# Abu Khalìl — Saïd the Fisherman character guide

> Abu Khalìl in Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** O Abu Khalìl

**First appearance:** 0005-v

## Who they are

A named character, likely a merchant or local figure in the story.

## Relationships

### [Saïd the Fisherman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/characters/said_the_fisherman)

_friendship_

Abu Khalìl is an elder friend and mentor figure who offers guidance to Saïd.

### [Saïd the Fisherman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/characters/said_the_fisherman)

_friendship_

Abu Khalìl is an elder friend and mentor figure who offers guidance to Saïd.

## In the story

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xix)

The fat taverner who observes Saïd and Mustafa, envying their relationship.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xx)

The fat taverner who likes Saïd, plies him with parables, and constantly berates his son Camr-ud-dìn.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xxvi)

Seen at his tavern, distressed about his son Camr-ud-dìn's absence during the riot.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/xxvii)

Reluctantly agrees to go fetch Mustafa's body, motivated by the promise of reward and the deceased's wealth.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/vii)

Friendly taverner who avoids Saïd, alarmed by the accusation.

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