The last hope

Before going to sleep at night, Vasu asked Narayanadas several times why Jairam had not returned, but each time he replied that he had many friends in the city. Someone must have kept him.

Vasu was instructed by Jairam not to leave Narayanadas's house until he returned. The next day also he followed the instructions of Jairam.

A little before evening, Narayandas came and informed that Jairam was being taken around the city in a cage with an Arab, and that both of them would be hanged in the crossroads of the city before the sun rose in the morning. It is said that he has insolent in front of the king in the full court.

Hearing this, Vasu headed towards the city. People were gathering around a bamboo cage in one of the city's popular sawmills.

Vasu, moving people around with his strong arms, approached the cage and found Zubair inside the cage.

And after taking a look at Jairam, he returned on his feet. After a while he was riding a horse and heading towards the forest.

Except for a few watchmen, all the people in the city went to their homes by midnight. Jairam had told Zubair about meeting Khalid Naheed and Maya in the forest.

A few guards were thinking and the rest of the sons were talking to each other near the cage.

Zubair took the opportunity and said.

"Where is that handkerchief?"

Jairam replied,

"He is tied to my wrist but both of our hands are tied behind our backs.

I wish!

Vasu would have known about us.

Zubair!

Mine!

I want to ask you something?"

Proper!

"We'll be hanged before sunrise.

What's on your mind right now?"

There is only one thought in my heart and that is that I have not been able to do anything useful in the world to please God and the Messenger (may God bless him and grant him peace).You must be afraid of dying.

The first condition of a Muslim's faith is that he should not be afraid of death and that he should not be afraid of death.

Man can do anything.

The night that should come to the grave, will come to the grave itself.

If the days of my life are done,I cannot shed more tears,but I have one regret that such a death is not worthy of the glory of a soldier.

Jairam said,I am still thinking that maybe we will escape this punishment.

Sometimes,I think that maybe an angel of God will come down from the sky and tell the king to leave these innocent people, otherwise you are not good.

And the people run away from the city and free us as they go.

You don't have any such idea?

No, such thoughts do not bother me.

I only know that if God is pleased to keep me alive, he can save my life in a thousand ways, and if the days of my life are over, no contrivance of mine can save me from the clutches of death.

"Jairam said "

Zubair!

I wish I could think like you, but I'm young and want to live now.You are also young but your way of thinking is different from mine?

Zubair said,

if you also try to think like me,you will feel contentment in your heart.

Jairam replied. It's not about me."

Zubair said,

"Will Jairam agree to one of my words?"

" What ?"

"Morning is not long.My life and yours may have a few breaths left.There is only one burden on my heart and if you want,I can remove this burden from my heart before death."

I am ready to do whatever I can for you in this cage,Jairam said.

Jairam!

We have decided some goals of life together and I don't want our paths to diverge after death, I want you to become Muslim. If you read Kalima Tawheed even at this time, then my previous shortcomings will be compensated.

Now,It is not enough time to inform you about all the virtues of Islam.

I wish !

I would have felt this responsibility on board, but if you listen to my words, I am sure that a good-hearted and honest man like you will not need a long time to show you the right way."

Jairam said if your words can free me from the fear of death.

So I'm ready to listen.

Zubair said,

"Islam creates the blood of only one God in the heart of man and frees him from all blood."

Listen!

That Zubair very briefly shed light on the teachings of Islam.

Described the circumstances of the life of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

The Companions narrated the events of the early history of Islam to shed light on the life of the Prophet.

At the end, Zubair was narrating the events of the battles of Yarmouk and Qudsiya, and Jairam also felt that after wandering in the dark cave all his life, he had reached the top of the highest mountain on earth in one go. . The light of hope was reflected in his eyes.

At the third watch of the night, Jairam had left the beliefs of years and entered the circle of Islam.

Zubair asked,

"Now tell me, has the burden of your heart been lightened or not?"

Jairam said.

"There is only one concern left in my heart and that is that I have accepted Islam even when,I am standing on the threshold of death. I wish I could live for a few more days and pray and fast like you."

Zubair replied.

"A Muslim should not despair of God.

He can do everything."

The watchman saw someone approaching the cage and shouted.

Who??

A man stopped as he approached the cage without answering, a few more soldiers stood up.

The first soldier said again,

"They don't answer."

"Who are you?"

But a few soldiers had already recognized him, and one said, shaking his old comrade's arm,sounding like a madman.

They do not recognize him, this is Chief Bheem Singh.

How are you now?

I came to see the prisoners?

The second soldier said,

"Majesty!"

Don't worry.

Are these few men still asleep?

