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« ingly circumambulate the House [Kaʿba] morning and night in diverse forms. Truly, there are many ⸢great⸣ wonders here.12 If I related all I have seen, the hearts of people who do not believe would be too weak [to accept it].’13 I said, ‘I ask you in God’s name to tell me something about 6 Which would indeed be ironic! 7 i.e. he perceived what Satan was attempting to do, but gave the appearance of being aroused by him. 8 That is, the good example of the Prophet and pious predecessors, perhaps also of spiritual masters. On this teaching see above, IT, pp. liiiff. 9 MS F638, f. 72a only has beware of ‘depending upon’ (iʿtmād ʿalā), instead of ‘conspiring against’ (iʿtimār), but that does »