dumdum

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Finally, the companion told Abu Dumdum about what the Prophet had said and why he was actually spending nights in his home.

From Time • Jul. 6, 2014

In reality he just wanted to know what was so special about Abu Dumdum.

From Time • Jul. 6, 2014

In the night the companion expected Abu Dumdum to pray all night – but no such thing happened.

From Time • Jul. 6, 2014

During the day, the companion expected Abu Dumdum to fast, but that didn’t happen either.

From Time • Jul. 6, 2014

"Egad!" thought Joseph, entering the dining-room, "I exactly begin to feel as I did at Dumdum with Miss Cutler."

From Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace