[Footnote 127: The doctrine of absolute predestination, on
which few religions can reproach each other, is sternly
exposed in the Koran, (c. 3, p. 52, 53, c. 4, p. 70, &c.,
with the notes of Sale, and c. 17, p. 413, with those of
Maracci.) Reland (de Relig. Moham. p. 61 - 64) and Sale
(Prelim. Discourse, p. 103) represent the opinions of the
doctors, and our modern travellers the confidence, the
fading confidence, of the Turks]