Embedded in every civilisation is a poetic history of its people. The stanzaic, metric, and rhythmical structure has shaped, ordered, and re-ordered our understanding of humanity since the beginning of language. Many biographers have written about Muhammad ﷺ, the Prophet of Islam, but none have employed this literary device to relate his story in detail.
The Beloved Prophet ﷺ: An Illustrated Biography in Rhyme is a story overflowing with emotion and sentiment, presented in the most compressed literary style. This is not the only element that sets this unique biography apart. Combined with these verses is beautiful hand-drawn artwork that further animates the spirit of this profound story.
The book comprises:
- 52 chapters, each with its corresponding artwork,
- 624 stanzas and
- 2,496 verses
- to delight a variety of palates ranging from the young to the old!
About the author
After many years in the corporate world, Zaahied Sallie decided to pursue his passion and dream of becoming a writer. Being the son of a writer and husband of a linguist made the migration easier but no less daunting. He founded Red Kufi Books, a small independent publishing house based in Cape Town, South Africa. Zaahied co-authored his first children's picture book, We Love to Play Pray, with his wife, Nurah Tape, in 2016. The Beloved Prophet - An Illustrated Biography in Rhyme is his solo debut work.
Author: Zaahied Sallie
Format: Hardback
Pages: 115
Publisher: Claritas Books
Published: 2020
ISBN: 9781800119833
Dimensions: 28 x 21 cm