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In the shadow of empires and ancient prophecies, two young scholars forge a friendship that will alter the course of history.**King of Time** is a gripping historical novel set in 594–610 AD, where destiny itself becomes the ultimate battlefield.Benjamin Al-As, from the tribe of Joseph, and Nehemiah ben Hosheil, from the tribe of Judah, meet as students in the misty hills of Safed. What begins as a simple exchange of ideas soon spirals into a profound debate about fate, messianic prophecy, and the price of power. One may be the long-awaited Messiah son of Judah — the king who will restore Israel's glory. The other may be the tragic Messiah son of Joseph — the one destined to clear the path with his sword… and his life.Through letters, secret councils, and dangerous alliances with the mighty Persian Empire of Khosrow II, the two friends are drawn into a high-stakes game of politics, faith, and time itself. As Byzantine power crumbles and the fate of Jerusalem hangs in the balance, they must decide: Will they bend destiny to their will… or will destiny consume them?Blending meticulously researched history with luminous imagination, *King of Time* explores the thin line between prophecy and ambition, friendship and sacrifice, and the eternal question that haunts every soul:**Can a man truly become the master of time… or is time the one true king?**Perfect for readers of *The Dovekeepers*, *The Red Tent*, and *The Last Kingdom* — a sweeping saga of faith, intrigue, and the timeless struggle between free will and divine plan.**A Novel by Shak w yaqen**

The Qur'an Relates to the Children of IsraelA groundbreaking comparative study that explores how the Qur'an directly engages with the theological and historical disputes of the Children of Israel.Drawing on ancient Jewish sources—including the Tanakh, Babylonian Talmud, Midrashim, and writings of Josephus—as well as early Christian texts, this book offers fresh readings of four prominent Qur'anic stories:• Gog and Magog (يأجوج ومأجوج) – Reaffirming the End of Days prophecy from the Book of Ezekiel  • Dhul-Qarnayn (ذو القرنين) – A new interpretation linking the figure to King Alexander Jannaeus of the Hasmonean dynasty  • The People of the Elephant (أصحاب الفيل) – Connecting the story to the Assyrian campaign of Sennacherib  • Abu Lahab (أبو لهب) – Identifying the figure with Roman Emperor Titus and his role in the destruction of the Second Temple, including the symbolism of Berenice and the "e;Nikon"e; battering ramThrough detailed linguistic analysis, historical context, and direct comparisons with original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, the author demonstrates how the Qur'an intervenes in longstanding Jewish debates, offering divine judgment on matters that concerned the Children of Israel.Key to this study is the Qur'anic verse:  "e;Indeed, this Qur'an relates to the Children of Israel most of that over which they disagree."e; (Al-Naml 27:76)This is not a rejection of traditional interpretations, but an invitation to deeper understanding—opening new horizons while remaining respectful of sacred texts.Perfect for readers interested in:• Comparative religion  • Qur'anic studies  • Jewish-Christian-Islamic dialogue  • Biblical and Qur'anic exegesis  • Ancient Near Eastern history---Author: Shak w yaqen

In the shadow of ancient Babylon, a blue star falls from the sky and chooses a child.**I Am that I Am** is a sweeping historical novel that reimagines the life of Nebuchadnezzar II—not as the tyrant of legend, but as a man haunted by destiny, torn between divine calling and earthly power.Born to Beltis, a girl marked by a celestial light and a prophetic dream, Nebuchadnezzar grows from a boy who speaks to stars into the mightiest king the world has ever known. He builds the Hanging Gardens for love, conquers empires, interprets dreams, lives among beasts, and comes face to face with the One who told Moses: **"e;I Am that I Am."e;**Blending meticulously researched history with luminous imagination, this novel journeys through the marshes of southern Babylon, the golden halls of empire, and the silent chambers of the soul. It is a story of mothers and sons, kings and prophets, madness and wisdom, and the eternal question that echoes across time:**Who are you when the gods fall silent?**A meditation on identity, faith, and the thin line between man and legend, **I Am that I Am** will captivate readers of *The Red Tent*, *The Dovekeepers*, and anyone who has ever wondered what it means to carry the divine within.For lovers of ancient epics, mystical fiction, and unforgettable characters who refuse to be forgotten by history.**Available now.**  *By Shak w yaqen*

In the eternal struggle between luck and misfortune, one question remains: Is good luck enough to defeat bad luck? Or is there a greater power?"e;Ten Minutes"e; is a satirical, profound, and deeply moving novel that explores this conflict through an unconventional love story.Adam Ramsey, a software engineer who worships numbers, searches for a wife born on the rare leap day. He meets Lena Keynes, an economics professor who believes in the Seven Ancestors, negative energy, and ancient incantations.From their first meeting, life erupts into a series of astonishing and often hilarious disasters: a man dies laughing, a car bursts into flames, a singer drops dead on stage, and three nurses slip and fall during childbirth.They are blessed with twins: Sam, who inherits supernatural misfortune, and Clara, who inherits supernatural luck.Sam grows up lonely and ostracized until he meets Diana — a woman born on the exact same rare date and time. Their meeting ignites the final battle between misfortune and love... a battle that can only be won with one weapon: true love.A novel about family, sacrifice, and loss. About the superstitions we cling to in order to survive. And about the one unchanging truth: that love, whatever its form and whatever its cost, is stronger than misfortune, stronger than luck, and stronger than death itself.Ten minutes. That's all it takes to change everything.

This is not a novel about love that dies. It is about love born from the ashes of a love that perished.Ram, a prince of twenty-two, watches his beloved wife Layla and their newborn son die in his arms on a single, horrifying night. Broken beyond repair, he abandons his crown, his kingdom, and his little brother Jud, fleeing into the rain without a backward glance.Eight years later, he is a simple stable hand in the kingdom of Bam. There he meets Shama, a merchant's daughter with eyes as green as the spring sea. In her, he finds the echo of a love he thought he had buried forever. Shama risks everything, leaving a palace of gold and silk to sleep on hay and eat dry bread beside him.Their love blooms in a ruined stable under a perforated roof. But happiness is a fragile guest. Poverty, a bitter winter, and a devastating childbirth conspire to tear them apart. Shama dies in his arms, just as Layla did, leaving him with nothing but a sieve and a heart full of ashes.Consumed by grief, Ram wanders for seven years, sifting seawater, searching for Shama's eyes in the waves. He finds himself in the kingdom of Bahran, where he meets Shams, Shama's own sister. She offers him a chance at a new life, but he refuses her. To preserve his loyalty to his lost love and his friendship with the king, he has already committed an unspeakable act of self-mutilation.A false accusation of rape lands him on death row. Only a small, sealed box can prove his innocence. What it contains will shatter a kingdom, reveal a terrible truth, and set him free at last.Shama's Eyes is an epic tale of sacrifice, madness, and the kind of love that survives even death. It is a story about a man who lost everything but his nobility, and a woman whose love was more precious than any crown.