H o l a k uʼ s R e t u r n 22 The Porter: He is inside with the Caliph. The group of youths makes noises. Enters Sharabi from the direction of the Caliph’s House. Al Sharabi: What is this noise? Who are you and what do you want? One of the Youths: We are a group of Muslims; we have come to see the Caliph. Al Sharabi: The Caliph is busy now! Hear women’s giggles and music. Youth: Nobody caused affliction to this nation other than you as you are the one responsible for selecting this weak Caliph. You are the one, who makes him indulge in pleasure with women, dance and fun so that you can dominate and overpower the machinery of government. When many of the Abbasid people refused the selection of this Caliph, you were the one who exposed them to torture and punishment and threw them into prisons just to have their recognition by force. Al Sharabi: Get out of here, The Caliph doesn’t want to see anyone!
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