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Rh for the same according to that which God has revealed to you." (i.e., in the Kurân.)

The historian then relates that ʾOmar looked upon the young man and said to him: "Verily you have heard. What is your answer?"

And at this the youth's heart was calm and void of apprehension. Truly he flung off the garment of fear, and cast aside the mantle of trepidation. Then he smiled like a pearl, and speaking with a most eloquent tongue, saluted the Prince in beautiful language. Then he went on, saying: "O Commander of the