Resources For Press & Media
Explore this page to learn more about the world of Khayaal. Meet the creators, discover the vision, and share in the world of Ikleel.
Watch interviews and conversations with the founders of Tales of Khayaal, explore media features, and download official artwork and press resources.
Spotlight
Is This the Muslim Lord of the Rings? | Peter Gould
What would a Muslim world of fantasy look like? Tolkien gave us Middle-earth. C.S. Lewis gave us Narnia. Could Islamic storytelling create fictional worlds that capture the imagination of a generation?
A Muslim Epic Takes Shape
Explore a fictional universe inspired by Islamic spirituality and Muslim cultures. This Blogging Theology feature introduces Tales of Khayaal to audiences drawn to epic adventures, imaginative worlds, and stories with a deeper purpose.
Podcasts & Interviews
Khayaal a world of spiritual imagination
Tales of Khayaal is a fictional creative universe inspired by deep spiritual concepts and the rich legacy of diverse Muslim cultures.
Co-creators Peter Gould and Rehan Khan were drawn by the metaphysical act of khayaal, a form of spiritual imagination within the Islamic tradition. Over several years, their shared vision was developed into a crafted universe full of unique lore, layered stories and adventures with memorable characters exploring timely themes.
The creative development process has involved contributions from a gifted global team of inspiring artists, creatives and designers, supported by Gould Studio and a community of like-hearted friends and fans.
Tales of Khayaal has a long-term mission to inspire millions of hearts with virtue-based storytelling as a wholesome, globally-loved creative brand through a book series, card games, TTRPG, animation, films and video games, God-Willing.
Meet the like-hearted founders of Khayaal
Rehan Khan
Writer, Loremaster, Professor
He is also the author of a Tomb of Empires (2024) a historical fiction set in 90BC in the Middle East, the Carnegie nominated A Tudor Turk trilogy (2019-2022) set in the Ottoman Empire.
Outside of writing Rehan is a visiting-professor who teaches post-graduate courses in Moral Leadership, Personal Influence and Managing with AI at one of the world’s leading international business schools. And is co-host of the Waystations Podcast..
Peter Gould
Designer, Dreamer, Gamer
His popular online programs and bestselling book, The Heart of Design, have impacted thousands of professionals on their journey toward “design for remembrance” in an age of “design for distraction.”
Mohammed Alwassabi
Strategist, Builder & Partner
He led media and entertainment investments at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and served as Acting CEO of QSAS, a PIF company creating original, culturally rooted experiences.
At Khayaal he leads strategy, partnerships and finance, helping the universe grow across books, games and beyond.
Dive into the world of Khayaal
Read sample chapters from Book One, or watch and listen to the audio book on YouTube.
Dive into the captivating world of Khayaal and experience the adventure firsthand. The first five sample chapters offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of stories that await you.
