The Halal Chicken Farm of Brother Uthman

A chaotic farm, a booming friend, and a massive quest for a righteous marriage! Tariq is a quiet Islamic author who travels to the tranquil Fayoum Oasis to escape the noisy streets of Cairo, work on his next book, and seriously consider finding a pious wife. Unfortunately, peace is the absolute last thing on the itinerary when his overwhelmingly energetic friend, Brother Uthman, ropes him into his latest "brilliant" scheme: managing a massive, up-to-date halal chicken farm. Armed with boundless optimism, an absolute lack of farming experience, and relying entirely on interest-free loans (Qard Hasan), Uthman's business plan quickly plunges into pure chaos. Tariq soon finds his days consumed by frantically escaping fowls, disastrously cold dinners, and increasingly impatient local tradesmen demanding the repayment of their massive debts. Amidst the flying feathers and chaotic financial maneuvers, Tariq finds his thoughts turning toward Sister Fatimah, a modest and intelligent sister staying at a neighboring estate. But the path to a halal marriage is never simple-especially when it involves impressing her highly temperamental father, Professor Abu Fatimah, who has less than zero patience for Uthman's disastrous antics.

Pagina's: 261, Paperback, Independently published