Rundunar Ajali Littafi Na 1 Abdulaziz Sani Madakin Gini

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RUNDUNAR AJALI LITTAFI NA 1 BY ABDULAZIZ MADAKIN GINI 

King Kashibul Habaru and King Yazid drew their swords, intending to behead Kahazib for mocking them with nonsense. Quickly, King Daruful Auzal grabbed their hands and pulled them back, soothing their hearts with sweet words until he succeeded in seating them back in their chairs. At that moment, Kahazib’s body was already trembling, as he saw death approaching. Suddenly, King Daruful Auzal looked at the others, and all three kings burst into laughter simultaneously. Then, there was silence. Daruful Auzal looked at Kahazib and said, "O wise and intelligent one, know that we agree to fulfill your request, but on one condition: if you do not succeed in the mission you are about to be sent on, your sentence is death." Kahazib smiled and said, "I accept." Immediately, Isham was given permission to begin teaching Kahazib the Islamic faith.
From that day on, Isham, Akibu, and Hashlaira were given a beautiful residence, but they plunged into immorality—doing nothing but drinking alcohol, committing adultery, and engaging in other corrupt acts. Sometimes, Isham would get drunk and then begin to translate verses of the Quran. God forbid! What a wretched deed; may God protect us from the evil of our hearts and the evil of Satan. Indeed, those whom God leads astray will never find guidance. Truly, the wise say, "Once you abandon the truth, you go astray. And when an ant is destined to perish, it grows wings." Now, Isham, Akibu, and Hashlaira have borrowed Satan's wings, having flown from the blessings of God to land on the island of Satan. This is what happened to Wazir Isham and his companions after they rebelled against God and betrayed their Muslim brothers due to envy and ego.
Regarding Prince Raiyanul Hasanu, before dawn, King Ubaidu had finished deciding how to help him, and he ordered provisions to be prepared along with a horse-drawn carriage for the journey. When the day broke and the prayers were completed, Badi'atu prepared breakfast for the Prince. After he ate, washed, and dressed in clean white clothes, he packed his weapons and all his books on Islamic theology into a small metal box and locked it. Just as he finished, King Ubaidu and Badi'atu entered his room with two servants—a man and a woman.
The male servant was a tall, black man with a sturdy, strong build named Falluz. Falluz had been King Ubaidu’s servant since he was five years old, bought by the King from the land of the blacks before he even became King of Nurul Jalis. Ubaidu had converted Falluz to Islam and raised him like his own son. Prince Raiyanul Hasanu and Akibu grew up seeing Falluz as a trusted servant in their home. Falluz was a man of truth and trust, deeply religious, and his only job was guarding the King's life. He was the only person Ubaidu trusted to provide his food and drink, other than his wife, Badi'atu. There was a deep bond between them; once, when the King wanted to go hunting alone, Falluz refused to let him go unprotected. The King was so angry that he lashed Falluz until his skin broke, but Falluz still cried not from the pain, but from the heartbreak of his master leaving him behind. Eventually, the King realized the depth of their bond and never went hunting without Falluz again.
Now, King Ubaidu tells the Prince: "My son, take Falluz with you. He is a true lover of our family, and by God's permission, he will protect you from great dangers. He has a gift of intuition—he senses when disaster is coming. Do not argue with him." He then introduced the second servant, Sharifatul Masliya, a woman of great wisdom, insight, and foresight who had advised the King forty-four times in his life, always leading to success. After tearful goodbyes and advice from his mother on integrity, truthfulness, and faith, the Prince departed.
After eight hours of travel, they stopped for prayer. During a break, while Sharifatul Masliya went to relieve herself, she was attacked by a terrifying two-headed, horn-bearing beast. The Prince and Falluz rushed to her rescue. Despite his previous martial prowess, the Prince found himself struggling. He realized his strength had not come from his own muscles, but from the prayers he used to recite. With great difficulty, Falluz managed to strike the beast down. After the battle, wounded and exhausted, they returned to their journey, with Falluz reminding the Prince that it was time for prayer.

2. Summary

The text chronicles a dramatic shift in character and the beginning of a noble quest. It contrasts the moral decay of Isham, Akibu, and Hashlaira, who, while pretending to study the Quran, fall into alcoholism and hypocrisy, with the righteous preparations of Prince Raiyanul Hasanu. Supported by his parents, the Prince sets out on a dangerous mission. He is accompanied by two loyal, divinely-gifted servants: Falluz, a fierce protector with a deep bond to the royal family, and Sharifatul Masliya, a woman of immense wisdom and foresight. The excerpt concludes with a harrowing encounter with a two-headed beast, which forces the Prince to realize that his strength is derived from faith and prayer rather than physical might.

3. Description of Main Characters

• Kahazib: Initially fearful of execution by the kings, he displays confidence by accepting a high-stakes, life-or-death mission.
• Isham, Akibu, and Hashlaira: Former Muslims who have succumbed to ego and envy, living a life of open debauchery while masking it under the guise of religious study.
• Prince Raiyanul Hasanu: A disciplined, pious young man who values knowledge and is learning the crucial lesson that true power is spiritual.
• Falluz: A tall, strong, and exceptionally loyal servant. He is defined by his unwavering commitment to his master’s safety and his ability to sense impending danger.

• Sharifatul Masliya: An enigmatic, veiled woman of immense wisdom. She acts as a counselor whose insights are considered near-infallible by King Ubaidu.

  4. Analytical Storytelling

  The narrative functions as a classic moral duality study. The author uses the parallel lives of the characters to establish a clear dichotomy between faith-based humility and ego-driven corruption.

• The Metaphor of the Ant: The use of the proverb "When an ant is destined to perish, it grows wings" is a powerful literary device here. It characterizes the moral downfall of Isham and his group as an inevitable consequence of their internal rot, where their "wings" (their pride and hypocrisy) lead them away from God toward their own destruction.
• The Source of Power: The battle scene serves as the story's "turning point" for the protagonist. By stripping the Prince of his perceived invincibility, the narrative forces a realization: the hero's success is not inherent; it is contingent. His past victories were not of his own making, but were facilitated by his spiritual devotion. This transition from "hero of muscle" to "hero of faith" adds depth to his character arc.
• Dynamic Relationships: The relationship between King Ubaidu and Falluz adds a layer of emotional complexity to the story, showing that power dynamics can be overridden by genuine love and brotherhood, transcending the master-servant label.