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- Herausgeber: BookRix
- Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
- Sprache: Englisch
In the war-torn remnants of Gaza, Najm and his father, Abdullah, seek refuge in a desolate jungle to escape the devastation. Struggling with hunger, they resort to eating a rat to survive. Encountering Akbar, an old acquaintance, they find temporary solace in his offer of fish. However, tensions rise as Akbar proposes an indecent deal, causing Abdullah to firmly reject any compromise of their morals despite their dire circumstances.
Abdullah's vigilance grows as he suspects Akbar's intentions towards Najm. As they navigate survival, an eerie encounter with a masked figure, whom Abdullah believes to be a Dajjal, adds to their fears. Despite the danger, Abdullah maintains his faith, praying for protection and holding onto hope amidst the chaos. The chapter unfolds a gripping tale of survival, moral dilemmas, and the looming threat of betrayal in the shadow of war.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024
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Chapter 1:
Surviving Gaza's Destruction
“Father, is there nothing left in Gaza?” Najm asked his father as they walked.
“Yes, Gaza is finished, which is why we must take refuge in this jungle until the war ends,” Najm’s father, “Abdullah” replied, looking at young Najm.
“But father, what will we eat in this jungle?” Najm asked, worried.
“Allah is great, He will not let us lose hope,” Abdullah reassured his son.
And so, talking like this, they entered the desolate jungle. Abdullah and Najm began searching for wood in the jungle and prepared a small hut for themselves.
“Papa, I’m hungry,” Najm said in a tired tone.
Hearing his son’s words, Abdullah started looking around. Just then, a big, fresh rat passed by Najm, catching Abdullah’s eye. Without thinking twice, Abdullah started hitting the rat with a big stick.
“Papa, why did you kill it?” Najm asked innocently.
“Today, we will have to eat this to survive,” Abdullah said, looking at Najm.
“But Papa, it’s not a halal creature,” Najm said.
“Son, we need to stay alive, and in times of necessity, we don’t differentiate between halal and haram,” Abdullah explained to Najm.
And so, that night, father and son ate the rat and spent the night.
The next morning, Abdullah woke Najm up and they performed their prayers. Then, sneaking around, they left the jungle in search of water and halal food.
“Akbar, oh Akbar, thank God you’re alive,” Najm’s father exclaimed happily upon seeing a man.
“Yes, I’m alive. How are you? I saw the whole of Gaza turned into ruins. Nothing is left, no homes, no shops. How are you surviving here?” Akbar asked in response.
“We are in this jungle, waiting for the war to end, then we’ll move towards Rafah,” Najm’s father replied.
“That’s better. I have also set up a shelter here. If you need food or drink, let me know,” Akbar said, ending the conversation by placing a fish in Najm’s hand. Najm was very happy to see the fish.
“That’s fine, but my wife was with you. Where is she?” Abdullah asked, looking around.
“Forgive me, brother, I couldn’t save your wife. The Jews had reached the West Bank too... they stripped your wife in front of me. I fled to save my life. It’s possible they killed your wife,” Akbar answered.
“What? You left my wife there alone?” Najm’s father asked in shock.
