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 94 In addition to the seven divisions of celestial bliss, there are said to be seven firmaments (asmán).

1. Of pure virgin silver, which is Adam's residence.

2. Of pure gold, which is Enoch's and John Baptist's.

3. Of pearls, which is Joseph's.

4. Of white gold, which is Jesus'.

5. Of silver, which is Aaron's.

6. Of ruby and garnet, which is Moses'.

7. Of crystal, which is Abraham's.

Muhammadans undoubtedly get their tradition of seven heavens from the Talmud; but the Jewish tradition with reference to the seven heavens was a more sensible arrangement than that of the Muhammadans.

The seven heavens of the Jews are as follow :—

1. The vellum, or curtain.

2. The expanse, or firmament.

3. The clouds of ether.

4. The habitation, where the temple of Jeru-