[The Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 by David Livingstone]@TWC D-Link bookThe Last Journals of David Livingstone, in Central Africa, from 1865 to His Death, Volume II (of 2), 1869-1873 CHAPTER IV 19/42
The report of a Moslem Mission to his country was a falsehood, though the details given were circumstantial: falsehood is so common, one can believe nothing the Arabs say, unless confirmed by other evidence: they are the followers of the Prince of lies--Mohamad, whose cool appropriation of the knowledge gained at Damascus, and from the Jews, is perfectly disgusting.
All his deeds were done when unseen by any witnesses.
It is worth noticing that all admit the decadence of the Moslem power, and they ask how it is so fallen? They seem sincere in their devotion and in teaching the Koran, but its meaning is comparatively hid from most of the Suaheli.
The Persian Arabs are said to be gross idolators, and awfully impure.
Earth from a grave at Kurbelow ( ?) is put in the turban and worshipped: some of the sects won't say "Amen." Moenyegumbe never drank more than a mouthful of pombe.
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