My "Tell Me About" Box (Gift Box of 5 "Tell Me" Hardbound Books) [Prophets Muhammed, Musa, Yusuf (peace be upon them), Hajj and Creation] Ages 8 to 12+

ISBN: 8178981513
Author: Saniyasnain Khan, others
Publisher: Goodword Books (2004)
Pages: 300 Binding: Hardcover

Description from the publisher:

The "Tell Me About" series is a wonderful children's reference set, designed to aid young students in their quest for beneficial knowledge. The 5 books in this series delve deep, but in an engaging manner, into their respective topics. Each book has vivid color photos on every page, and easy to read accompanying text. These books will serve the needs of students in elementary schools and beyond.

Tell Me About Creation:

The intention of this book is to enable us to see the Miracle of Creation in things we often encounter in the world around us, but to which we give no special thought. Throughout our entire lives, most of us think about our own materialistic needs and lead a life far removed from God, thus failing to see the evidence of God?s existence. For interested readers, this book will open up new horizons on the wonder of God?s Creation. Perusal and understanding this book will be important steps in arriving at an understanding of the Creator.

Though innumerable theories have been put forward concerning the evolution of life on earth, the fact that none of them have stood up to scientific scrutiny is discussed in detail in this book. The aim of the author is to encourage readers to think about basic, faith related issues, such as the existence of God and His Greatness, and to expose the distortions of many currently held theories and beliefs.

Tell Me About Musa:

This book represents the life and times of the Prophet Musa (Pbuh), from the days of his infancy, when he was put in a box in the river Nile, to the period of his divine mission and preaching to Allah?s words.

It describes how Allah saved him miraculously form the death sentence of the tyrant Firawn, his upbringing in the palace, and his journey to Madyan and back when, on Mount Sinai, Allah spoke to him directly.

It goes on to describe the parting of the sea and the utter defeat of Firawn and his mighty army as Prophet Musa leads his followers out of Egypt. Finally, the Children of Israel reached the Promised land. The life of Musa (pbuh) is full of happenings, adventures and excitement, and has lessons and guidelines for all time.

The focus throughout the book is on the spirit of the Prophet Musa?s story and on the lessons that it has for our daily lives. These exciting historical events are presented in a simple, informative style, with beautiful illustrations, so that young people may easily understand and enjoy them.

Tell Me About the Prophet Muhammad:

This book presents the life of the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, from his childhood in the desert to his divine mission and early preaching in Makkah. It goes on to describe the hostility of Makkans towards his message, their total boycott of him and his family, the Night Journey to seven heavens, and the migration from Makkah to Madinah.

The Prophet was welcomed in Madinah and lived there for ten years, teaching and calling people to the truth.

The focus throughout the book is on the spirit of the Prophet's teachings, and on the lessons that should be derived from it for our daily life. These exciting historical events are presented in a simple, informative style, with beautiful illustrations, so that young people may understand and enjoy them.

Tell Me About the Hajj:

The story of hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, begins over 4000 years ago when, following the Divine command, the Prophet Ibrahim travelled for a long distance until he reached the hot, barren lands of Arabia. There he left his wife, hagar, and his little baby, Ismail.

The story goes on to tell how Hagar struggled to find water for her baby and how at last the miraculous Zamzam spring came gushing out and saved their lives. This is followed by the great sacrifice of Ibrahim, the building of the Kabah and the call to Hajj.

Today, in response to this call, and following in the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad, over two million believers from every corner of the globe gather in Makkah every year.

This book explains the importance of the annual pilgrimage - one of the pillars of Islam - with a special focus on the Prophet Muhammad's Hajj. These exciting historical events are presented in a simple, informative style, with beautiful illustrations, so that young people may understand and enjoy them.

Tell Me About Yusuf:

This book tells the Prophet Yusuf (or Joseph) and his brothers. It starts in Yusuf’s early childhood when his family used to live in tents in the desert, then moves on to the time when he was almost grown up and his brothers threw him into a dry well. It describes how this horrific incident comes as a blessing in disguise, for the young Yusuf was taken to Egypt by a caravan and ultimately made a powerful and trusted minister of the Egyptian king. He was also made a prophet by Allah.

This is a deluxe, hardcover large size book, excellent for long-term self study, reading aloud to children, or bedtime reading.