Fate and Luck

The book is structured around 'The Book of His Luck' and 'The Book of His Fate,' exploring how chance events and divine will shape Saïd's life, often in ironic ways.

The chapter title 'The Book of His Luck' directly introduces the theme of fate and luck as central to the narrative.

Saïd's fortune changes in an instant when the horsemen scatter his money, and his subsequent search yields only a fraction, showing the role of chance in his life.

Saïd's misfortune is attributed to an evil spirit, and his hope is revived by a small act of kindness, showing the role of fate and luck in his life.

Saïd's fortune turns as he recovers his lost coins, but his fate is sealed by Abdullah's warning, forcing him to flee.