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Ossama Al-Muslim
Native name
Ossama Mohamed Saad Al-Muslim
Born5 March 1977
Al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province,  Saudi Arabia
OccupationNovelist, Writer
LanguageArabic language, English Language
Nationality Saudi Arabia
Alma materKing Faisal University
Period2015
SubjectSuspense, Science fiction, Horror fiction
Years active2015 - till now
Notable worksBasaten Arabistan, Malhamet Al-Bohour Al-saba'a, Khouf
Notable awardsNational Cultural Awards Initiative, Literature Award, 2024

Osama Al-Muslim (born March 5, 1977) is a Saudi writer and novelist whose work is notable for its exploration of fantasy and historical fantasy genres.[1] His narratives are distinguished by their engrossing plots, cinematic techniques of storytelling, and dialogue. He frequently presents events in a non-linear fashion with unconventional and distinctive names, and the majority of his novels are distinguished by their unexpected conclusions. Some of his works, including Khouf, Basaten Arabistan, and the initial section of Lug, have been translated into English. He has additionally collaborated with Kuwaiti author Abdulwahab Al-Rifai on a novel entitled Makhṭūṭāt Madfūna (Buried Manuscripts). [2]In 2024, he was bestowed with the "Literature" accolade at the fourth iteration of the National Cultural Awards Initiative.[3]

Osama Al-Muslim has published 32 novels, with some of his works including Khouf trilogy (Khouf, Khouf 2, and Khouf 3), which is currently being adapted into a Saudi television series based on the novels.[4][5] Other noteworthy works include the Basaten Arabistan series, which comprises six parts; the Lug: Epic of the Seven Seas series, which consists of five parts; and the Sakhab Al-Khaseef short story series, which has three parts.[6] Additionally, he has authored one installment of Al-Dawa'ir Al-Khams (The Five Circles), which is part of the Basaten Arabistan series, as well as the two-part novel Wahg Al-Banafsag.[7]

Moreover, he collaborated with other authors on several occasions, contributing to the completion of Makhtuṭat Madfuna (Buried Manuscripts) and writing standalone novels such as Hatha Ma Hadatha Ma'ee (This is What Happened to Me), Al-Ghayhab, Al-Nida'a (The Call), Al-Waleema (The Feast), Al-Intihazi (The Opportunist), and Layla Matira (A Rainy Night). Additionally, he authored a five-part series, which can be read in any order, including Ageeg, Ard Al-Qarabeen (Land of Sacrifices), Gaheem Al-A'abireen (Hell of the Passersby), Shabakat Al-A'ankaboot (Spider's Web), and Saad Al-Dabbas.

Early life

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Osama Mohammed Al-Muslim was born on March 5, 1977, in Al-Ahsa Governorate. He completed his university education at King Faisal University in Hofuf, where he majored in English literature. This later enabled him to translate some of his works of fiction into English.[8]

Career beginnings and difficulties

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Al-Muslim began his career as a reader, spending much of his life reading and studying. Before publishing his first novels, he faced challenges securing a publishing contract. His debut novel, "Khouf," was published in 2015, followed by about ten more novels in the next three years. He revealed that "Khouf" was originally intended as a personal diary or semi-autobiography, drawing from his own experiences. He explained, "While a diary cannot be published, a novel based on a diary can." Al-Muslim self-published "Khouf," distributing around a thousand copies to establish himself as a novelist. Subsequently, the novel sold approximately 150,000 copies.

He publishing the novel "The Orchards of Arabistan" in the same year.[9] In this novel, the author returns to the pre-Islamic era and continues to explore the nature of the mysterious fantasy. His decision to return to such events and times was motivated by his profound love and passion for Arab civilization, which he sought to experience through his writing. With the publication of the first volume, the series begins, entitled Orchards of Arabistan, which was succeeded in 2016 by the second part, League of Devils. The third part, Ryah Al-Hagr,[10] was released in the same year, concluding the initial narrative arc and introducing new elements, timeframes, and characters. Subsequent sections of the series, which are connected to the preceding events, commence with the fourth part, entitled "The Lame," published in 2018, and the fifth part, "The Hybrid Witch," released in 2020. These sections serve to integrate the various parts of the series and address interrelated narratives. The sixth part, "The Lion's Den," was published in 2021, and the final three sections of the series are collectively referred to as the "Lame Trilogy."[11]

Literary and narrative style

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Al-Muslim's deep connection to the sea was a constant source of inspiration for his creative work. The ocean's vastness, mystery, and freedom resonated with him deeply. His fascination extended to the legends and myths associated with the sea, particularly the enigmatic concept of mermaids. This maritime influence is evident in his exploration of the boundaries of human imagination and the secrets that lie beneath the waves.

