The Black Knight is a historical novel based on the true life of al-Miqdad Son of ʿAmr, one of the earliest believers and a companion of the Messenger of God. Born outside the protection of lineage, known for a time by names not his own, Miqdad moves through a world governed by patronage, power, and silence, learning discipline before belief and restraint before recognition. Set against the charged landscapes of Mecca, the desert roads of migration, the fields of Badr and Uhud, the siege of Egypt, and the open waters of the Mediterranean, this novel traces a life shaped by alignment rather than ambition. It follows a man who chose obedience without guarantee, action without display, and integrity without attachment to authority, becoming known not through conquest or command, but through steadiness under pressure. Drawing closely from the historical record while rendering its silences with literary precision, The Black Knight presents a portrait of faith tested in concealment, affirmed in conflict, and preserved through restraint. Dialogue and interior reflection are used to illuminate moral tension and lived consequence, not to revise events. Where history speaks plainly, the narrative follows; where it is quiet, the story remains faithful to context, structure, and known reality. This is a work of biographical historical fiction grounded in documented events, disciplined in imagination, and written with deliberate restraint. It offers not a legend shaped for comfort, but a life examined for coherence, presenting a model of strength that resists spectacle and leadership that refuses domination.

Gus Kazim is a spiritual storyteller and researcher dedicated to illuminating the lives of those whose faith shaped history. Rooted in a lifelong journey of seeking, teaching, and healing, Gus weaves narratives that blend historical precision with mystical reflection, inviting readers into deeper understanding and remembrance.