THE TRAILS OF MUSHRIK

 THE TRAILS OF MUSHRIK

 

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Characters:

• Mushrik: A young man who is struggling to find his place in the world.
• Amina: Mushrik's mother, a strong and supportive woman.
• Rashid: Mushrik's father, a traditional Muslim who is struggling to accept his son's homosexuality.
• Fatima: Mushrik's sister, a young woman who is trying to find her own way in life.
• Imam: The local imam, a religious leader who is trying to help Mushrik find his path.

Act I

Scene 1:

Mushrik is sitting in his room, listening to music. He is feeling lost and alone. He doesn't know where he belongs or what he wants to do with his life. He is also struggling with his sexuality, as he is attracted to men.

Suddenly, his mother, Amina, enters the room. She sees that he is upset and asks him what is wrong. Mushrik tells her that he is feeling lost and alone. He also tells her that he is attracted to men.

Amina is shocked, but she is supportive of her son. She tells him that she loves him no matter what and that she will always be there for him.

Scene 2:

Mushrik's father, Rashid, enters the room. He is angry and upset. He tells Mushrik that he is disappointed in him and that he does not approve of his homosexuality.

Rashid tells Mushrik that he is going to send him to a religious school to "fix" him. Mushrik is devastated. He doesn't want to go to a religious school and he doesn't want to change who he is.

Act II

Scene 1:

Mushrik is at the religious school. He is unhappy and he doesn't fit in. He is constantly being bullied and harassed by the other students and the teachers.

One day, Mushrik meets the Imam, the religious leader of the school. The Imam is a kind and understanding man. He listens to Mushrik's problems and offers him guidance.

The Imam tells Mushrik that God loves him no matter who he is or what he does. He also tells him that he is not alone and that there are many people who support him.

Scene 2:

Mushrik's sister, Fatima, visits him at the school. She is shocked by how unhappy he is. She tells him that she loves him and that she will always be there for him.

Fatima tells Mushrik that he needs to stand up for himself and fight for his rights. She also tells him that he needs to find a way to accept himself for who he is.

Act III

Scene 1:

Mushrik decides to leave the religious school. He knows that he can't change who he is and that he doesn't belong there.

Mushrik returns home and tells his parents that he is leaving the religious school. His parents are angry, but they eventually accept his decision.

Scene 2:

Mushrik moves to Karachi and begins to live his own life. He meets other gay people and starts to feel more accepted.

Mushrik eventually comes out to his parents. They are shocked, but they eventually accept him for who he is.

Conclusion

Mushrik is finally happy and accepted. He has learned to love himself for who he is and he is no longer afraid to be himself. He is an inspiration to others who are struggling with their sexuality..

BY:ABIDA LUBNA

EMAIL: historykarachi@gmail.com