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... show how jealously the Moslem guards the privacy and seclusion of his women folk . This seclusion is accepted by the women as a visible sign of their husbands ' love and they would strongly resent any evidence of careless- ness on his ...
... show how jealously the Moslem guards the privacy and seclusion of his women folk . This seclusion is accepted by the women as a visible sign of their husbands ' love and they would strongly resent any evidence of careless- ness on his ...
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... useful members of the community , so that when they marry they may have attractive homes and be intelligent companions to their husbands " ( see text , page 62 ) . IN THE MOSQUE AT TLEMCEN This picture shows the mihrab. 76.
... useful members of the community , so that when they marry they may have attractive homes and be intelligent companions to their husbands " ( see text , page 62 ) . IN THE MOSQUE AT TLEMCEN This picture shows the mihrab. 76.
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IN THE MOSQUE AT TLEMCEN This picture shows the mihrab , or small niche , found in every mosque , to indicate the direction of Mecca , and to it all the worshipers turn for prayer . This view is taken in the mosque of Sidi Bou Medine ...
IN THE MOSQUE AT TLEMCEN This picture shows the mihrab , or small niche , found in every mosque , to indicate the direction of Mecca , and to it all the worshipers turn for prayer . This view is taken in the mosque of Sidi Bou Medine ...
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... courtyard of a deserted inn in extreme southern Tunisia , shows how the rider sits a mehari , or racing camel , and guides it by the pressure of his toes upon its neck ( compare text , page 71 ) 2 0 THE GREAT PRAYER AT BISKRA ( 1 ). 104.
... courtyard of a deserted inn in extreme southern Tunisia , shows how the rider sits a mehari , or racing camel , and guides it by the pressure of his toes upon its neck ( compare text , page 71 ) 2 0 THE GREAT PRAYER AT BISKRA ( 1 ). 104.
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... shows the first posture of prayer , that of standing Twice in the year a great prayer meeting is held on the plain ... show respect to age . Before eating there is a sort of grace asked that runs about like this : " O my God ! Bless this ...
... shows the first posture of prayer , that of standing Twice in the year a great prayer meeting is held on the plain ... show respect to age . Before eating there is a sort of grace asked that runs about like this : " O my God ! Bless this ...
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