The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night, Volume 1 · Richard Francis Burton translation

Note 261
The Third Kalandar’s Tale.

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Arab. "Ruka'tayn"; the number of these bows which are followed by the prostrations distinguishes the five daily prayers.

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…it. There I found no resting place save the dome, which I entered, joying with exceeding joy at my escape; and made the Wuzu-ablution[FN#260] and prayed a two bow prayer,[FN#261] a thanksgiving to God for my preservation. Then I fell asleep under the dome, and heard in my dream a mysterious Voice[FN#262] saying, "O son of Khazib! when thou wakest from thy sleep dig under thy feet and thou shalt find a bow of brass and three le…

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Note 261The Third Kalandar’s Tale.

Note 261
The Third Kalandar’s Tale.