The Nāṣirī Generations 283.4

283.4

At length, as the proofs and arguments of those accursed ones were weak, and destitute of the force of truth, they drew back the hand of contradiction, and drew the mark of oppression and outrage upon the pages of the subject, and made a request to Kyuk, saying ; "Say unto the Imam that, in accordance with the rites and ordinances of the Muhammadan law, he should perform two genuflexions in prayer, in order that, to us and to thee, in the performance of this adoration, his unbecoming actions may be manifested.” Kyuk commanded him, saying : “ Arise and perform two genuflexions in prayer, as with the congregation, according to the rites of thy religion.” That godly Imam — God reward him ! — called unto him one of the Musalmans who was in the vicinity of the place, and arose, went through the form of pronouncing the call to prayer, and genuflexions, in accordance with the orthodox Sunni rule, and standing up, Khalil-like, repeating, from his heart and mind, the verse : “ Verily I have turned my face unto Him who hath created heaven and earth, being a true believer, and not one of the polytheists,” began pronouncing “God is great.” Then he commenced the form of prayer, and went through, as prescribed and enjoined, with due pause and ceremony, the standing, sitting, bowing, and prostration.