His head was adorned with a turban like that of the people of Mecca, and on his feet were socks and sandals. He resided in a building.

He had with him a young man, originally of his own people, but who had been raised in Zanzibar. He spoke English and Arabic fluently, in addition to his native tongue. His name was (Miftah). He took him as his interpreter.

When the tourists arrived from Zanzibar, they knew how to exchange pleasantries, gifts, and inquire about general conditions.

King Mutesa was the most powerful ruler in East Africa, and his people were somewhat more advanced than the inhabitants of other regions. They had cultivated vines well, in addition to the delicious, sweet fruits that grew in the vast forests.

The traveler could spend many days in their shade without reaching their end.

When we settled in the land of King Mutesa, and Colonel Gordon exchanged pleasantries of friendship with him, it occurred to him to invite him to Islam, as it was the official religion of the Egyptian government. This was because King Mutesa and his people worshipped idols and statues.

He replied with acceptance and asked him to send scholars to teach him and his people about the tenets of Islam.

Colonel Gordon sent him two of his officers and two imams to instruct them in the ways of Islam. King Mutesa received them with hospitality and honor.

Then he set a time to meet the imams. They went to him and met him. However, four priests and some Protestants arrived. They came to him from the direction of Zanzibar. These were on his right, and the others on his left. He began to ask each group about the origins of their religion. When he was satisfied from questioning the imams that Gordon was Christian, and that their religion was the religion of these priests, he chose Christianity. He wrote to Gordon to consult him about converting to Christianity, after he had abandoned the two imams and their companions for many days.

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