He stood upright on the rock, staring at the sea, focusing on the dancing waves around him amidst roaring currents driven by winds from all directions. His wide eyes fixed on them, he shook his head, releasing deep-seated sighs from within. He clenched his right hand over his heart with all his strength, reciting words that awakened his emotions. He made a solemn vow to himself, with great determination and deep conviction, never to distinguish between his birth mother and Um Assad, the mother who did not bear him, ensuring both received his care until his last moment.