[356] In allusion to the Brahminical marks used in India.
[357] The heterodox sects of Islām are commonly said to be seventy-two.
[358] “The Veiler,” i.e., of sin, is one of “the most comely names” of God, but is not found in the Qur’ān. “Yā Sattār!”
[359] Some of the commentators hold that Qur’ān vii. 174, alludes to the opposition of Balaam to Moses and the Israelites.
[360] See Tale iv. dist. 121; and xi. 112.
[361] See Tale ix. 266.
[362] Qur’ān ii. 96.
[363] See Tale iv. dist. 121.
[364] Qur’ān i. 5.
[365] ’Ikrima, son of Abū-Jahl, embraced Islām at sea, as he fled from Mekka at its capture by Muhammed. He returned and was pardoned.