More Teasers From Victor Edogun's Novel on Terrorism

                              

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"Where is Mustaib ?". Enquires Al Khaleb, his bushy moustache betraying the twitching of fleshy Lips underneath as he surveyed the Posh, Exquisite interiors of the 5-star Hotel Hall. "He is already seated at the adjoining Prep. room". Replied Toshi, one of the Debate Conveners, readily attendant and careful not to touch a raw nerve on the Cleric Leader's famous fiesty temperament. "What is he doing there ? Is that where we are meeting ? ". "No Sir. We wanted you to be comfortably seated and adjusted before any one else comes in here ---- in line with the traditional reverence for our dignified Leaders".

Al khaleb appraises the opulence of his surrounding, one more time. "If I find out that a Penny of an Infidel's Charity has gone into acquiring this place for the meeting, I will be out of here without a warning...Someone's checking that out already. "Nothing of the sort, sir.. Our zonal base is well-funded. We can host several of these meetings, here, every week, all year round without batting an eye-lid. Our financial Well is almost bottomless. We are very equal to the task, sir ".Mustaib affirms. Al Khaleb squints a bit. Very informed himself, he has a feeder repertoire of monetary support from Regional "Brothers" --- and this has been considerable. In his younger days as Arabic Teacher and inspirational Speaker, he spared no breath in telling his attentive Scholars that his "Brothers in unison, are capable of feeding the entire World------White, Black, Yellow, whatever race, all put together, forever ! ".

One of the Faithfuls, an intellectual who doubles as a Key Personal Assistant saunters across the expansive Hall. By the Cleric's side, he bends to whisper a message. "Call in your man, let's get this meeting started..One hour !...I will not be here a minute longer !". Toshi hurries across, excited to have crossed the first hurdle. Al Khaleb stares fixedly at Mustaib as the latter approaches. His piercing stare could have enslaved the younger man's confidence..but no, the astute, irrepressible former Youth Leader had been to many verbal Battlefields, unscarthed. Victory and himself were on first-name basis. This particular meeting with a hardline Religionist should be no exception, he assured himself as he brushed off the stinging stares with a geniality that momentarily throws the dreaded Extremist off-guard. "Asalam-a-lai kum....Top of the day to you Sir". Greets Mustaib. "Sit down. I haven't got much time ". The senior Cleric stated impatiently, instead of the customary civil response. "Amin Allekumun-Salam ". Mustaib, least expecting any better, takes a Seat, directly opposite the bearded, bulky frame that relentlessly stabbed his Psyche' with spiteful stares. All other fellows attentively stand or sit some distance away; watchful, some intent on the security of the place and of the two men as they get set to engage each other with words...All ready : Camera, Lights, Crew, audience, the Compere cuts the ice with introductions ---and signals the start-off. Mustaib shoots the first dart. "Sir, I respect the Liberty that gives voice to ideological differences. What my Movement is against and I find worrisome is individuals perpetuating their Selfish motives, ambition and aims under the umbrella of our sacred religion. The deceit, double-standards and attendant violence have gone on too long.

 The wanton Jihads must stop. If, however they continue, they should do so atop other Pedestals, not Islam. It is wicked for Leaders who plundered their


Country time and time again to make new attempts at Power using our downtrodden people as breastplate now that their shame is up and the terrain is tougher. Our Religion is sacred, not bloodthirsty. Peace is one of the Tenets it propagates." Mustaib reiterates. "Shut up, right there, you insensitive, untoward fool ! ". Al khaleb shoots back, almost lifting off his seat, his voice thundering....

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