37 The Turks and Khazars, despite their adverse living conditions, limited arable lands, scarcity of fruits, and a dearth of fortresses, housing, and clothing —both essential elements of civilization—nonetheless, have monarchs who skillfully bring together their far-flung populace and adeptly manage their realm’s affairs.” However, I have not discovered any commendable qualities among the Arabs, neither in matters of religion nor in worldly affairs. Their lack of determination and strength is quite evident. Moreover, their degradation, disgrace, and dearth of achivements are manifested by their coexistence in the same environment and locale with wild animals and wandering birds. The extremity of their poverty forces them to commit the unthinkable, such as infanticide and
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