Umm Aiman - A Woman from the People of Paradise

Cover: Paperback
ISBN: 9789351790730
SKU: KDBO0251
Author: Sr. Nafeesa Khan
Publisher: Goodword
Pages: 32
Size: 9'' x 7''
Weight: 140(Gram)

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Umm Aiman - A Woman from the People of Paradise

'Umm Aiman' another book in the series about the companions of the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ is a delightfully written exploration of the life of Umm Aiman an Abyssinian slave who worked as a maid in the house of Aminah, the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ mother. The Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ revered her as a mother because she looked after him and raised him after his mother's death.

The main focus is on her life in Makkah - first as a slave and then as a freed woman how she became a Muslim her marriage motherhood her migration to Madinah and her belief in the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and his mission. She endured hardships bravely and played a significant role in spreading the message of Islam.

The colourful illustrations that accompany the stories will make this an enjoyable read for children as well as adults and will help them learn about and appreciate the life of Umm Aiman.

Recommended Age: 5 to 9+

About the Author:

Sr. Nafees Khan is a graduate of Aligarh Muslim University in India and a retired member of The Ontario College of Teachers in Canada. Her career spans over thirty years as an elementary school teacher. Sr. Nafees has been an active member of the Muslim community in Canada since 1967. Her dedication to the Muslim Community and her love of teaching lead to her key role in the establishment of two prominent schools in Toronto: Islamic Foundation and Al Falah. Sr. Nafees served as Principal at both of these schools as well. Her other books are A to Z of Akhlaaq, Allah’s Zoo, Basic Duas for Children, Prophet of Peace and The Traveller from the Heavens.