FOOTNOTES
[1] Webster, Readings in Medieval and Modern History, chapter vi, "The Teachings of Mohammed."
[2] The earlier spelling was Mahomet.
[3] See page 352. [4] From the Arabic muslim, "one who surrenders himself" (to God's will). During the Middle Ages the Moslems to their Christian enemies were commonly known as Saracens, a term which is still in use.
[5] The year 622 A.D., in which the Hegira occurred, marks the beginning of the Mohammedan era. The Christian year 1917 A.D. nearly corresponds to the Mohammedan year 1336 A.H. (Anno Hegirae).
[6] Feasting during the nights of this month is allowable.
[7] See page 333.
[8] See page 219, 332.
[9] See page 54, note 1.
[10] See page 330.