Summary

Part Three is titled “The World.” The first chapter of this section, Chapter 11, is titled “A Pilgrim's Progress.” Akram was leading a group of travelers, including a young convert named Shabana, on a pilgrimage to Mecca. Women were allowed to go on the trip only if they were accompanied by a male guardian. Power had hoped to go, but circumstances prohibited her. She visited with the travelers for a short time before they left, and admitted that she hated being left behind.

Akram's daughter, Sumaiya, had written a pamphlet with information and suggestions for the travelers. She was traveling with her young son, Asim, and another mother with a youngster was also going along. The women prepared for the journey, but ultimately had faith that Allah would...