Scene 1 – Sheikh Bakathir’s Night Journey to Yemen
As Sheikh Bakathir completed the Isha prayer, he raised his voice with solemnity:
Sheikh Bakathir: “Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you…”
His men echoed the greeting behind him, feeling the weight of the mission ahead, fully aware that this night would be unlike any ordinary night.
He rose from his seat, leaning briefly on his cane, then moved with his men toward the mosque, which he closed firmly behind them, beginning a cautious journey through the island’s pitch-black darkness. The dusty and rocky paths were uneven; the only sounds were the careful steps of their feet on the hard ground, the creak of shoes on gravel, and the whispering of the cold wind, which echoed every movement.
After several minutes of walking, they
