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392 THE MODERN EGYPTIANS. [PART II.
convincing them that one of our branches of science
and practice is so far superior to that to which they
were accustomed, it has made them in general
willing, if not desirous, to learn what more we are
able to teach them. One of its effects already
manifest might be regarded by an unreflecting mind
as of no importance ; but is considered by the philosophical Muslim as awfully portentous, and hailed
by the Christian as an omen of the brightest
promise. The Turks have been led to imitate us
in our luxuries : several of the more wealthy began
by adopting the use of the knife and fork: the
habit of openly drinking wine immediately followed;
and has become common among a great number of
the higher officers of the government. That a remarkable indifference to religion is indicated by this
innovation is evident; and the principles of the
dominant class will doubtless spread (though they
have not yet done so) among the inferior members
of the community. The former have begun to
undermine the foundations of El-Islam: the latter
as yet seem to look on with apathy, or at least with
resignation to the decrees of Providence; but they
will probably soon assist in the work; and the
overthrow of the whole fabric may reasonably be
expected to ensue at a period not very remote.
The acquisition of a powerful empire, independent
of the Porte, appears to have been the grand, and
almost the sole, object of the present Basha of
Egypt. He has introduced many European sciences,
arts, and manufactures ; but all in furtherance of
this project; for his new manufactures have im-
| Title | An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians - 2 |
| Creator | Lane, Edward William |
| Publisher | C. Knight and Co. |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Date | 1842 |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000404 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 392 THE MODERN EGYPTIANS. [PART II. convincing them that one of our branches of science and practice is so far superior to that to which they were accustomed, it has made them in general willing, if not desirous, to learn what more we are able to teach them. One of its effects already manifest might be regarded by an unreflecting mind as of no importance ; but is considered by the philosophical Muslim as awfully portentous, and hailed by the Christian as an omen of the brightest promise. The Turks have been led to imitate us in our luxuries : several of the more wealthy began by adopting the use of the knife and fork: the habit of openly drinking wine immediately followed; and has become common among a great number of the higher officers of the government. That a remarkable indifference to religion is indicated by this innovation is evident; and the principles of the dominant class will doubtless spread (though they have not yet done so) among the inferior members of the community. The former have begun to undermine the foundations of El-Islam: the latter as yet seem to look on with apathy, or at least with resignation to the decrees of Providence; but they will probably soon assist in the work; and the overthrow of the whole fabric may reasonably be expected to ensue at a period not very remote. The acquisition of a powerful empire, independent of the Porte, appears to have been the grand, and almost the sole, object of the present Basha of Egypt. He has introduced many European sciences, arts, and manufactures ; but all in furtherance of this project; for his new manufactures have im- |
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