8 E. C. Eoss — Tenets of the IbMM Sect of 'Oman. [Jam - . 



ing from sin, tarrying on 'Arafat, visiting the Temple and making the 

 circuit, and throwing the stones.* 



These rites must be accompanied by understanding of the obligations! 

 and laws of the Pilgrimage, such as making atonement for slaying of gamej 

 or the cutting down of trees. 



Beliffious Precepts and Laws. 

 Generally it is necessary to observe the precepts of the Koran as to 

 gifts to relations and parental piety, and acting righteously and avoiding 

 evil. Also as to the Jehad or warring against infidels and rendering their 

 dues to kinsfolk, wayfarers, &c. Instituted observances and civil laws must 

 be attended to, including prohibition of wine, or other intoxicating liquor, 

 also abstaining from food, or wearing of apparel forbidden by the Koran. 

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It is forbidden to wail, beat the face, rend the garments, or tear the 

 hair (in grief) . It is forbidden to make pilgrimage to the tomb of any save 

 the Prophet. Women are forbidden to adorn themselves for any but their 

 husbands, saving the wearing of a finger ring and anointing the eyes with 

 collyrium. It is incumbent to salute the Faithful and return their salute. 

 Silken clothes and gold are forbidden to men. In fine, the Believer must 

 avoid all that God has forbidden, whether mentioned or omitted. 



Doctrine. 



It is essential to be free from tbe error of those who hold that good 

 and evil are of God, and that all sins are capable of expiation. § 



Those who do the right whether written or unwritten should receive 

 support. 



It is necessary to be clear of the errors of the sect of the Sefatiyeh,|| 

 who believe that persons who indulge in things forbidden by God and 



* In Mina Valley the pilgrim throws 3 stones typical of Ibrahim driving away 

 Satan who sought to tempt him. 



f The five chief points to be observed are : — 



1. The spirit or intention. 



2. Praying on Mt. 'Arafat, 



3. Shaving in Mina Valley. 



4. Circuit of the Temple. 



5. Running seven times from Safa to Merwa. 



j After donning the Ihram, or pilgrim's dress, the pilgrim must kill no game, and 

 not even the vermin on their bodies under penalty of expiatory offerings. 



§ On this point the Ibadhis differ from Sunnites. 



|| The Sefatians, or Attributists, comprise Asharians, Mushebbehites, Keramiaus, 

 Jabarians, and Morjians. 