Bheem Singh asked him,

"What is your name?"

He replied,

Majesty!

My name is Saroop Singh.

So you seem to be a very smart man.

I will recommend by order of Brahmanabad that they should be promoted.

God bless the government.

I have four children.

Your lips will move and my work will be done?

You do not worry.

Yes,The prisoner is a pig.

Majesty was still talking, saying this he stepped forward and looked into the cage and said

"Majesty!"

Are they awake?

I want to have a few words with Jairam!

Your Majesty!

What do you need to ask?

Having said this,the soldier signaled to his companions and they moved away from the cage and stood aside.

Bheem Singh peered into the cage and said loudly.

Jairam, you became very foolish and then put your hand in the cage and groped Zubair, gently saying,

"You put your hands towards me."

Zubair turned his back and turned his bound hands towards him.

Bheem Singh again,

He said in a loud voice,

"Salt is forbidden!

So you were not ashamed to show the friendship of the Arab in front of the king, and then he said softly,

Jairam!

I am cutting the ropes of your comrade's hands.Say something or else the soldiers will be suspicious."

Will?

Jairam shouted and said,Bheem Singh,shame on you.

It is not worthy of the glory of a Rajput to abuse someone seeing him helpless.

I consider it disrespectful to insult a coward like you.

I have only come to ask where you have hidden this girl and boy.

"I have no knowledge of them.Go don't bother me.Zubair's hands were free,Bheem Singh gave the dagger in his hand and said softly,

I am sorry I can't do more for you. It is not possible for you to break this cage and escape, but still try your luck.

Even if you cannot be free, at least you will die a brave death.To mislead the soldiers,Bheem Singh changed his tone and said,

I am sure that you have hidden the Arab girl somewhere.

Well, if you will, do not tell, but remember, before the sun rises, the inhabitants of Brahmanabad will be watching on the gallows?

Bheem Singh went a few steps away from the cage and asked the soldiers why are you standing on one side.I didn't have to talk to them in secret.

Just look at this Jairam, his pride is still unbroken.

The soldier replied,

"Your Majesty!

He had bad luck.

Otherwise, we heard that the King (Raja) held him in high esteem.

Your Majesty!

The people of the city say that this is an Arab sorcerer.

He made Jairam the King (Raja) by the power of magic,

was made disobedient.

Bheem Singh said, perhaps this is the point.

I should not have gone near his cage either."

No majesty!

What effect will its magic have on you?

Still, you should go home and rest.

You are very sensible.I know, my head is spinning.

Maybe it's the effect of magic.

Your Majesty!

If there is an order, should one of us leave your home?

No!

No!

No!! It is not necessary.

When Bheem Singh left, the soldier called out from behind and said,

"Majesty, take care of me!"

You do not worry ?

God bless you.

After Bheem Singh left, a soldier said to his colleagues.

"See, I used to say that this is a sorcerer and you didn't believe me."

Saroop Singh you are not well. You have touched the cage many times.

Are you not dizzy yet?

My head Yes, it is definitely a bit difficult.

Don't worry, it will start spinning now

Saroop Singh said worriedly,

"But I have heard that magic does not have an effect on the death of a magician."

"Such magicians come alive again?"

"Another soldier said man, I also touched the cage. My head is spinning too"

Saroop Singh said, May God destroy such a magician. Now my head is spinning."

The effect of these words was that the soldiers moved eight to ten steps away and started guarding. After cutting his foot ropes inside the cage, Zubair had also freed Jairam's hands and feet and both were trying hard with the bars of the cage.

A soldier called out,

"Hey, what are they doing in the cage?"

Zubair and Jairam sat down and fell asleep with their eyes closed.

Jairam said softly.

Zubair !

He replied,

"What is it?"

These bars are very strong.

Nature has played a joke with us,do you still have any hope of redemption?"

My heart testifies that God will help us. Jairam said, on hundreds of soldiers in Brahmanabad.

Bheem Singh has influence, maybe he will help us at the last moment.

I only ask for help from God and you should also take help from him if it is acceptable to keep him alive, we will be free even without Bheem Singh's help"

I applaud your maturity of faith, but don't be offended, these bars are not going to break automatically.

Zubair said Jairam, where the lamps of reason fail, the torch of faith works.You have believed in such a God, who made the fire for Ibrahim (peace be upon him).

Jairam was about to say something,

"Who is it that sent a soldier from outside?"

A man replied from a few steps away,

"Yes, I have brought fish."

"Fishes!"

Now ?

"Yes, I am a fisherman?"

"What are you saying here?"

Yes, the day is coming. I intend to sell them and go back soon.

Do you want any fish?

