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G. Surdon and L. Bercher, Recueil de testes de sociologie, pp. 74 f.

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The 'Aqabah was the place where Muhammad met with the Medinese in preparation for his departure from Mecca. The so-called Bay'at ar-ridwan, under the tree, took place in 627. Cf. Ibn Hishim, Sirah, p. 746.

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Cf. J. Schacht in EI, s.v. "Malik b. Anas."

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Qur'an 11.66 (69); 42.19 (18).