186 .-- M.] [Footnote 152: Al Jannabi enumerates (Vie de Mahomet, tom.iii.

p.
372-391) the multifarious duties of a pilgrim who visits the tombs of the prophet and his companions; and the learned casuist decides, that this act of devotion is nearest in obligation and merit to a divine precept.

The doctors are divided which, of Mecca or Medina, be the most excellent, (p.

391-394.)] [Footnote 153: The last sickness, death, and burial of Mahomet, are described by Abulfeda and Gagnier, (Vit.Moham.p.

133-142.