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Syawal is shocked to hear this name. After returning to the village, he takes his son to the djinn's cave. The djinn sees the baby and says that all the treasure belongs to him, on the condition that Syawal brings Ahmad Albab to the cave every full moon to play with the djinn's wife and son. Syawal
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Mas'hud Al-Buaya is a rich man who believes that only the rich can be happy, and that he has the power to bestow said wealth and happiness. Mashood has three daughters: Safura and Suhara, who share his life philosophies, and
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Elsewhere, Muharram and Safar have used up their wives' dowry and steal from a jewellery store. They lie to their wives that the money is from their successful business, and they use it to buy the goats that Syawal is herding, putting him out of a job. However, Mastura has started up a small farm
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Mashood's birthday arrives, and he invites his daughters and sons-in-law to the celebrations, where they are required to give him a birthday present. Muharam and Safar give him fancy presents which please
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appears and tells Syawal that the treasure belongs to Ahmad Albab, who is the only person who can claim it. Syawal obeys the djinn and leaves.
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