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... tion of that renowned gentleman , of high dignity and great authority , excelling all the doctors of the time in learning , and in wisdom surpassing the intelligence of the eleven ( imâms ) , Mr Abraham Lockett ( may his prosperity con ...
... tion of that renowned gentleman , of high dignity and great authority , excelling all the doctors of the time in learning , and in wisdom surpassing the intelligence of the eleven ( imâms ) , Mr Abraham Lockett ( may his prosperity con ...
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... tion to God . He with great politeness questioned the men , saying , " Why have you come into my kingdom ? there has never been any correspondence between you and me ; what cause has there been then that you have come thus far ? ” One ...
... tion to God . He with great politeness questioned the men , saying , " Why have you come into my kingdom ? there has never been any correspondence between you and me ; what cause has there been then that you have come thus far ? ” One ...
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... tion to the manifest meanings of the Divine Word , there are 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 ...
... tion to the manifest meanings of the Divine Word , there are 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 ...
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... tion is apparent in this verse , ( Arabic ) — “ God Almighty created man in the happy medium 1 - He did not make him very tall nor very short . " 2 The King said this amount of symmetry and suitability of the members suffices ( to ...
... tion is apparent in this verse , ( Arabic ) — “ God Almighty created man in the happy medium 1 - He did not make him very tall nor very short . " 2 The King said this amount of symmetry and suitability of the members suffices ( to ...
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... tion , and tell them ( all ) , so that they may despatch their representatives and orators to us , who will then all come here , and act as our supporters . For in every species there is a talent , a wisdom , and an eloquence which no ...
... tion , and tell them ( all ) , so that they may despatch their representatives and orators to us , who will then all come here , and act as our supporters . For in every species there is a talent , a wisdom , and an eloquence which no ...
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IKHWANU-S-SAFA Ikhwan Al-Safa,Edward Backhouse 1814-1883 Eastwick,John T. (John Thompson) 1830-19 Platts No preview available - 2016 |
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