Tales of Khayaal: Aron

By: Rehan Khan

Narrated by: David Williamson

A journey into the realm of spiritual imagination

Set in the third epoch of the planet Ikleel, the arrival of a comet signifies the approach of the Final Standing, an apocalyptic end time when an ancient enemy of humanity, Mörtan, is set to return.

Zorar and his apprentice Alifa, both Grand Conduits of Nur, urgently prepare for the coming time along with other Nurani Conduits.

Meanwhile, Arön, their home, has fallen under the control of the Syndicate, a sinister organisation seeking to plunder centuries of imperial wealth.

Cataclysymic events, a fracturing of society, a loss of what was sacred, will all beg the question—what does it mean to be human in a time of relentless techno-scientific change?

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©2025 Rehan Khan (P)2021 Peter Gould

World creation

Loved the setting, story, and world creation. Rehan’s character development is great. I found the parallels of the storyline and the Muslim world drawing me in from the first chapter. Can’t wait for book 2.

Brilliant story

This was a wonderful first book in this new universe. So many things to love. All the characters and world building is phenomenal!

the clash between modernity and faith

the clash between modernity and faith depicted in a vivid world on the brink of being swallowed up by the desires and hunger for power that modernity promises. While the Faith of those who are connected to the creator by faith and draw on that power struggle to maintain the balance of a world on fire. dune meets the Arabia in this epic tale absolutely a great listen and look forward to future books from the author.

beautiful story, campy reader

LOVE the text, and the person reading the female parts sounds natural and excellent. the main performer however... when he does character voices it sounds like bad caricature. he's done a lot of other books that were fine when he sticks to his normal voice. I keep groaning out loud in public when he turns on the accents though. The production is also rough- the cuts between the female reader and the narrator during dialog are jarring. All that said, this story is a fantastic adventure. Definitely recommend.

Book 1 review

I found the book very well written/voiced and enjoyable. When I stated listening, it sounded familiar like any Western pop culture works we grew up consuming; Kha is the Force, Conduits are Jedi. Sure, but as I progressed I was touched by the topics and themes the story tackled, ones that mattered to me as a Muslim. I’ve grown to care for the characters of the pious order of Nurani conduits and curious to learn more about their backgrounds and those of other characters. I found myself smiling many times as I heard the aphorisms at the start of each chapter, or the characters like Zorar and Durayd mentor and comfort Alifa with Islamic inspired sayings, and I chuckled at the Qahwa versus Tea rivalry. I think Tales of Khayal is a dream come true for countless Muslims, an expansive universe and spiritually grounded creative playground of our own. I pray that Allah guides you through this journey, and that this universe you’re creating provides meaning and beauty to its readers, comfort and anchorage for us Muslims and introduce non-Muslims to our beautiful religion and worldview.

You’ve brought back a 20 years lapsed fantasy reader.