The Darkness of God

The Darkness of God

By Mohammed Al-Gharbi-Emran
Translated by Dr. Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea

Amid the winding alleys and bustling markets of fourteenth-century Sana’a, The Darkness of God weaves a spellbinding tale of forbidden knowledge, faith, and betrayal. In a city haunted by shifting powers and unspoken truths, young Jawdhar is apprenticed to the master calligrapher Sa’sa’ah, learning the sacred art of inscription. But when war engulfs Sana’a and a long-lost manuscript resurfaces—one that challenges the very foundations of belief—his world fractures, forcing him on a perilous path between devotion and doubt.

At the heart of Jawdhar’s journey stands Shawdhab, a girl whose presence lingers like a half-remembered dream, and whose fate becomes intertwined with his own. As the walls of power close in, Jawdhar must confront the price of knowledge and the darkness it reveals.

Seamlessly blending history, mysticism, and suspense, The Darkness of God is an evocative exploration of the written word’s power to shape destinies. Brought to life in English by acclaimed translator Dr. Hatem Mohammed Al-Shamea, this novel immerses readers in a world where ink is a weapon, silence is a shield, and truth is the most dangerous secret of all.