The Messengers, Monsters, and Moral Instructors of Islamic Literature
Angel, Djinn, and Ghoul: each of these creatures appears in numerous Islamic scriptures or stories, from the Qur’an to the Thousand and One Nights to epic poetry.
Saladin Ahmed was born in Detroit. He has been a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story and the Campbell Award for Best New SF/F Writer. His short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and podcasts. His novel, Throne of the Crescent Moon, is forthcoming from DAW Books.
Angel, Djinn, and Ghoul: each of these creatures appears in numerous Islamic scriptures or stories, from the Qur’an to the Thousand and One Nights to epic poetry.