Author Samir Abu Tal describes the adventures of Abd ar Rahman, the half-blind Muslim youth, son of a Black African mother and Arab father, in this epic biographical novel. Historically accurate, the narrative chronicles his early life and describes his escape from massacre by the newly rise, voracious Abbasid power. He subsequently managed to establish a dynasty in Spain, gaining military and political control. This book defines the origins of the Spanish emirate, fate of the Spanish Jews, and other significant events of that era. Written in a flowing and easy-to-read style, Falcon of The Quraysh is a literary gem to collect.