A soldier said, Saroop Singh!

You take, you have four children?

Said the fisherman.

Yes take the fishes!

They are completely fresh.I hope that you like it.Saroop Singh replied.

At the moment, we are sitting a little tied up with money, if you want to give free, then give, otherwise go."

"Yes!"

The common people of the city also take free from us. You are a soldier,Who can ask you for money?

Saying this, the fisherman put the basket of fish in front of the soldiers and Saroop Singh said,

"No,

No!"

Do not oppress this poor person.

I am his daily customer.

I am not taking it for free.

I will pay the money tomorrow.

Saying this, Saroop Singh picked up a fish and looked at his companions with a mischievous smile, and they laughed and emptied the whole basket at once. Saroop said,!

Your burden is lightened.Now take the money tomorrow at the same place and at the same time.

Very good sir!

Inside the cage, Zubair was telling Jairam that he is dumb, but why did he come alone?

Gungo told the soldiers,

"I know how to play the guitar."

Shall I tell you?

The soldiers said in unison. Say yes!

Gungo played a few catchy tunes on the guitar and his comrades in civilian clothes came out from different streets and gathered around the soldiers.

A soldier said to his comrade, "Hey, he has taken the humble profession of a fisherman." Is it possible to earn a lot of money playing the guitar?

Gungo's colleagues were saying to each other that his songs have woken me up from a deep sleep and I have to sleep now.

Vasanti's mother used to tell me that there will be a pauper.

"Oh, all the people in my neighborhood are wondering who this is?"

Gungo stood up playing the guitar and his companions suddenly swung their swords at the soldiers and wiped them out instantly.

Vasu broke the cage door with a few blows of his ax and Jairam and Zubair crawled out.

The population around the square heard the unexpected screams of the attackers and the soldiers after the melodious strings of the guitar, but did not dare to come out of their houses to watch.

Zubair and Jairam fled the city along with Gungo and his companions. Some of Gungo's companions were standing in a garden with horses. At the time when the response to this commotion was starting in the city, these people were riding horses and heading towards the forest.

Naheed was lying on her bed and Maya was sitting close to her and was slowly pressing her head. Khalid walked restlessly around the room and stood near the bed and said,

Naheed is too late. They should have arrived by now.

I wish ! I would not be forced to stay here. Maya looked at Khalid and then lowered her eyes and said in a comforting tone, "I still can't believe that King (Raja) Dahir can be so cruel,

It is possible that Vasu Khalid interrupted him. "Your good wishes cannot turn a wolf into a man."

Maya said hesitantly. Don't worry, they will come?"

Zubair is hanging and I don't worry.

"I wish I was with Gungo.

" Khalid clenched his fists and walked out, biting his lip. Maya Devi started looking at Naheed with her dazed eyes. And she put her hand on his head and comforted him and said, Maya!

He didn't say anything to you, you cry over the slightest thing.

Maya replied. Today, I am afraid to see their behavior.

What will happen if it doesn't work?

Naheed said, he has gone on a dangerous campaign and we have no involvement in his success or failure.

If Gungo and his companions are also killed in the battle, you will go to your homeland and I.....

Naheed replied, my little sister, you will not be able to narrow the land of Arabia for yourself.

But today, Khalid is being rude to me.

Is it possible that he will leave me here?

Maya! Khalid did not say anything like that in front of me. Yes, after hearing this tragic news about your brother and Zubair, he is somewhat indecisive.

God willing, if they come back alive, then you will see the smiles of Khalid on Khalid's face for the rest of his life.The mention of Khalid's smiles took Maya to a beautiful world of fantasy for a while. It gave him a faint vision of these desolate, fragrant flowers. She was playing with flowers. It was filled with fragrant breezes. She was listening to the chirping of the birds.

She was a woman, the world, whom love teaches to lean on straws and hope to build mud houses by the riverside, but an idea came like a sharp gust of incense, and the fragrant flowers at Maya's feet withered in hope.

After wandering through the deserts and oases of Arabia, the eyes of the imagination began to see his brother hanging on the gallows in the crossroads of Brahmanabad. She was a sister.

A sister who, despite hearing the laughter of joy in her house, is shocked by a slight sigh of her brother. Maya said in her heart

"Wow! My brother!! May God bring you back. Nobody's smile can make me happy without you?"

Naheed looked at her with a tie and said, Maya, you really love Khalid so much.

Maya looked at him shocked and started hiccups hiding her face in her clothes.

Naheed then said, "Maya, it seems that you don't trust me. I know Khalid."He .....

Maya said interrupting him.

No! No!

I am thinking about my brother.