In German, the phrase translates as 'Wenn der Berg nicht zum Propheten kommt, mu?der Prophetzum Berg kommen." From Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings by Gregory Y.
First attested in the United States in 'Jonathan Belcher Papers'. It was included in John Ray's book of English proverbs in 1678. I will therefore go to the mountain and thank God that he has had mercy on a stiff-necked generation.' The saying has been traced back in English to 'Essays,' by English philosopher Frances Bacon (1561-1626). Had it obeyed my words, it would have fallen on us to our destruction. In most cases, they are found in elongated ranges or chains. Very rarely do mountains occur individually. Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning. When the mountain did not comply, Mohammed raised his hands toward heaven and said, 'God is merciful. mountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief. The legend goes that when the founder of Islam was asked to give proofs of his teaching, he ordered Mount Safa to come to him. At The Mountain Air, we sell only the highest quality outdoor goods, coupled with exceptional service and a customer experience that doesnt end when you. IF THE MOUNTAIN WILL NOT COME TO MOHAMMED, MOHAMMED WILL GO TO THE MOUNTAIN - "If one cannot get one's own way, one must adjust to the inevitable.
: I would like to know the origin of the phrase "Let the mountain come to Mohammad", sometimes given in the fuller form, "If Mohammad can't go to the mountain, let the mountain come to Mohammad." A young man returns to the family business of running a popular ski resort after the death of his grandfather and soon faces off against the rest of his estranged family over running the resort. With Oliver Hudson, Anson Mount, Tara Thompson, Penn Badgley. In Reply to: Mohammad and the mountain posted by MM on June 05, 2004 The Mountain: Created by David Barrett, Gina Matthews, Grant Scharbo.
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