# The Mercy of Allah — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mercy of Allah by Hilaire Belloc.

- [Mahmoud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/mahmoud.md): A central character, often the focal point of the narrative.
- [The old man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/the_old_man.md): A recurring wise or pivotal figure in the story.
- [The judge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/the_judge.md): A legal authority figure appearing in several episodes.
- [The stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/the_stranger.md): An enigmatic figure who interacts with main characters.
- [Poor Abdullah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/abdullah.md): A humble character often facing misfortune.
- [Tarib](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/tarib.md): A tribune or official with narrative presence.
- [Yusouff the Blessed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/yusouff_the_blessed.md): A named character with multiple epithets.
- [A master mariner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/master_mariner.md): A seafaring character appearing in the narrative.
- [His master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/his_master.md): An unnamed master referenced in the story.
- [Brother Selim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/brother_selim.md): A named character with limited appearances.
- [Soleiman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/soleiman.md): A character appearing briefly in the story.
- [Eblis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/eblis.md): A figure possibly representing a devilish character.
- [Yusouff ben Ahmed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mercy_of_allah_se/characters/yusouff_ben_ahmed.md): A distinct character from Yusouff the Blessed.

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