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Оглавлениеabaya: long black cloak covering head and body, worn by women in some Muslim countries.
Abu: title used to address men, whereby they are known by their eldest son’s name. Hence Abu Adil is Adil’s father.
khishkhash: a mild opiate used to quiet young children.
Umm: title used to address women, whereby they are known by their eldest son’s name. Hence Umm Jamil is Jamil’s mother.
A reference is made on page 89 and page 92 to a precious flask containing hairs. This refers to the 27th day of Ramadan when people visit the Mosque of Abu Hanifa in al-A‘dhamiyya and revere the holy relic of the Prophet’s hair.
