It so happened that those young folks were near enough to overhear the conversation, and Ibrahim stepped forward, a joyous smile on his face.
“We have decided, uncle. Girzilla is mine.”
“Blessings on you both. May Allah shower his great bounties on you!” exclaimed Mohammed, reverently.
And Sherif el Habib prostrated himself on the sacred carpet, and in that humble position, appealed to Allah and his prophet to bless the couple.
After a rest and a discussion as to the best route to take to reach the promised Mahdi, the caravan started.
Mohammed believed that in the neighborhood of Khartoum, or in the district known as the Soudan, the Mahdi would be found.
So pleased was Sherif el Habib with his newfound friend that he agreed to follow him.
Both were religious enthusiasts.
Each believed that he should die happily only after seeing the promised one.
For several days no event of importance occurred.