PREFACE Sources of Islam Translations recommended
CHAPTER I. Sources according to Muslim Divines
CHAPTER II. Arabian Customs maintained in Islam
CHAPTER III. Sabaeans
Subjects taken from Jewish Commentators Cain and Abel Abraham Queen of Sheba Hārūt and Mārūt Mount Sinai The Preserved Table
CHAPTER IV. Tales derived from Heretical Christian Sects The Seven Sleepers Mariam and Virgin Mary Childhood of Jesus The Heavenly Table The Paraclete The Balance Abraham's Ascent to Heaven
CHAPTER V. Zoroastrian Subjects The Mirāj: Muhammad's Ascent to Heaven Paradise and Houries Azāzīl, the Evil Spirit The Light of Muhammad Bridge Sirat
CHAPTER VI. The Hanefites Zeid Successive Orders of Muhammad for War The Saviour promised by Abraham