Ikhwánu-s Safá, Or, Brothers of PurityTrübner, 1869 - 156 pages |
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... numerous ani- mals which were always roaming about the woods and wilds like unbridled camels , 2 and wherever their hearts desired were picking the fine green herbage as they found it , without any one to interfere with them , now had ...
... numerous ani- mals which were always roaming about the woods and wilds like unbridled camels , 2 and wherever their hearts desired were picking the fine green herbage as they found it , without any one to interfere with them , now had ...
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... numerous , they took to roaming about in the woods and deserts . Then , too , they stretched out over us poor creatures the hand of oppression . Having caught horses , asses , mules , bulls , and camels , they began to exact service ...
... numerous , they took to roaming about in the woods and deserts . Then , too , they stretched out over us poor creatures the hand of oppression . Having caught horses , asses , mules , bulls , and camels , they began to exact service ...
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... numerous interpretations which are known only to men of science . The explanation of this must be sought from the learned . " Accordingly a wise doctor , in obedience to the King's command , set forth the meaning of this verse as ...
... numerous interpretations which are known only to men of science . The explanation of this must be sought from the learned . " Accordingly a wise doctor , in obedience to the King's command , set forth the meaning of this verse as ...
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... numerous . His form is good , every limb is appropriate , his appearance is handsome , his instincts sound , his colour is fine , he excels in intelligence , he is swift in running , he is obedient to his rider , for he quickly turns ...
... numerous . His form is good , every limb is appropriate , his appearance is handsome , his instincts sound , his colour is fine , he excels in intelligence , he is swift in running , he is obedient to his rider , for he quickly turns ...
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... numerous the Jins also came and associated with them , and they taught them to plant trees , build houses , and ( to practise ) many useful arts . Friendships sprung up between them , and for a long time they thus passed their lives ...
... numerous the Jins also came and associated with them , and they taught them to plant trees , build houses , and ( to practise ) many useful arts . Friendships sprung up between them , and for a long time they thus passed their lives ...
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