# Suleyman — Saïd the Fisherman character guide

> Suleyman in Saïd the Fisherman by Marmaduke Pickthall.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** O Suleyman, Suleyman Solomon

**First appearance:** 0006-vi

## Who they are

A character with a name suggesting wisdom or royalty, possibly a judge or elder.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/iii)

Suleyman, the child, runs in to kick and spit on Hasneh, cursing her for the hurt done to his mother, Ferideh.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/iv)

Suleyman is Ferideh's son, whose life is said to be threatened by Hasneh's machinations, adding urgency to Ferideh's plea.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sa_d_the_fisherman_se/chapters/v)

Saïd's young son, who interrupts the tense moment with his childish innocence and delivers Nûr's message.

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