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The meeting in Qalila, with the Rahaken and Lor, led to the dispatch of messengers. From Jidda, the elders, including Ifa Radhan, agreed to the matter and consulted. Al-Radish, beloved of the night, went out to wander, and with him was his uncle. He saw a man, his eyes fixed on the tent of his father, and he was in a state of distress. May God bless him, for Satan had tested him, and he was in a state of great distress. The mother of the beautiful ones, who was veiled, went out with a smile and a gift. She went to the mountains of Al-Or, and others went out and returned. He returned to his father, relaxed and with a strong will. He was prevented from going to the people of Qal and Al-Rehab, and others, with Al-Wabi. And Al-Zarrar went out from there towards Al-Ghabla, and they brought back spoils. And they were pleased with this, and some of his companions were pleased. And he was pleased with their decision and informed them of what had happened. He rode a horse and was a brave man, who was seen with his horses. And he gathered provisions for the journey, sending with them some of the wealthy. And he went out from Al-Ghabla as well, with his companions. His horse returned to him, and he went towards Al-Jala. And he saw a contradiction in the land, and a man with a spear. He knew of his departure from Bakhi, and some of its people were with him, but they did not agree. Except for one man, who went alone and returned to the village with news. And there was a great deal of urgency, and he urged him to go. And he informed him that the land was empty, and there were no people in it. And he saw the crowds and the great number of people. He thought at first that it was a trick, as he had established. He mentioned the horse of Al-Adas, and Al-Sukra, and Al-Mahaziya. And others who loved her, and they went to Mar and Zanam. And others were busy with her, and night fell upon them. And he followed the path of the caravans. And he saw some of them, and they were of no use. And they went to discuss the matter with the uncle, and the people were satisfied. And it was Thursday, the first of Dhu al-Hijjah. And the people were listening.