Comparing Naguib Mahfouz's 'Arabian Nights And Days'

In Naguib Mahfouz’s text Arabian Nights and Days, the magical elements within the story reveal Gamasa al- Bulti as a man with strong morals. However, he needs guidance to stay on the righteous path. The magic opens Gamasa’s mind. He transforms into a God fearing man with strong morals. The believing genie pushes him to begin on his jihad and to change from a corrupt police officer to a guide for others on their paths. They believe he is a good man and should be able to start his life over. Gamsa was a sound soul lost in the corruption of society. Gamasa is a greedy police chief. He doesn't understand the importance of God, and discovering his jihad. He “Attacks [the rich citizens] enemies, who are honorable people of sound opinion and judgement”(42) to gain
Singam requires that Gamasa must thrive to do just things. Singam “Commends [Gamasa] to the protection of God” (50) in return for saving his life. He has faith that Gamasa can persuade others to find God. Gamasa is finding his way, understanding the importance of fearing God and living according to Him. The genie changes his appearance to solidify the fact that he is a new man and so that Gamsa can leave his reputation of being corrupt. The believing genie says “it is quite impossible for people to recognize you” (50). Singam believes that Gamasa is a good man who deserves a second chance. Gamasa discovers there are better ways to end the corruption than murder. He finds “A punishment that will profit [the men] and will not harm God's servants” (144). He becomes a guide for others on their magical adventures and leads them to do the righteous thing, instead of saving their lives without a lesson learned. The people named him the madman, but in the end they change his name to “Abdullah the sane”, because they are finally able to understand what he is preaching. Gamasa changes his morals about unnecessary luxuries and God through the story. He is able to find God and lead others to find him