Salik lives in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Life takes a turn when he had to flee Kashmir due to some tough circumstances. This novel is for all of those who are seeking some meaning in their lives. And it is also a story of all the experiences we face in this life, including separation, pain, longing, and a constant search for a place which feels like home. The story of a boy Salik, who ends leaving his family and his lover Fatimah, embarks on a journey of discovery and encapsulates many mysteries. Fatimah and his life is also a reflection of the deep love they share. It's also a memoir of how they go through the struggle of separation. After decades of distance and wanderings, how does the life of Salik unfold?
Zubair Arif Shah was born in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He was raised in Kashmir and currently lives in Istanbul, Turkey. He was inspired towards writing especially in the years he lived in New Delhi and discovered great Urdu language poetry. He loves to constantly travel and is influenced profoundly by the thoughts and ideas of Sufism.