Stories from Early Islam — Page vii
vi saved the trouble of sifting facts from myths in order to present the truth in its barest form: these are true stories. All true stories have a moral and the collection in this book are no exception. We learn how the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, underwent various trials and how a firm belief in the pow- ers of the Almighty helped them overcome the enemies. Children will welcome this book and will want to read it again and again. They love stories as they present a logical sequence of events, providing an accurate descrip tion of vari- ous characters and inspire them to model themselves along the footsteps of a famous hero. All parents are urged to encourage this experience in order to mould the character of the present generation who have a tremendous lot to learn from the past and upon whom we have high hopes for the future. Indeed this is a most useful book to have in any library. B. A. Rafiq Imam The London Mosque February 1975