And when Muhammed referred him in this matter of power to Allah's will, who grants or withholds power as He sees fit, he was displeased and said: 'Are our necks to be a target then to the Arabs for your sake? and if you win others are to rule. Firas replied: 'If we are to pay homage to you and you defeat your enemies will we come to power after you?'. Islam-Addresses, essays lectu'res I Stern, Samuel M'klas, 1920-1969 ed. Translated from the German M uhammedanische Studien (published by Max Niemeyer, Halle, 1889-189°)
George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-2☇45 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK PRESS ALBANY VOLUME ONE Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Goldziher, 19mk, 1850-1921 Muslim studies (Muhammedanische Studien) I
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