HIKAYAR KAMARUZZAMAN DAN SARKI SHAHRUZZAMAN

About this Novel

In a time long past, there reigned a king named Shahruzzaman. He ruled over the Kalidan Islands, which bordered the land of Persia. Shahruzzaman was well-respected and had gathered formidable forces to defend his kingdom. However, despite having four wives, all princesses in their own right, and a concubine, Shahruzzaman had not been blessed with a child to inherit his throne. As he grew older, the absence of an heir began to weigh heavily on the king's mind. Troubled by this, he discussed his concerns with his ministers. The king's advisors suggested that he should turn to God in prayer and seek His blessings for a child, as only the Almighty could grant this divine gift. Following his counsel, Shahruzzaman engaged in fervent prayer and supplication. One night, after returning from a battle, he performed ablution and prayed, humbling himself before God. As he raised his hands in prayer, he beseeched the Lord to grant him a child. And that night, God heard his plea, and the king's wife became pregnant. Months passed, and as the queen's pregnancy advanced, King Shahruzzaman's joy knew no bounds. When the day of the child's birth arrived, it was a day as beautiful as a full moon.