The ghost of Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak

The novel draws inspiration from a famous heritage story about the character Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak, a righteous man who was said to have been seen in two different places at the same time: at the Holy House performing the pilgrimage, and in his shop in his city. This popular story has been interpreted as a divine miracle for him because he helped a poor woman with money that was meant for his pilgrimage. The author uses this story as a starting point for a contemporary and complex plot. The events revolve around a university student who engages in a deep philosophical discussion with his professor specializing in quantum physics about the truth of this story. This discussion brings them closer, and as a result, the professor gives him a sealed phone as a trust, asking him not to give it to anyone except after hearing news of his death. The novel tackles multiple issues through its intricate and captivating structure: the relationship between heritage and contemporary reality — how old stories can raise questions relevant to our daily lives. The limits of trust and ethical responsibility. Multiple truths. Philosophy and physics — the novel raises existential questions related to consciousness, reality, and how science and philosophy can intersect. "The Ghost of Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak" is not an easy novel; it is a confusing journey inside the characters' consciousness, inviting the reader to think and question rather than simply receive the events.