grown persons, our men and our women. O God, those whom Thou dost keep alive amongst us, keep alive in Islám, and those whom thou causest to die, let them die in the Faith."
Then follows the fourth Takbír:—
"God is great!"
Turning the head round to the right, he says:—
"Peace and mercy be to Thee."
Turning the head round to the left, he says:—
"Peace and mercy be to Thee."
The Takbír is recited by the Imám aloud, but the Subhán, the Salám, the Darúd, and the Duaʾ, are recited by the Imám and the people in a low voice.
The people then seat themselves on the ground, and raise their hands in silent prayer in behalf of the deceased’s soul, and afterwards addressing the relatives they say, "It is the decree of God." To which the chief mourner replies, "I am pleased with the will of God." He then gives permission to the people to retire by saying, "There is permission to depart."
Those who wish to return to their houses do so at this time, and the rest proceed to the
