The Boy and the King: Tales from Quran and Hadith, #1

By Sister Kathryn

This is a story about a boy choosing faith and submission to God over doubt and submission to men, and the events his choice set in motion.

 

A narrative retelling of the well known hadith from Saheeh Bukhari which expands the story of the People of the Trench mentioned in the Quran in the first 10 verses of Surah Burooj.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sister Kathryn
• Release date: Sep 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201285142

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The Boy

and the King

Tales from Quran and Hadith

Volume I

Copyright © 2022 by Kathryn Lafayette

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First paperback edition September 2022

Book design by Kathryn Lafayette

Overseen and verified by Shafi N Aziz

Imagery by Kathryn Lafayette using Wombo Dream.ai

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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

Assalaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu dear readers.

The words in this book are my own, but the story belongs to all of us.

May Allah subhana wata'ala accept my intentions in narrating it to you for the benefit of the Ummah, and may He make us steadfast on this path which is True.

May He forgive me if I have mistaken or overstepped, and any fault or flaw lies only with me.

This story may be difficult for young readers on their own, and I've designed this series with families in mind.

So parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or guardians: please consider reading this story to and along with your children.

In sha Allah you will all benefit, and be able to discuss the themes and events when you are done.