T h e B l a c k S t o n e 44 The Arabian: How has he been like? The Fifth Commander: Well, since early 316 AH, he has been spreading corruption everywhere. He attacked Kufa, Rahba, Mosul and Singar, killed the inhabitants and seized they money and property. His followers have also been in the increase. They continue to ransack the towns, kill the people, and loot their wealth. Now, when anyone hears about the Qaramatian, Abu Taher Sulaiman ibn Abu Sa‘id al-Jannabi, they run away. Look what he did after his return from his looting expeditions … He placed a sign above his entrance door saying Dar al-Hijrah. What a mockery! The Arabian: So, where is he now? The Fifth Commander: He went to Mecca for hajj. May Allah have mercy on the pilgrims there and save them from his wickedness! Sounds of singing and Aarda music are heard approaching. A man rushes in, shouting:
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