[1][2] It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Gene Gauntier, Robert Vignola and Alice Hollister in the leading roles.

He eventually decides to divorce Fatima and free her slave, Hanfi, whom he then plans to marry.

Four years later, Ayub, with a number of other merchants, departs to take rich merchandise across the desert.

While on the journey he falls critically ill and, according to Turkish custom, is left to die.

After crossing the desert, Fatima finds him digging his own grave and, with a prayer that he be forgiven, Ayub dies in her arms.