This book transports children to the inspiring stories of Muslims whose exemplary actions have obtained them a celebrated home in our treasured heritages. Each narrative highlights a time when an exemplary individual chose to take a stand for their belief in Allah. These tales come from the Sirah or portray Caliphs, sahabah, martyrs, and more. Upholding Islamic regulations, they all bravely chose to stay on the Straight Path when faced with critical life choices. These extraordinary personalities possess timeless influence, having set a standard for all who strive to live by the same Islamic faith even today.
About The Author
Sayyed Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi (1914 – 1999) was one of the leading Muslim scholars of our time. He hailed from a family which has produced such illustrious figures as Sayyed Ahmad Shahid (1786-1831). He was the Rector of Nadwatul ‘Ulama, Lucknow; Chairman, Managing Committee, Darul Musannifin (Shibli Academy); Azamgarh, India, Member of the Academy of Arts and Letters, Damascus, and the Higher Council of the Islamic Universities, Rabat and of the Academy of Arabic Language, Oman.
He was a Founder Member of the Constituent Council of the Muslim World League, Makkah and Chairman of the Oxford Centre of Islamic Studies, Oxford UK. He received the King Faisal Award and numerous other awards from national and international bodies for his services to the cause of Islam.
He was a powerful, eloquent writer and orator, both in Urdu and Arabic. His works in both these languages are numerous; many have been translated into English: among them are Islam and the World; Muslims: Beliefs, Customs and Traditions; Stories of the Prophets; Muhammad the Last Prophet, Shaikh ul-Islam Ibn Taimiyah (Taymiyyah) Life and Achievements, Studying the Glorious Qur’an; Stories from Islamic History; A Starlight View of Islam’s Past and The Minaret Speaks.
Author: Sayyed Abul Hasan 'Ali Nadwi
Format: Paperback
Pages: 77
Publisher: UK Islamic Academy
Published: 2005
Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 0.5cm
ISBN13: 9781872531144