Sinbad, feeling uncertain, expressed his hesitation, explaining that he had decided never to embark on sea voyages again after the challenges he had faced on his previous journeys. Sinbad shared the difficulties he had encountered during his past adventures with the Caliph, who listened with astonishment. Despite the Caliph’s surprise, he insisted that Sinbad undertake this final journey, emphasizing that no one else could accomplish this task.

In the end, Sinbad conceded, accepting the Caliph’s request. The Caliph provided him with four thousand dinars for the journey and instructed him to make preparations. Sinbad returned home, gathered his belongings, and the next day, he presented himself at the Caliph’s court.

The Caliph, pleased to see Sinbad, inquired about his well-being. Sinbad expressed his gratitude and handed over the gifts and provisions that the Caliph had provided. Following the Caliph’s instructions, Sinbad set sail for the port of Basra. There, he boarded a ship, along with his cargo, and commenced the long journey.

After a lengthy voyage, Sinbad arrived at the island of Serendib. As news of his arrival reached the king, Sinbad was ushered into the presence of the ruler. Sinbad introduced himself, and the king, recognizing him, inquired about his welfare. Sinbad praised the king’s hospitality and presented the gifts on behalf of the Caliph.

The king expressed gratitude, and Sinbad, having fulfilled his mission, prepared to return home. The tale concludes with Sinbad’s successful completion of the final journey, marking the end of his adventurous tales.
The gifts that Khalifa sent for the king of Serendib were adorned with various precious items. Among them was a beautifully crafted red carpet, valued at four thousand dinars, with intricate golden work. There was also a goblet made of precious gems, featuring a depiction of a man hunting a lion. Additionally, a royal throne, adorned with innumerable priceless jewels, was part of the offerings. This throne was said to surpass even the throne of Hazrat Sulaiman (Solomon).

After presenting these gifts, the king of Serendib read the letter that Khalifa had sent. The letter expressed gratitude for the gifts received and conveyed Khalifa’s love and respect for the king. Pleased with the offerings and the heartfelt message, the king of Serendib was overjoyed.

Having completed his task, Sinbad requested permission to depart. Initially reluctant, the king eventually agreed after Sinbad’s repeated requests. The king honored Sinbad with farewell gifts and awards. Sinbad returned to the ship and informed the captain that he needed to reach Baghdad quickly.

After three or four days of travel, an unexpected event occurred. Pirates surrounded their ship, instilling fear among the passengers and crew. The pirates looted all their wealth, took them captive, and left them stranded on a distant island. Sinbad was sold as a slave to a wealthy merchant who, unaware of Sinbad’s background, took him to his home.

One day, the curious merchant began questioning Sinbad about his skills and talents. Sinbad shared the stories of his adventures and voyages. After a while, the merchant asked, “Can you shoot arrows?” Sinbad replied, “I used to practice in my childhood.” Hearing this, the merchant handed him a bow and arrow and led him to a jungle.

In the jungle, the merchant instructed Sinbad to climb a tree and stay there overnight. The next morning, a herd of elephants arrived. Sinbad, fearing for his life, started shooting arrows, one after another. One arrow struck an elephant, causing it to fall to the ground. Witnessing the wounded elephant, the others fled.

Sinbad returned to the city, informing the merchant about the incident. The merchant, pleased with Sinbad’s skill, treated him to a variety of delicious dishes. The following day, they went back to the jungle, and Sinbad and the merchant buried the dead elephant. The merchant advised Sinbad to return later to retrieve the valuable tusks, as elephant tusks are precious.

Sinbad shared this experience with his master, and the merchant was delighted. He treated Sinbad with various delicacies and instructed him to return after a few days to collect the valuable elephant tusks.
For approximately two months, I stayed with the merchant. Every day, I climbed trees and hunted elephants. One day, while sitting in a tree, a massive herd of elephants arrived. I shot an arrow, but it didn’t hit any elephants. Slowly, the herd started approaching me, and their movement felt like an approaching earthquake. The elephants surrounded the tree I was on, and I became quite frightened. They noticed me, and they began uprooting the tree. In the process, my bow and arrow slipped from my hands, and I fell to the ground. One elephant lifted me with its trunk and placed me on its back.

I was terrified and had fainted on the elephant’s back. It carried me, leading the other elephants. They took me to an empty field and set me down. After a while, all the elephants disappeared. In the distance, I saw a large pit. As I approached, I noticed a pile of elephant bones. I pondered on how intelligent elephants were. They knew that I hunted them for their tusks, so they brought me here to take the tusks from the dead elephants and prevent me from leaving them.

I stayed there for a while and then returned to my master. On the way, I saw no elephants. It seemed as though the elephants had left the area. Talking to himself, my master was relieved to see me alive. He said, “I thought you were dead, searching for you in the jungle. I found arrows on the ground and the tree uprooted. I assumed the worst.”

I told the merchant, “I am fine,” and narrated the entire story, including the pit where the elephants had taken me. Upon hearing this, the merchant was ecstatic and expressed his desire to visit that pit. I took him there, and we found many elephant tusks. The merchant was overjoyed and treated me with great kindness. We both returned to the city.

One day, the merchant said to me, “From today, you are no longer my servant. You have done me a great favor. Due to you, I have accumulated a lot of wealth. Not only me, but other merchants in the city will also become rich. Today, not in the future, I declare you free and, as a token of gratitude, offer you wealth and riches.”

I thanked him and said, “You are my master. May God grant you a long life. I am grateful to you for saving me from those maritime robbers. My fate was good that I ended up with you. Please fulfill one of my wishes – take me back to my country.” The merchant replied, “Be patient. As soon as the ship from your country arrives, we will send you back.”

From that day on, every day, I waited for the arrival of the ship from my country. In the meantime, I visited the jungle several times and gave the merchant elephant tusks. Ships for the purchase of tusks started arriving. One day, the merchant gave me many elephant tusks, and I boarded a ship that had arrived from my country. He provided me with provisions for the journey. I bid him farewell and traveled to various islands before reaching the Persian port of Bandar Abbas. From there, with the help of the road, I reached Basra and sold the elephant tusks I had brought with me. After some purchases, I returned to Baghdad.
Upon returning to Baghdad, I reached the court of the caliph. The caliph was extremely pleased to see me and said, “I used to pray for your well-being every day.” I shared with him the events that had transpired during my journey. The caliph was astonished upon hearing about the elephant encounter. He ordered his scribe to document the events of the past days in golden letters and preserve them in the archives. The caliph rewarded me generously and bid me farewell.

Concluding the final tale of his journeys, Sinbad said, “Friends, since then, I have never embarked on any journey. Whatever wealth I have earned, I have lived my life relying on it. After narrating my stories to the caliph, he granted me numerous rewards.”

As Sinbad finished his tales, he returned to Baghdad and met Hindbad. Hindbad, overwhelmed with emotion, kissed Sinbad’s hand and said, “Truly, during these seven sea voyages, you faced more difficulties and repeatedly risked your life; such strength is not found in anyone else. I used to cry over my situation and envy your comforts, but now, I thank God a million times that He has kept me safe among my family. The happiness you are currently enjoying is rightfully yours. I sincerely pray to God that you always remain happy, and your honor and dignity remain intact.”

In the end, Sinbad, offering four hundred dinars to Hindbad, said, “Now, stop laboring and start working for me. I will provide for you and your family for the rest of your life.” Hindbad accepted Sinbad’s proposal, and he began to lead a joyful life.