686

Hajib, the verbal noun, not hujjab "doorkeepers," or hijabah "office of doorkeeper," though the same idea is meant. For the hajib and his office, see pp. 14 ff., above. Here, the theoretical significance of the office is discussed.

687

Cf., for instance, 1:558, above.

688

Cf. 1:377 f., above.

689

Cf. 1:313, above.

690

Qur'an 12.21 (21).