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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Virtue Prevails Chapter 5 Fitnah felt quite worn out as she entered her room and thought over what had passed between her and her cousin. She was afraid that Sumayah noticed her hesitation and saw the confusion on her face when she glanced at Ahmad's picture. She stretched out on her bed and released the reins of her thoughts. She realized the risk of visiting Sumayah's house. What if Ahmad had seen her there? Her designs would have been in vain.

Fitnah decided it was best to remain on friendly terms with Sumayah in order to carry out her revenge. Her aim was to spoil her cousin's future. Fitnah was well aware of her own corrupted conduct, therefore, she wanted to drag Sumayah into the same swamp. That night, she slept fitfully. The next morning, Fitnah bathed, dressed and called Nadia, her maid. Nadia, a young, pretty girl in her twenties, entered her mistress's room and greeted her.

Fitnah cast a long look at her, then asked: "Has anyone phoned me?" Nadia replied, "The master is at home. He answers all calls." Then Fitnah asked, "What about yesterday afternoon when I was out?" "He was at home at that time as well." "Was he at home last night?" Her maid answered, "Yes. He did not leave his room." "Is he sick?" Fitnah inquired. Nadia told her, "I don't know." "Has anyone visited him?" "Not that I know of.

In any case, I am not a spy, paid to keep an eye on him!" "Have I asked you to do such a thing? Get out, you impudent girl!" Nadia turned to leave the room, but Fitnah told her to stop. "Look, Nadia", she said, "I don't like your make-up and how your hair is done. One would think you are on your way out to a party. Wear a simple hair-style and do not use heavy make-up." "But why, my lady?

Am I not free to dress, as I like?” Fitnah replied, "Well, have you ever seen anyone with such make-up and hair at such an early hour of the day?" Nadia answered, "You, my lady, usually do such a thing." "I am a married woman and society expects me to dress so. In any case, what business is it of yours? You are only a servant, and I can dismiss you any time I please." Nadia replied, "Can you really?" "Yes, I can!" "Why don't you do it now?" Fitnah looked sharply at her, "You make me angry.

That's enough nonsense and impoliteness. Go, I cannot tolerate seeing you!" "It makes no difference to me," Nadia shrugged, leaving the room. Fitnah was quite upset. She controlled the urge to slap Nadia in the face.