Norton, Edith Eliza (Ames), Mrs., 1864- · New York, Dodd, Mead and Company · leaf 143
r. In the prayer niche is a reproduction ofthe black stone of Mecca which accordingto Mohammedan tradition was deliveredto Abraham by the angel Gabriel. Toshelter this stone the old Hebrew temple wasbuilt. It is said to have been originallywhite but has been turned black by thecontact with sinful… … Ladik Rug CARPET RUGS 85 its magic power removes all taint of sin.The coverings of the tabernacle and stoneare renewed every year and are the gift ofthe Sultan of Turkey who as Caliph is thesuccessor of Mahomet as the spiritual headof all Islam. It is a great occasion whenthe caravan bearing this…
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