His research into this subject ignited a desire to utilize the rich seam of material available for writing purposes. Consequently, he elected to publish the "Seven Seas Epic" series. Subsequently, he elected to publish the "Epic of the Seven Seas" series in 2017, comprising five parts. These included the novel "Lug," "Queen of the Granites," and "The Revolt of the Poplars" in 2018, and "The Conflict of the Queens" in 2019.[12][13] The series concluded with the novel "Dawn of the Sirens" in 2021.

In 2016, he published the Sakhab Al-Khaseef series,[14] a short story collection comprising three parts. The series is notable for its blend of horror, mystery, and truncated endings, which led some to refer to it as the "fear series." Its terrifying events and narrative style contributed to its reputation as a noteworthy addition to the horror genre.

In the same year, 2017, the author published the novel Violet Glow. In 2019, he published the novel The Five Circles, which is closely related to the Groves of Arabistan series. In certain sections of the novel, the narrative references events that transpired in the series from pre-Islamic times to the present day, as experienced by the protagonists in the 20th century. The intertextuality between the preceding series and the novel "The Five Circles" is evident in the way the characters seem to retain their vitality, as the author employs a technique of intertextuality and coincidence to create the characters in this novel.[15]

List of publications

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Since his inaugural publication in 2015, he has produced nearly 26 novels across four series, with one joint novel, Makhtuṭat Madfuna "Buried Scrolls," written in collaboration with the author Abdelwahab Al-Sayed Al-Rifai. Three of his novels have been translated into English. These include the opening volume of the novel "Khouf" and two parts of the "Basateen Arabistan " series of novels.

Khouf Series

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Khouf Series
Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
Khouf[16] 302 Page 1 Januarry 2015 Arabic Literature Center
Khouf 2[17] 312 Page 5 March 2018 Arabic Literature Center
Khouf 3[16] 319 Page 30 September 2022 Arabic Literature Center

Basaten Arabistan Series

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The initial volume of the series was published in 2015 and is regarded as the inaugural series authored by Al-Muslim.[18]

The series is an epic that takes place during the pre-Islamic era of Jahiliyyah. It revolves around the conflict and retribution between two women, Afsar, a Persian, and Da'aja, an Arab. To achieve their goals, they enlist the aid of a group of witches, initiating a war between them. The series is composed of two sections, each comprising three parts of a novel. It is anticipated that the series will conclude with the release of the sixth part, titled A'areen Al-Asad.

Basaten Arabistan - The first three Parts
Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
Basaten Arabistan[19] 535 Page 8 March 2015 Arabic Literature Center
Aesabet Al-Shayateen[20] 512 Page 21 February 2016 Arabic Literature Center
Ryah Hagr[21] 573 page 14 August 2016 Arabic Literature Center
Basaten Arabistan - The Second three Parts
Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
Al-A'arga'[22] 512 Page 1 November 2018 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Sahera Al-Hagena[23] 528 Page 21 February 2020 Arabic Literature Center
A'areen Al-Asad[24] 655 page 2021 Arabic Literature Center

Series Malhamet Al-Bohour Al-Saba'a[25]

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Malhamet Al-Bohour Al-Saba'a is a fictional series that has been released in five installments from 2017 to the present. The series has achieved notable commercial success, ranking as a bestseller in the majority of Gulf Arab countries. The narrative is situated within the context of the Seven Seas, revolving around the protagonist, Princess Lug of the Seven Seas, who employs various strategies to assert her authority over the Seven Seas.[26]

Series Malhamet Al-Bohour Al-Saba'a - Horror Short Stories
Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
Lug[26] 512 page 5 March 2017 Arabic Literature Center
Malekat Al-Gharaneq[27] 512 Page 5 August 2017 Arabic Literature Center
Thawret Al-Hour[28] 504 page 1 June 2018 Arabic Literature Center
Sera'a Al-Malekat[29] 535 Page 1 August 2019 Arabic Literature Center
Fagr Al-Sayrenat[26] 503 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center

Tholathyet Sakhab Al-Khaseef

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The novel is comprised of a series of Horror short stories, marking the author's inaugural experience with this literary form. The open endings of these stories contribute to their overall air of mystery, as the narratives pertain to other realms and the enigmas that surround them. The author capitalizes on this aspect by delineating the events of each story in a way that leaves the reader with a sense of wonder and curiosity. Currently, three parts of the novel have been released.

