATOR'S PREFACE , XXXIII.
Page xxxv
... obtain a just notion of the reli- gious sentiments of the Muhammadans . Nor are such enquiries to be regarded merely as theological : the religion of the merchant and warrior Prophet is now again fast losing its hold upon men's minds ...
... obtain a just notion of the reli- gious sentiments of the Muhammadans . Nor are such enquiries to be regarded merely as theological : the religion of the merchant and warrior Prophet is now again fast losing its hold upon men's minds ...
Page xxxvii
... obtain therein ( in obtaining information ) from those who knew wonderful things , and were subtle expounders of significations ( meanings ) ; as also on account of ( the advantage of ) his ( Muhammad's ) interces- sion , absolutely ...
... obtain therein ( in obtaining information ) from those who knew wonderful things , and were subtle expounders of significations ( meanings ) ; as also on account of ( the advantage of ) his ( Muhammad's ) interces- sion , absolutely ...
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