WINNER OF THE BEST NOVEL AWARD AT THE CAIRO INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2025. When a university student and his professor delve into a profound philosophical debate surrounding the miraculous legend of Abdullah bin Mubarak-an ancient Islamic figure said to have been in two places at once-their dialogue triggers an unsettling reality. The professor suddenly vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only a locked smartphone and a dangerous, cryptic trust. As the student struggles to decipher its contents, he is plunged into a high-stakes mystery where historical Sufi lore intersects with modern anxieties over digital surveillance, privacy, and the heavy burden of truth. Fusing historical-religious intrigue with contemporary thriller elements, The Ghost of Abdullah bin Mubarak transforms a locked screen into a modern-day Pandora’s box, delivering a brilliant, thought-provoking examination of knowledge and secrets in the digital age.