70

The text printed in italic type on the lower part of pp. 344 f, is that of the earlier stage of the Muqaddimah. See n. 54 to this chapter, above.

71

Cf. Issawi, pp. 69 f.

72

A and B add: "and are repeated."

73

Cf. Bombaci, pp. 450 f.

74

Lit., "veil."

75

Qur'an 37.96 (94).

76

Leg. ka-md "as is well known."

77

Qur'an 2.142 (136), 213 (209), etc. The remaining words are not in E.