In Search of an Oasis

by A. Ubaidillah

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, two cousins, Iskandar and Indra, embark on separate journeys in Jordan. Iskandar yearns to atone for his sins by returning to Islam, whereas Indra wants to fulfil his father and grandfather’s wishes by continuing his religious education. In Jordan, they encounter the two faces of religion and humanity – the good and the evil. Iskandar relocates to a refugee camp, where he serves an enigmatic religious leader who shows him the way to resolve his sinful past. Living in Irbid as a university student, Indra crosses paths with a Jordanian family and falls in love with their daughter, Hiba. Though it seems they have found their oasis, it does not take long for them to realise that what they have might just be a mirage.

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Published January 1, 2024

About the author

Ahmad Ubaidillah is a researcher, author, translator, and poet from Singapore.