Epiphanius Wilson — Sacred Books Of The East — Entitled, the Preface, or Introduction

Epiphanius Wilson
Sacred Books Of The East
The Koran
Chapter I
Entitled, the Preface, or Introduction—Revealed at Mecca

Entitled, the Preface, or Introduction—Revealed at Mecca

In the Name of the Most Merciful God.

Praise be to God, the Lord of all creatures, the most merciful, the king of the day of judgment. Thee do we worship, and of thee do we beg assistance. Direct us in the right way, in the way of those to whom thou hast been gracious; not of those against whom thou art incensed, nor of those who go astray. 21

Footnote 21: (return)

This chapter is a prayer, and held in great veneration by the Mohammedans, who give it several other honorable titles; as the chapter of prayer, of praise, of thanksgiving, of treasure. They esteem it as the quintessence of the whole Koran, and often repeat it in their devotions both public and private, as the Christians do the Lord's Prayer.