Feathers of Truth By Amasaba Abdul-Yakeen Aluizah In a quiet village of Yiti, a woman named Aninara lived in fear, trapped in a cycle of abuse by her husband, Napopo. Every day, she bore the brunt of his violent temper. One fateful dawn, unable to endure another beating, Aninara fled to the Imam’s home, her body wrapped in a single cloth, breathless and shaken. She managed to explain the horrors she regularly faced and pleaded for refuge, knowing her husband was in hot pursuit. Before long, Napopo arrived, furious and accusing. Seeing his wife in a state of undress in the Imam’s home, he quickly spun a story, claiming the Imam had been involved with her. His words echoed across the village as he screamed about infidelity, gathering the attention of the curious villagers. The commotion grew louder, and soon, even the elders of the community arrived, eager to hear the accusations. Napopo, with his influential stature, easily convinced the elders of the Imam’s supposed guilt....