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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Virtue Prevails Chapter 19 Sumayah felt satisfied by the thought that she had done her best to guide Hamid. Ahmad approved of her efforts. He wrote to her, "...remember that struggle does not only mean war. You have managed to guide a deviated person." One day, Sumayah visited Ahmad's mother and Hamid happened to see her enter the house. He waited at the roadside until she came out, and he said, "Excuse me.

I don't want to annoy you, but I must talk with you." "What do you want to talk about and why do you follow me?" demanded Sumayah. Hamid said, "In fact, I would like you to talk and I will listen to you. I have found great comfort in your previous words." Sumayah then asked, "What does your conscience tell you?" "It tells me to reform; to give up vices and stick to the right path," was Hamid's reply. "That is what I had expected would happen.

Your inner goodness has been awakened", Sumayah confirmed. Hamid complained, "Yet, I still feel as if I am lost." Sumayah answered, "Why do you have such doubt? You based your worth on money. Now your money can serve you. It won't control your life." She then suggested him to read a few books. The bus arrived and Sumayah began to board it. Hamid begged her to stay a bit longer to talk more.

Sumayah shook her head saying, "You should start reading those books, and you will learn a lot." "Can I have your address to contact you when I face a difficulty?" Hamid asked. "Oh no. That's not possible," she replied. "But I feel as if you are my saviour. You are the light that illuminated my inner soul. I have much to tell you." Hamid pleaded. Sumayah looked at him questioningly, "Such as...?" "Well, private matters that I can't speak about at the roadside", Hamid said.

Sumayah boarded the bus and advised him, "I suggest you keep on reading worthy books. I am sure you shall learn a great deal." Hamid stood at the bus stop for a moment, deep in thought. He wondered why he didn't follow her in order to learn where her house was. Was it dignity or honesty that stopped him? He went into a nearby bookshop, bought some books and returned home. Looking through the window, Fitnah saw Hamid enter carrying a package. She thought the parcel was clothing.

She never imagined that her husband would buy books one day. In the past few weeks Fitnah had noticed a change in her husband's behaviour.