Note 207 — KHALIFAH THE FISHERMAN OF BAGHDAD.
Richard Francis Burton translation · Edition 2
He understands by the “two words” (Kalmatáni) the Moslem’s double profession of belief; and Khalifah’s reply embodies the popular idea that the number of Moslems (who will be saved) is preordained and that no art of man can add to it or take from it.