and Hosaïn, the twelve _Imáms_ and the ten disciples, will immediately come hither to perform the appointed morning service (_sabáh-namáz_). They will give you a sign to perform your duty as _Muezzin_, which you must do accordingly. You must begin to cry out with a loud voice ‘_Allah Ekber_’ (God is great!) and then repeat the verses of the Throne (Súrah II. 259). Belál will repeat the ‘_Subhánullah_’ (Glory to God!), and you must answer ‘_Elhamdu-li-llah_’ (God be praised!) Belál will answer, ‘_Allah ekber_,’ and you must say ‘_Amín_’ (Amen), while we all join in the _tevhíd_ (i.e. declaration of the divine unity). You shall then, after saying ‘Blessed be all the prophets, and praise to God the Lord of both worlds,’ get up, and kiss the hand of the prophet, saying ‘_Yá resúlu-llah_’ (O Apostle of God!).” When Sa’d Vakkás had given me these instructions, I saw flashes of lightning burst from the door of the mosque, and the whole building was filled with a refulgent crowd of saints and martyrs all standing up at once. It was the prophet overshadowed by his green banner, covered with his green veil, carrying his staff in his right hand, having his sword girt on his thigh, with the Imám Hasan on his right hand, and the Imám Hoseïn on his left. As he placed his right foot on the threshold, he cried out “_Bismillah_,” and throwing off his veil, said, “_Es-selám aleik yá ommetí_” (health unto thee, O my people). The whole assembly answered: “Unto thee be health, O prophet of God, lord of the nations!” The prophet advanced towards the _mihráb_ and offered up a morning prayer of two inflexions (_rik’ah_). I trembled in every limb; but observed, however, the whole of his sacred figure, and found it exactly agreeing with the description given in the _Hallyehi khákání_. The veil on his face was a white shawl, and his turban was formed of a white sash with twelve folds; his mantle was of camel’s hair, in colour inclining to yellow; on his neck he wore a yellow woollen shawl. His boots were yellow, and in his turban was stuck a toothpick. After giving the salutation he looked upon me, and having struck his knees with his right hand, commanded me to stand up and take the lead in the prayer. I began immediately, according to the instruction of Belál, by saying: “The blessing of God be upon our lord Mohammed and his family, and may He grant them peace!” afterwards adding, “_Allah ekber_.” The prophet followed by saying the fátihah (the 1st chap. of the Korán), and some other verses. I then recited that of _the throne_. Belál pronounced the _Subhánu’llah_, I the _El-hamdulillah_, and Belál the _Allah ekber_. The whole service was closed by a general cry of “_Allah_,” which very nearly awoke me from my sleep. After the prophet had repeated some verses, from the _Suráh yás_, and other chapters of the Korán, Sa’d Vakkás took me by the hand and carried me before him, saying: “Thy loving and faithful servant