Word: islam
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...tendency of the Islam at present, is towards liberalism. Mohammed himself never claimed supernatural power. He said that he was only the messenger of God. His followers, however, embellished his life with signs and wonders. No worship is now addressed to him, nor is his intercession asked...
...first lecture occurred Nov. 6. the subject being "The Rise of Islam." This evening the subject will be "Mohammedan Doctors and Saints." Nov. 20, "Arabic Literature." Nov. 27, "The Present Outlook...
...subject of the rise of Islam was most ably treated in the lecture, given last evening in Upper Boylston, by Professor Toy. Our own civilization is largely based on that of the Moslems, and hence their religious history is very interesting...
...have been studied and commented on for hundreds of years. Mirroring as they do the spirit of their author's age. and having greatly influenced Arabic literature in succeeding ages. they deserve the attention of every one who is interested in general literature or in the history of Islam-that religious system whose adherents are said to number two hundred millions, and whose rapid spread in Africa has been the cause of much earnest discussion, especially within the past year...
...poem by Edwin Arnold called "Pearls of the Faith; or, Islam's Rosary," will shortly appear. It deals with the life and religious system of Mahomet...