# Khaled — Khaled character guide > Khaled in Khaled by F. Marion Crawford. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Khaled Zehowah, O Khaled, Khaled ibn Abdullah, Khaled ibn Walad, Khaled ibn Walid, The Sultan Khaled **First appearance:** 0000-i ## Who they are A stranger with no father, no gifts, and no possessions but a swift mare and a keen sword, he arrives at the Sultan's court asking for Zehowah's hand. ## Relationships ### [Almasta](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/almasta) _romantic_ Almasta and Khaled share a deep, intense romantic bond, central to the story's emotional core. ### [The Bedouin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/the_bedouin) _friendship_ Khaled and The Bedouin are close companions, sharing journeys and mutual respect in the desert. ### [Yallah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/yallah) _friendship_ Yallah is a loyal friend and ally to Khaled, often aiding him in his endeavors. ### [The Blind Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/the_blind_man) _psychological_ The Blind Man serves as a mysterious, almost prophetic figure who influences Khaled's inner journey. ### [Ibn el Sheikh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/ibn_el_sheikh) _rivalry_ Ibn el Sheikh is a cunning antagonist who schemes against Khaled, driven by jealousy and ambition. ### [Abdul Kerim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/abdul_kerim) _friendship_ Abdul Kerim is a steadfast friend and supporter of Khaled, often acting as a confidant. ### [The Kadi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/the_kadi) _professional_ The Kadi is a religious judge who interacts with Khaled in official legal and spiritual matters. ### [Riad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/riad) _friendship_ Riad is a trusted companion of Khaled, sharing in his adventures and struggles. ### [The Shammars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/the_shammars) _rivalry_ The Shammars are a hostile tribe that frequently clashes with Khaled and his people. ### [Abdullah ibn Mohammed el Herir](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/abdullah_ibn_mohammed_el_herir) _friendship_ Abdullah ibn Mohammed el Herir is a loyal ally and friend to Khaled, offering counsel and support. ### [Zehowah](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/zehowah) _psychological_ Zehowah is a mystical or spiritual figure who challenges Khaled's beliefs and inner resolve. ### [Asrael](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/asrael) _psychological_ Asrael is a dark, obsessive figure who haunts Khaled, representing death or inner demons. ## In the story ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/i) A genie converted to Islam, now made mortal by Asrael. He recounts his history and is tasked with winning Zehowah's love to gain a soul. ### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/ii) Khaled presents himself as a suitor with no family or wealth, relying on his wit and sword. He speaks boldly and truthfully, aware that Zehowah is listening. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/iii) Khaled reflects on his new human life and marriage, fights bravely against the Shammar attack, and seeks Zehowah's love but is disappointed by her coldness. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/iv) Determined to win Zehowah's love through action, he ignores her pleas and prepares to attack the Shammars, driven by his belief that love must be earned through conquest. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/v) Khaled is woken with news of the Sultan's death, rides to Dereyiyah, oversees the burial, and is proclaimed king. He later confronts Zehowah about her coldness and his unrequited love. ### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/vi) Questions Almasta about Abdul Kerim's death; devises a plan to make Zehowah jealous by feigning interest in Almasta. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/vii) Khaled struggles with his love for Zehowah and his plan to make her jealous by appearing to favor Almasta. He ultimately decides to marry Almasta off to another man. ### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/viii) Subject of Almasta's slanderous tales; rumored to be a Persian robber and Shiyah, though the beggars defend him for his generosity. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/ix) Reveals his story to Zehowah, confronts the chiefs, and prepares for inevitable attack. ### [The Bedouin's Plot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/x) The target of the conspiracy; the Bedouin and beggars seek to protect him. ### [The Beggars' Revenge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/xi) Reported to be in fear, remains hidden in the harem; the target of Abdullah's conspiracy. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/chapters/xii) Sits in the harem awaiting attack, despondent over Zehowah's lack of love; receives a soul from the Angel Asrael after Zehowah confesses her love; opens the palace gate and faces the mob. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters/khaled - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/khaled_se/characters