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“What is a mobile?” Amoorah asked a bit surprised by my
comment.
“A mobile is a devilish device. Once you get it, you won’t be able to
get away from Naimah”, I replied.
Saleh intervened, “I don’t think Amoorah will be able to get back to
her destination on her own. I will accompany you, Amoorah”.
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After Amoorah and Saleh had left, Naimah and I sat on a spot by the
bank of the pond. I said to Naimah, “Are you aware of what you are
doing?”
“Yes! I have selected a potential bride for Jamshaid.”
“I am aware of that, but are you aware that your own like or dislike
doesn’t really matter?”
“Yes, I am aware, however, with his bitter experience of choosing
Huma in the previous world, Jamshaid will not be able to object to my
proposition. I have already spoken to Amoorah’s parents regarding this
matter and they are in agreement.”
“This means that although you have already agreed to the match,
the couple who are the main concerned parties are not even aware of
this arrangement yet, nor has their consent been obtained. Naimah, this
is not the old world. Over here, we are parents in a nominal sense only.
Whatever the two of them desire will happen here. So, before you build
your hopes too high, you would better seek their consent.”
“What if they refuse?” Naimah muttered.
“Well, there are many other girls to choose from. Over here, there
is no shortage of anything; there is abundance of everything. You should
relieve yourself of any concerns in this matter.”
Naimah became quiet; yet, I knew that her mind was still occupied
with the thoughts of her future daughter-in-law.
I looked at her and said:
“Naimah, this is the first time we are alone over here. Why don’t
you set aside your maternal affection for a second and enjoy the
beautiful atmosphere around us?”
I continued, “Naimah! Do you remember all the difficult times we
faced together? I devoted my life to the cause of taking God’s message
to his beings. I dedicated my career, my youth, and every breath for this
cause. As you can see now Naimah, the path I chose did not cause us
any loss.
I used to tell you in the world that, whoever makes a deal with God
never suffers a loss in the end. As you can see, we have been saved
from losses of any and every kind. We have achieved such an
outstanding success! We have won, Naimah! Indeed, we have won!
From here onwards, life is forever death is no more; youth is forever old
age is no more, and health is forever illness is no more! Now, there
would only be abundance and no poverty, we would have eternal joys
and no more sorrows!”
“I can’t even remember any sorrows associated with the previous
world”, Naimah added.
I replied, “Indeed! Today, the residents of Paradise do not
remember any sufferings of the world; neither do dwellers of Hell
remember any of its comforts. That world was just like a thought, or like
a dream, a story, or an illusion. Reality begins now; the real life has only
just started”.
“Abdullah, look at the view in front of us. See how the scene is
changing.” Naimah said.
I looked up and realised that the evening was nearing its end; Dusk
was just around. I somehow felt that this change was an indication that
something important was about to happen.
Suddenly, a voice from behind me said, “Yes, your suspicion is
correct Abdullah”.
It was Saleh’s voice. He continued as he sat down next to me:
“This change is an indication that the process of accountability is
about to end. Accountability of everyone has taken place”.
“Tell me first, where did you disappear after taking Amoorah to her
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