Sarmak, after his initial hostility, soon became a follower of Hatim. He understood that black magic was nothing in front of the purity of intent. Hatim rewarded his support by making him the king of the fort where the magician ruled. He also made Sarmak promise that he would follow God and help all those he could. Hatim then returned to the enchanted desert. Hatim was not sure what he would find. He was definitely not prepared to see a palatial house in place of the tree, and the bloody lake converted into a beautiful garden! With the magician’s end the enchantment too came to an end and everything returned to its original form. He entered the palace and saw the face of Zarinpash. Immediately, all his troubles ceased. He forgot his hunger, thirst and tiredness. He now realised what Munir must have felt when he saw Husna Bano. Now Hatim’s mission was to make Zarinpash marry him.
Hatim Returns to the Enchanted Desert
