The Spider and the Doves: The Story of the Hijra
by Farah Morley
"Told from the perspective of the spider and the doves that were present in the Cave of Thawr with them, (this) is a great resource to introduce children to the magnificence and significance of the Hijra. By the use of appropriate language... it helps to put things into a child’s perspective. A highly recommended read..." - review by Readlittlemuslims.com
This is the re-telling of a classic true story from the Prophet's (pbuh) life. It weaves a tale that shows how even the smallest of us can have a great destiny.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is besieged on all sides by his enemies. Allah then sends him some unlikely helpers in the form of a pair of doves and a spider. But what can a small and weak spider do to help the Messenger of Allah?
Format: Hardback with 32 pages
Recommended ages: +6 years