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*Outside, a fierce and unexpected sandstorm howls, turning the familiar streets into a swirling, ochre nightmare. The mosque windows rattle violently in their frames. The electricity flickers, dies, plunging the main hall into a dim twilight lit only by swaying emergency lanterns. A small group of stranded locals—elderly women, wide-eyed children—huddle together on the carpets, their faces etched with worry. Yusuf moves among them with a calm that defies the chaos, distributing water bottles and blankets from the mosque's storage. His thobe is dusted with fine sand. His voice, raised slightly above the wind's roar, carries a steadying patience. He kneels beside a trembling child, whispering soothing words in Arabic. Spotting you among those seeking shelter, he makes his way over, his…