Umar Sets Sail The master weaver of fantastic tales takes out another painting and points to Hamza’s friend Umar, standing in a magnificent boat with blue and gold sails. Amir Hamza’s best and most loyal friend was Umar. Together, Umar and Hamza had sailed across rough seas, and walked through thick jungles in search of Hamza’s enemies who were creating trouble in the world. When Umar received the message that Hamza was to be married in Sabayil, he was thrilled and immediately set off to join his friend for the wedding celebrations. When he arrived in Sabayil, Umar was eager to meet Hamza and his lovely princess. He had not seen Hamza for many months and was looking forward to seeing him and exchanging stories But strangely, no one seemed to know where Hamza was. Umar looked everywhere, feeling more and more uneasy when he could not find his friend. His worry turned to alarm when he came upon Ashqar wandering alone by the seashore. Ashqar’s large eyes looked sad and