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Kiswah : A Novel

Author :  Isa Kamari, (Translator) Sukmawati Sirat

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Country
Singapore
Publisher
Kitaab (Kitaab International Pte. Ltd), Singapore
ISBN 9789811435416
Format PaperBack
Language English
Year of Publication 2019
Bib. Info vi, 198p.
Product Weight 280 gms.
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It is a story of a honeymooning couple in Delhi, Agra, Kashmir, Kathmandu and finally Mecca. The story unveils the true nature of Ilham, the husband whom Nazreen thought was a pious and morally upright person. As it turned out he was overwhelmed by his sexual desire and abuses her. Nazreen maintained her calm and integrity and tries to seek solace in their final destination, Mecca. As they were performed the Umrah, Nazreen was kidnapped by a taxi driver. Ilham was shocked and at a loss. Disappointed he left Mecca, blaming God for his misfortune. He vowed not to return to the Holy Land. In Singapore, Ilham continued with his hedonistic ways and kept a Chinese mistress whom he met at a massage parlour. Susan had an ailing mother who dreamt that her sickness would only be cured if she visited Mecca. Incidentally, Ilham was coaxed by Nazreenā€™s friend to return to Islam and amend his ways. He decided to marry Susan who presented him with a condition: they must visit Mecca with her mother. Ilham was in a dilemma. Would he return to Mecca? Finally, he did, but not without deep introspection. A mysterious event ensued. He met his destiny in front of the Kaabah. Kiswah attempts to probe the relationship between sexuality and spirituality, by letting both confront one another to find peace.

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