Born in 2004 in Moradabad, Jamal Islam is an Aligarh Muslim University student whose writing captures the resilience of rural Indian life. After chronicling his first battle with blood cancer in I Will Survive, Jamal continues to fight the disease today. Writing has become his sanctuary—a disciplined habit developed during the stolen moments of treatment and recovery to find creative purpose. In his second book, The Veil of Fate, he shares the miraculous true story of his friend Ahmed, proving that divine timing and faith can weave wonders into any life.

The Veil of Fate is the true, inspiring story of Ahmed, a humble brass craftsman whose life exemplifies unwavering faith and divine timing. Despite enduring business struggles and overwhelming debt, he maintains a deep trust in God’s plan. Years after making a silent wish to marry a girl he saw briefly in a black dress, Ahmed agrees to an arranged marriage with a stranger to honor his dying father’s final wish. During the “Muh Dikhai” ritual, he miraculously discovers his bride is that very same girl. Ahmed’s journey proves that sincerity and faith can lead to unexpected miracles.