Ahmad Albab (English: Ahmad Albab) is a 1968 Malaysian Malay-language black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by, written by and starring Malaysian artiste P. Ramlee about an arrogant and materialistic man who marries off his outspoken daughter to a poor villager to teach her a lesson.

Mashood has three daughters: Safura and Suhara, who share his life philosophies, and Mastura, who does not and frequently clashes with him.

A djinn appears and tells Syawal that the treasure belongs to Ahmad Albab, who is the only person who can claim it.

They lie to their wives that the money is from their successful business, and they use it to buy the goats that Syawal is herding, putting him out of a job.

Mastura explains that this is the meaning behind their present, for although salt and sugar are simple things, without them even the most delicious dish does not taste good.

Mashood reluctantly accepts Mastura's explanation, but warns them that they won't be able to pull this trick the following year.

Safura and Suhara are told to seek out a kind-hearted man name Syawal who will be able to pay the bail.

Mashood questions this disbelievingly until Syawal opens his robes to reveal a smart white suit underneath.

The three male characters who married Mashood's daughters are all named after the Islamic months Shawwal, Muharram and Safar.