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was the head of a heretical sect among the Mohammedans which arose in the beginning of the 'second century. of the Hegira. He made an open profession, of: impiety, and embraced no religion or sect then known in Asia. He was called the founder of the mercy religion. His practices. and teachings were gross and licentious to the last degree.