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I find it in both, replied Havilah. Wise is the saying, 'God is but one God.'
Wise is it, and true, said Eber; but this is known to the Jews as it is to us.
Wise is the saying, that Repentance will be accepted with God; for he is easy to be reconciled and merciful. Also, that when men shall be presented before God in the judgment, none of their actions shall be hidden. Also, that no evil happeneth but by the permission of God; and that whoso believeth in God, he will direct his heart. Also, that 'they who serve God and give alms hope for a merchandise which shall not perish; that God may fully pay them their wages, and make an exceeding addition of his bounty.' These things the prophets taught; and do not our hearts declare that they are true?
Even so; but these very things were taught before in our Scriptures, and from Christ did Mohammed learn them.
Then Eber took from his bosom the Book which he ever carried there, and read, 'Repent, and your sins shall be forgiven you.' 'There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.' 'If any man will do the will of God, he shall know the