Tholathyet Sakhab Al-Khaseef - Horror Short Stories
Parts Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
1 Sakhab Al-Khaseef[30] 447 Page 4 February 2016 NovaPlus - Arabic Literature Center
2 Sakhab Al-Khaseef[31] 430 Page 5 November 2017 Arabic Literature Center
3 Sakhab Al-Khaseef[32] 528 Page 23 February 2019 Arabic Literature Center

Individual novels

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Name of the novel Pages Year of release Publishing House
Wahag Al-Banafseg[33] 304 page 26 April 2017 Madad For Publishing and Distribution
Wahag Al-Banafseg 2 424 Page 1 January 2020 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Dawa'er Al-Khams[34] 352 Page 2 November 2019 Arabic Literature Center
Makhtutat Madfouna[35] 335 Page 14 September 2017 Novaplus For Publishing and Distribution
Ageeg 119 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Sa'ad Al-Dabas 111 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Ard Al-Qarabeen 119 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Shabaket Al-A'ankabout 119 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Gaheem Al-A'abreen 111 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Haza Ma hadath Ma'ay 447 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Layla Matera 160 Page 2021 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Neda' 144 Page 4 September 2023 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Walema 247 page 2023 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Ghayhab 192 page 2023 Arabic Literature Center
Al-Entehazy 208 page 2023 Arabic Literature Center

Reception of his works

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Novelist Osama Al-Muslim attracted considerable attention from the Arab media following the overwhelming demand for his novels at the Rabat International Book Fair in 2024. This was accompanied by reports of stampedes and cases of fainting among those seeking his autograph.[36][37]

Awards

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In the fourth cycle of the National Cultural Awards Initiative, he was the recipient of the Literature Award.[38]

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Buried manuscripts". almalomat. March 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Accessed on 2020-01-20.
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  10. ^ "Winds of Hagar - Orchards of Arabistan 3". Quotes. March 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-07-26. Accessed on 2019-02-20.
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  12. ^ "About A Clash of Queens". almalomat. March 27, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-07-15. Accessed on 2019-02-20.
  13. ^ "Signing ceremony for 'Queen of the Granites' by Osama bin Mohammed Al-Musallam". Al-Bawaba News. Archived from the original on 2017-11-05. Accessed on 2018-08-24.
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  19. ^ Orchards of Arabistan- ISBN 9786038372067
  20. ^ League of Devils - Gardens of Arabistan 2- ISBN 9786030001118
  21. ^ Winds of Hagar - Groves of Arabistan 3.- The Book of the Hybrid Witch of Arabistan 5, ISBN 9786038299319
  22. ^ Al-Argaa- ISBN 9786038258514
  23. ^ The Hybrid Witch - Groves of Arabistan 5. ISBN 9786038299319
  24. ^ The Lion's Den-Groves of Arabistan, 6. ISBN 9786038372067
  25. ^ Dawn of the Sirens - L5. ISBN 9786038321850
  26. ^ a b c Lug Series by Osamah M. Al Muslim. ISBN 9786038252369
  27. ^ Malekat Al-Gharaneq - Lug2. ISBN 9786038218976
  28. ^ Thawrat Al-Hour - Lug3. ISBN 9786038252369
  29. ^ Sera'a Al-Malekat - Lug4 ISBN 9786038280300
  30. ^ Sakhab Al-Khaseef #1. ISBN 9789996694073
  31. ^ Sakhab Al-Khaseef #2- ISBN 9786038226674
  32. ^ Sakhab Al-Khaseef #3. ISBN 9786038270172
  33. ^ Wahag Al-Banafseg. ISBN 9786038346457
  34. ^ Al Dawa'er Al-Khams. ISBN 9786038270509
  35. ^ Makhtutat Madfouna. ISBN 9789996618635
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  38. ^ ""Saudi Culture" crowns pioneers and innovators in 16 cultural sectors". aawsat.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-11. Accessed on 2024-09-10.
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