Thoughts of Mr. Axe

Valid questions... and the answer lies in the belly of the whale... (A tale from “The One Who Trusts in God” about the Builders of Oman’s Trails)...
The axe wrestled with the surrounding mountain rocks, its echo ringing with the chants of the Builders of Oman’s Trails, which begin with:

"The earth knows its Creator and Builder... and the axe rings out across its far and near ends..."

These mountainous verses stretch over fourteen farsakh (an ancient distance unit).
After a struggle that lasted over seven harsh years, the axe decided to declare a truce with the earth.

Here is part of the poem:

"To You belongs the kingdom, O King of Kings...
He who holds the axe fears not the barking of dogs...
Our will is firm... and our ambition is sharper than axe-heads...
The mountains have crumbled in awe, and the earth trembled beneath our steps...
Our vessels climbed their trails...
Plowing through night and day without fatigue or weariness."

• The federation’s organization of four mountain races is considered an initial achievement and a step towards a near successful future — a fruit still in the ripening stage.

• Organizing takes time, and the Builders of Oman’s Trails team has been working hard — and silently — for years in this transitional phase. We hope efforts will elevate and come together for success.

• Their efforts were present in today’s race (we always wish for the best), and we are continuing to push the wheel of progress forward.

• Transitional phases and efforts in such matters require patience and perseverance.

• Incentive prizes are not usually part of official major events. The Builders of Oman’s Trails team adopted this approach to add joy for the attendees and to encourage them. This team is a volunteer group, while the federation represents a government entity.

• Media promotion was absent, and the concerned parties were informed about this point — and it has been taken into account. We hope it sees the light soon... Let’s stay optimistic. Thanks to all the youth who covered today’s race — without them, we wouldn’t have had any media presence.

• Team Al Waal is evolving and shaping into its best version day by day — as are all involved entities. It requires continuous effort and tireless work.

And in the closing notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, and the Federation’s 2nd titled “Blows of Fate,” we say what pleases our Lord…
“And whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it...” until the end of the hadith.

In short... your point is valid. We are in the process of turning the “mutant” into something useful.

Signed: Mr. Axe