That was the act of Moslem." "Of a Christian!" cried Orion hastily.

But his father shook his head gently, and said, slowly and impressively: "Only of a man." "Of a man," repeated the merchant, and then he added thoughtfully: "Of a man! Yes, that is the highest mark so long as we are what we ought to be The image of the one God.

Who is more compassionate than He?
And every mother's son who is likewise compassionate, is like him." "Another Christian rule, thou strange Moslem!" said Orion interrupting him.
"And yet," said Haschim, with tranquil dignity, "it corresponds word for word with the teaching of the Best of men--our Prophet.

I am one of those who knew him here on earth.

His brother's smallest pain filled his soft heart with friendly sympathy; his law insists on charity, even towards the shrub by the wayside; he pronounces it mortal sin to injure it, and every Moslem must obey him.