Al-Ḥīra Assembly

47 that becomes his unbreakable vow, a solemn commitment he will uphold until his final breath. Regarding their loyalty, an Arab need only exchange a glance or make a simple gesture, and that becomes his unbreakable vow, a solemn commitment he will uphold until his final breath. Should an Arab pick up a twig from the ground as collateral against a debt, it is regarded as an unshakable pledge of indebtedness. This act, though modest, is a testament to their deep-seated values of trust and honor. It’s a promise they make, which stands inviolable, neither to be reneged upon nor dishonored. In the traditions of the Arabs, the sanctity of protection and refuge is held in the highest regard. Should an Arab learn that a man sought his protection, even in his absence, the obligation to safeguard that individual is paramount. If any

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