The story revolves around Iftekhar, a young Muslim man raised in Delhi, struggling with a fragmented identity in a world marked by religious and political divisions. As he investigates the mysterious murder of his cousin Tauseef, Iftekhar begins a deeply personal journey — not just to solve the mystery, but also to find himself in a country that treats his identity with suspicion.
The letter “Qaaf” (ق) — the first letter of the word Qaum (nation) and Quran — becomes a metaphor throughout the novel, symbolizing the weight of belonging and the burden of faith.
As the narrative unfolds, the story delves into:
The marginalization of Muslims in post-Partition India
The Kashmir conflict
The internal conflict of a generation caught between tradition and modernity
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