Stories From Islamic History b y Syed Abul Hassan Ali AL Nadw

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STORIES FROM
ISLAMIC HISTORY
Sayyed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
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STORIES FROM ISLAMIC HISTORY introduces children to Muslims whose exemplary behaviour earned them a place in the annals of our heritage. Each story highlights an occasion when a person of outstanding character stood up for his faith in Allah. Some tales are from the Sirah while others depict Caliphs, sahabah, martyrs and other pious
Muslims. Accounts often focus on critical moments in their lives when they chose to follow the Straight Path rather than take an easier way. These personalities
became role models for all time when they adhered to the same Islamic principles that govern our lives today.
SAYYED ABUL HASAN ALI NADWI (1914-99), was one of the leading Muslim scholar 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; Chairman, Managing Committee, Darul Musannifin (Shibli Academy), Azamgarh, India. He authored numerous works; many have been translated into English: among them are Islam and the World; Hadith: Status and Role; Ibn Taimiyah: Life and Achievements; Studying the Glorious Qur'an; Stories of the Prophets; Muhammad the Last Prophet; Muslims: Beliefs, Customs and Traditions; A Starlight View of Islam's Past and The Minaret Speaks.
ISBN 1-872531-14-8
UK ISLAMIC ACADEMY
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Foreword.........
CONTENTS
Preface........
1. Allah Protects His Messenger..
2. 'I Have Come From the Best of People'........ 14
3. A Generous Host.......
4. The Prophet's Mosque.....
5. Not Too Young for Martyrdom.....
6. A Good Turn for Islam.........
7. Young and Keen........
8. Second Chance......
9. The Idol-Worshippers Take Revenge........... 34
10. Change of Mind........
11. A Message to the Prophet..........
Self-Denial..
13. An Unassuming Conqueror....
14. One Good Turn Deserves Another..........
15. A Great Ruler's Thriftiness......
16. Extreme Humility....
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The Idol-Worshippers Take Revenge
One day the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, decided to send a group of Muslims into enemy territory. He wanted them to find out what the idol-worshippers were up to. He knew that the enemy would be on the look-out for Muslims so he selected ten men who were willing to give their lives in the way of Allah.
The men's families and friends in Madinah realised that terrible dangers lay ahead as they said tender farewells to one another. 'Good-bye', they said. 'Until we meet again.' They knew that they might not meet again in this world.
The group, led by 'Asim ibn Thabit al-Ansari, set off towards Makkah. At a place called Had'a, between 'Usfan and Makkah, they were spotted by one of the enemy. He ran off to report: 'I have seen some Muslim men coming this way! There are not more than ten of them. Do you know about them?'
A man from the Banu Lihyan replied: 'No! We do not know! You will be well rewarded for bringing us this information. Only ten men, you say? Well, that is