Being in Jubril's position as a technique for survival was fairly dangerous and fatal in his defense. Throughout the story, he has been put in deaths shadow which started when the war broke out and him trying to flee South in pursuit of his safety. Meanwhile he had been in denial of his true religion in some cases that may have caused him to be put in the hands of trouble. For instance, when he had come face-to-face with two of his long-time friends and questioned about what side he is really fighting for, he claimed Muslim although he wants to act as Christian to survive. Religion plays a major part in the story. It absolutely counts for everything-- even his brother Yousif was killed trying to stand up for what he believed in the midst of "the others". Even his mother is ashamed for their decisions and wishes they would remain true to the Islamic belief.
Although Jubril was faced with a lot of mishaps on his journey to the South, he somewhat had people on his side. The Chief for example was someone who he didn't get along with at first but then could see him as a potential helper in the long run. He made sure to be careful in how he dealt with certain situations because with the slight view of his right hand he could be penalized tragically.
Jubril being a Muslim in a fight against Christians put him at a major loss. This tells you that in a fight to the finish people would most definitely put their religious beliefs to heart and stand up as a whole to defeat the outsider.
The link below gives you an insight of how inportant religion can play a part in the lives of others.
http://www.terroristplanet.com/religiousconflicts.htm
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