Jairam and Maya Becomes Muslim

When she regained consciousness, she was lying on the bed in her room, After seeing the sad faces of Khalid and Maya, her eyes were focused on Zubair. A blush of modesty suddenly appeared on the dead face and he sat up with a veil over his face. Gungo and Jairam were standing outside the door. Khalid turned to them and said,

Naheed has regained consciousness.

Do not worry.

Zubair said comfortingly.

Naheed!

Now our trouble is going to end, I am leaving today?

Maya had guessed Naheed's feelings about Zubair with the intelligence of a woman.

She quickly said,

No, you stay here.

At this time, you will be looking for all over Sindh.

Zubair replied, this is an opportunity for me to cross the border of Sindh.

By tomorrow all the wayposts will be notified of our escape.

The rest of our comrades are heading towards the eastern desert to evade the Raja's soldiers. I want to take advantage of this opportunity. Khalid you will stay here.

If there is any danger in this place, Gungo will take you to a safe place. If Naheed is able to mount a horse before the arrival of our forces from Arabia,Gungo will take you to Makran." Naheed said, while my sisters are in prison. I would like to stay here.

May God bring you back soon, we will wait for you, you must have received my letter. You should leave immediately. Don't be late coming back. Yes, I want to ask about Ali.

Ali misses you so much.

The Governor of Dabil tormented him a lot, but he is a brave man. He is in any condition.

At the time of prayer, the call to prayer must be given. These people are very afraid of prayer. He has been repeatedly flogged but his independence has not changed. The situation is the same in the prison of Brahmanabad. King (Raja)'s soldiers have threatened to cut out his tongue, but his intention did not come true?

Naheed said, this is the effect of your companionship.

Otherwise, he would not have had such a strong heart. He was considered a weak boy in Sarandeep.

Zubair replied, "Man's virtues and faults are revealed only in times of danger."

Gungo called from the door. It is about noon now. Shouldn't you be late?

Naheed said, you go!

May God help you, but you know the drought till Makran?

Zubair replied, "Vasu is going with me and he knows all the paths." I will reach the border of Makran and send him back!

"But in this dress you will be instantly recognized," said Maya.

Zubair replied with a smile.

My sister cares about me a lot but she shouldn't worry.

I go dressed as a Sindhi. And now I have learned the language of Sindh as well. No one will doubt me.

Maya said. You have shouldered many responsibilities by calling me sister.

Remember, in our country the bond between siblings is very strong.

So plan the journey of weeks in days. Our suffering is no less than that of your colleagues. They will search every corner of Sindh in search of my brother. I am afraid that my brother, dismayed by the arrival of your forces, may be inclined to flee towards Kathiawar.

Jairam said loudly from outside.

Maya says that, I am not a Rajput, but also a Muslim. Where can I go without my benefactors?

Muslim?

My brother is a Muslim?

Saying this,

Maya got up from Naheed's bed and ran out and hugged Jairam. His heart was pounding. There were tears of joy in his eyes.

Brother! Tell the truth, have you become a Muslim?

He replied .

Maya! Mixed with iron, iron cannot remain iron.

I ...She said while wiping away tears. How can I cry? God hear my prayers.

Accept my prayers, brother, congratulations, but your Islamic name?

Zubair said while coming out, this is my mistake. If you like, I will name your brother Nasiruddin?

And my name?

Khalid, Zubair, Gungo and Jairam looked at Maya in surprise.

Maya did not get any answer to her question and said,

Why are you surprised?

Ask Naheed. After saying this, she stood in the doorway and addressed Naheed and said, "Naheed sister!"

Tell them!

Didn't I recite the word in front of you?

Didn't I secretly pray with you?

Have I not memorized the verses of the Quran?

Maya then stood near her brother and addressed Zubair and said, "What are you thinking?"

Naheed has named me Zahra and I like it.

Khalid came in and said softly in Naheed's ear,

"Why did you hide these things from me?"

Naheed replied with a smile. Maya was afraid that you would think that she converted to Islam to please you.She was also afraid of his brother. So she had made me promise to keep her secret for now. Khalid then ran and stood near Jairam. His soul was in the seventh heaven of happiness. Zubair said, Brother Nasiruddin, sister Zahra! I congratulate you both. May God give you perseverance"

Gungo said. Zubair!

If you open our hearts, we are all Muslims. But it will take you a long time to think of names for everyone. Leave this service to Khalid.

Now it is afternoon.

You should be out of here by evening at least.

Zubair replied with a smile, I am ready.

Gungo calls out to Vasu and asks him to bring clothes, Zahra then sits next to Naheed and Zubair dresses as a Sindhi soldier as per Gungo's instructions, Gungo says, horses are ready for you, I am coming now.

After saying that, he entered Naheed's room again. She heard the sound of his feet and had put a veil on her face. Zubair said,

Naheed!

Goodbye sister Zahra pray for me.

Both said Good bye in reply and Zubair took long steps and came out of the room.

Khalid, Nasiruddin and Gungo accompanied him to the gate of the fort.

Vasu was standing at the door with two horses.

Zubair said Good bye and got on the horse.

Vasu imitated him and Gangu said,The sun is hot but these two horses are fresh and the first finish of three kos is not a big deal for them.

Vasu! Your success in this campaign may change the plan of Sindh in a few months until Zubair crosses the border of Makran and does not return.

Don't worry,vasu has saddled the horse. Zubair left his horse behind him. Hearing the sound of horses' hoofs inside the fort, Zahra looked at Naheed, tears were welling up in Naheed's eyes and she was slowly saying, "Help me." May God save you from your enemies.

Tears also came to Zahra's eyes and she said, "Sister!

You have been hiding something from me until now.

You love him?

It was slowly moving away from Naheed's ears.

Pearls of tears were spilling from his eyes and flowing down his cheeks.

Zahra wiped her tears with her scarf.

Sister, they will come soon.

They will definitely come.