Note 131 — Chapter XIV · Concerning the Doctrines held by the different sects of Ṣúfís. (continued 2)

Here the author illustrates the meaning of “union” and “separation” by the action of Muḥammad when he threw gravel in the eyes of the unbelievers at Badr, and by that of David when he slew Goliath. See p. 185 supra.