Allah Miyan's Workshop: A Novel

Discover a humorous, tender, and piercingly poignant novel about childhood, innocence, and resilience in Allah Miyan's Workshop by acclaimed Urdu writer Mohsin Khan, masterfully translated into English by Maaz Bin Bilal!

About the Book: In a small village in Awadh, fourteen-year-old Gibran lives an innocent, vibrant life. While his conservative father wants him employed in a mosque, and Gibran dutifully attends the madrasa, memorizes his lessons, and helps his Amma at home, his mind is filled with the simple wonders of youth—flying kites, tying strings to dragonflies, skipping class to watch the Nat's tamasha, getting caned for a stolen coin, and pondering why the Creator made both the cat and the hen. But Gibran's world turns completely upside down when devastating news arrives: his father has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism. Suddenly thrust into a reality of death, parting, and abandonment, Gibran's only refuge becomes the boundless world of his imagination. Celebrated for its unique blend of humor, warmth, and devastating emotional depth, this remarkable novel captures the fragility of childhood and the heavy burdens of an unjust world.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Acclaimed Translation: Translated with masterly precision by Maaz Bin Bilal, bringing one of modern Urdu literature's finest voices to an English-reading audience.

• Profound Narrative: Explores heavy themes of state injustice, loss, and trauma through the innocent, imaginative perspective of a young boy.

• Rich Cultural Tapestry: Set in the heartland of Awadh, offering vivid sensory details of village life, tradition, and youthful mischief.

• The Perfect Gift: A powerful, deeply moving present for readers of contemporary literary fiction, translated novels, and thought-provoking social narratives.