Ibn Fattouma
...one working. An official minder following Ibn’s moves, he shares his hotel room, and barely has a chance to be allowed to extend his ten day stay. By the time he leaves, a war has broken out here too. Going through the land of Halba, Ibn is introduced to the land as the land of freedom. The security “lies in being on your guard.” The architect in here is beautiful as the city landmarks are scattered in a grandeur that suggests a new panorama. The buildings are beautiful and richly constructed. The food is delicious and appetizing. The citizens of Halba carried themselves with pride. Halba is a free country where all religions are to be found: Muslims, Jews, Christians, and Buddhists, atheists and pagans as well. As one stated, the land of Halba was originally heathen and its state of freedom gave everyone who wanted it the opportunity of propagating their religion. The various religions spread among its people, so that in the land there is only a minority of heathens in some of the oases. Every faith perseveres within itself its own traditions, and mutual respect ruled social relations. There is no distinction being given to any one faith, even if the head of state is of it. Ibn, however, feels that freedom has overstepped the boundaries of Islam. If the prophet would be resurrected today, he would reject that part of the land. The government system in this land is a “unique” system. Their state is elected in accordance with political, moral, and scientific specification. He rules for a period of ten years, and then retires and is replaced by the chief judge. New e...