45

Cf. Issawi, pp. 103 f.

46

Cf. Bombaci, pp. 446 f.

47

Cf. Concordance, II, 238b; Ibn Abi Zayd, Risalah, ed. L. Bercher (3d ed.), p. 326, where `Umar is credited with the saying; F. Rosenthal, A History of Muslim Historiography, p. 27 (n. s). The phrase wasala ar-rahim (al­arhdm) has been understood to mean "to be kind and give presents to one's blood relatives." In the context where it occurs below, 2:145 (n. 761), one might think of such a translation, though it does not seem to be correct there. Here it would be impossible.

48

The correct vocalization mustaghnan is indicated in C and D.

49

Cf. p. 374, below.

50

Cf. F. Rosenthal, op. cit., p. 243.