Creating Fear and Faith Among Villagers: Majeed knows that fear strengthens faith. He tells the villagers that they have ignored the saint’s grave for years and must now suffer the saint’s anger. He frightens them by saying that their neglect could bring drought, famine, or pestilence. Out of fear, the villagers begin to worship the grave. They clean the place, light candles, and pray. Soon, the unknown grave becomes the “mazar of Saint Shah Sadeque.” 

Spreading Rituals and False Devotion: Once the villagers believe, Majeed strengthens the lie by creating rituals. He covers the grave with a red cloth and burns incense sticks. He teaches people to bring offerings and prayers to the mazar. He says that the saint blesses those who are faithful. Slowly, the place becomes crowded with visitors. Coins and gifts are left on the grave. Through these acts, an ordinary grave becomes a sacred shrine.

In “Tree Without Roots,” Majeed converts a simple grave into a mazar through lies, fear, and people’s blind faith. His clever use of superstition exposes the weakness of rural belief.