Trilogy
At Last We Meet (CH 21)
Asmath came to Avtandil and took his hand, leading him out like a full moon revealed from behind clouds. She brought him to Tariel, who stood and stared at him in wonder. To his eyes, the stranger looked like a star fallen from heaven. Then she spoke, revealing the truth behind her promise.
By H. J. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
A Man Undone (CH 20)
Though a prisoner now, Avtandil’s heart was at last freed from the dungeon of loneliness it had so long been chained in. He looked on in silence as Asmath stretched out the panther skin for the Knight to rest on. When Tariel sat down, he let loose a heavy sigh, morose and brooding. For all his beauty and power, the pain behind his eyes marked him as a broken man.
By H. J. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
The Threads Between Us (CH 19)
“In all the world, there is no other place you will learn the story of this Knight. Yet, if he will not tell you what you seek, it will not be told. He carries the weight of this stone around his neck, and no other can give you the truth. If your words are sincere, wait here until he returns, and above all, be calm around him.”
By H. J. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
A Knight Revealed (CH 18)
Asmath wept as she looked at the young stranger and wondered what to do about this man. He had held her against her will and threatened her life, yet he did not truly harm her. Of course, he did not give her any reason to forgive him, but her Knight was not so different than the man who sat before her. As her tears fell, she watched, and her heart began to soften.
By H. J. Buell16 days ago in Chapters
Breaking the Girl (CH 17)
She cried out at the sight of Avtandil, trying to flee into the trees, but she was not fast enough. He leaped from his horse and seized her like a bird in a net, wrestling her to the ground. She wailed at the loss of her freedom, as all wild things do.
By H. J. Buell16 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
By Wings of Time 19 days ago in Chapters
My Brother Before Me (CH 15)
“In the middle of our hunt, and seemingly from nowhere, a Black Knight appeared. The man was dark and morose, with a grim visage. It seemed as if smoke and mist had brought the spirits of the plains to life. He was seated on the blackest of steeds, which was armored and bedecked in jewels, somehow seeming to float.”
By H. J. Buell20 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
By Wings of Time 20 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 1: Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE)
Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE) Before the rise of Islam in the early 7th century, the Arabian Peninsula was a land without a unified system of law or governance. Society was organized almost entirely around tribes, and a person’s identity, safety, and honor depended on the strength of their tribal connections. There was no central authority to enforce justice, no common legal code, and no concept of equal rights across tribes. This environment shaped daily life and laid the foundation for the dramatic transformation that Islam would later bring.
By Wings of Time 20 days ago in Chapters
