I have, however, been astonished to see that none of the Africans imitate the Arab prayers: considering their great reverence of the Deity, it is a wonder that they do not learn to address prayers to Him except on very extraordinary occasions.
My remarks referring to the education by Mohamadans do not refer to the Suahelis, for they teach their children to read, and even send them to school.

They are the descendants of Arab and African women and inhabit the coast line.

Although they read, they understand very little Arabic beyond the few words which have been incorporated into Suaheli.

The establishment of Moslem missions among the heathen is utterly unknown, and this is remarkable, because the Wanyamwesi, for instance, are very friendly with the Arabs--are great traders, too, like them, and are constantly employed as porters and native traders, being considered very trustworthy.

They even acknowledge Seyed Majid's authority.