In the story "A Handful of Dates," Salih relates through the eyes of a young boy his experiences in a critical moment that marks his passage from childhood to adulthood. In this moment he lived a dilemma between his beliefs and feelings. He disapproves the behavior of his grandfather toward his neighbors and he feels esteem for man named Masood. This is the moment in which the author's life is changed suddenly. The mosque, the river and the field were the landmark of salih's life. He learns that the real life of ligion.
First, The Koran taught to love people and life. …
