The Imam
Copyright© 2018 by Harvey Havel
Chapter 20
THE ADVISOR OF EXECUTIONS
21st of Rajab 1417
(December 3, 1996)
Tariq waited for Asif Mohammed, Advisor of Executions for the Islamic council. Tariq hosted a dinner for this very dear friend who returned from a successful tour of India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. When he arrived, Asif looked ill, but his wife was buoyant, radiant, and talkative. She and Samira sat close together, while Tariq and Asif stood stiffly with warm tea. Asif dressed in a cotton kurta and topee, while Tariq was arranged in a top heavy turban and gold kurta.
Asif pushed the FAC idea further, even though it was a social occasion. Tariq was also in the mood for business. He resisted convening the FAC, even though Asif insisted that all Islamic republics supported the ending of violence against Muslims in India.
“Islam shall have the last word in all of this. The FAC must wait. Timing is everything. I have been consulting with the Advisor of Tours. When I say the time is right, the time will be right,” announced Tariq.
“How long will you wait, my holiness?”
“Let’s give it two months or so. We must read our intelligence in the area very carefully. We obviously knew the violence wouldn’t end with a few assassinations. Our actions were only catalysts for more violence. Delhi will realize that Islam would never permit itself to be dragged through the mud. They will find that our Muslim brethren have more confidence in what I say than in their own elected officials.”
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