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“
Ah, I know!
” another man called
out. “
Let us ring a huge bell. I’m
sure the sound will be heard by
everyone, even the shepheards in
the fields
.” The Prophet [s] shook
his head. “
No, because that is the
way of the Christians,
” remarked
the Prophet [s].
Just then another Companion [r]
jumped up and yelled out excitedly.
“
I have seen something that is sure
to solve the problem. I have seen
the fire-worshippers kindle a fire to
call people to their prayer and to the
worship of the sun. If we light a fire
it will be seen by people far away
and everyone will know that it is
time for offering the salah.
”
The Prophet [s] was not satisfied
with any of these ideas. And so he
decided to wait. Maybe someone
wound come upon another idea or,
better still, maybe revelation would
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