Title: The 7 Moorish Kingdoms
Synopsis:
Set at the dawn of the 16th century, The 7 Moorish Kingdoms follows the life of Mohammed Sheikh, a young boy with dreams far greater than himself, as he journeys through the shifting sands of power, faith, and ambition in Moorish North Africa. In a world where dynasties fall, saints rise, and empires expand, Mohammed must navigate the complex political landscape of the seven Moorish kingdoms-Fès, Marrakech, Tlemcen, Souss, Sijilmassa, Chinguetti, and Timbuktu-all while grappling with the rise of new foreign powers, Portugal and Spain, following the discovery of the New World in 1492.
As he learns from his father, Abu Abdallah al-Qaim, and wise Sufi leaders like Abdelaziz Tebbaa, Mohammed comes to understand the frailty of empires and the enduring strength of spiritual leaders like Muhammad al-Jazuli. From the hallowed halls of the Wattasid Palace in Fès to the sacred zawiyas of Marrakech, the young Mohammed witnesses the rise and fall of rulers and begins to grasp the destiny that awaits him.
As political intrigue, historical events, and the teachings of saints intertwine, Mohammed's journey will take him across deserts, through the palaces of kings, and into the hearts of the seven Moorish kingdoms. Will he grow into the leader his people need, or will the shifting sands of history sweep him away?