Torchbearers of Islam -
Stories of the Sahabah : Volume V,
[A5+] Paperback - 170 pages,
by Noura Durkee,
Part of the 'Stories of the Sahabah' Series, USA.
Description :
'Torchbearers of Islam' is the fifth volume in the popular series, Stories of the Sahabah, adapted by Hajjah Noura Durkee from Arabic and urdu sources in an engaging and comprehensive way.
This Fifth Volume contains the stories of 12 prominent Companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, those who strove to spread the Message of Islam. After establishing a Muslim community in Madinah, the Beloved Prophet, may Allah bless him & grant him peace, began looking beyond the borders of Arabia. In paying attention to Allah's call that Islam is a deen (religion) for all peoples, he, salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, sent his most trusted Sahabah to call others to Islam. The stories of some of these ''Ambassadors for Islam'' are given here.
Table of Contents :
---Publishers Note,
---[1] 'Abdullah ibn Abbas,
-------The Humble Student,
-------The Young Boy,
-------An Attempt at Reconciliation,
-------A Wealth of Knowledge,
-------Reminding the Believers.
---[2] 'Abdullah ibn Hudhafah as-Sahmi,
-------Taking the Message of Islam Abroad,
-------The Brave Message-Bearer,
-------Fearing only Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala.
---[3] Abu ad-Darda,
-------Getting Rid of His Burdens,
-------An Admonishment,
-------Hate the Action, not the Person,
-------Beware of Sitting in the Markets,
-------Faith before Wealth,
-------A Traveller's Provisions,
-------Abu ad-Darda on His Deathbed,
-------The Reward of Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala.
---[4] al-Bara 'ibn al-Malik al-Ansari,
-------The Fierce Fighter,
-------The Dream Fulfilled.
---[5] Fairuz ad-Dailami,
-------Rasulullah, salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam, confronts the defiance.
---[6] Hatib ibn Abu Balta'a,
-------Hatib meets the Archbishop of Alexandria,
-------Hatib returns to Rasulullah, salla Allahu 'alayhi wa Sallam,
-------The Treaty is Broken,
-------A Betrayal.
---[7] Mujza'ah ibn Thawr as-Sadusi,
-------The Muslims Set Out for Jihad,
-------The Muslims Lay Siege,
-------A Mysterious Message,
-------A Dangerous Mission,
-------Mujza'ah Leads the Way.
---[8] ar-Rabi' ibn Ziyad al-Harith & Muhajir ibn Ziyad al-Harith,
-------Ar-Rabi' and Muhajir Enter the Army of Islam,
-------Al-Muhajir Becomes a Martyr,
-------Ar-Rabi' Continues the Mission,
-------Ar-Rabi' Negotiates Peace,
-------From Warrior to Ruler.
---[9] Sa'id ibn 'Amr al-Jumahi,
-------Teaching Through Example,
-------Committed to Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala,
-------The Humble Leader.
---[10] Thabit ibn Qais al-Ansari,
-------The Promise of Paradise,
-------The Promise Fulfilled,
-------The True Dream.
---[11] Umair ibn Sa'd,
-------A Test of Loyalty,
-------Governor of the City of Hims,
-------The Long Walk Home,
-------Humility and Simplicity.
---[12] 'Utbah ibn Ghazwan,
-------The Army Sets Out,
-------'Utbah ibn Ghazwan is Victorious,
-------From Warrior to City Planner.
---Appendix,
------Transliterated Names of the Sahabah & Other Historical Notables,
------Glossary,
------Transliteration Chart,
------Islamic Invocations (Terms of (Adaab) Etiquette),
------About the Author.
The Author : Hajjah Noura Durkee graduated with an M.A. in Fine Arts from Stanford University. She studied Arabic and Islamic culture at Um al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia and attended the Kamel Ibrahim School of Islamic Calligraphy in Alexandria, Egypt. She has travelled throughout the world as an educator and lecturer. She is the wife of Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee al-Shadhili. Together they have edited, illustrated and written numerous books on a wide range of topics related to Islam.
Also available by Noura Durkee :
Sahabah Stories I - Those Promised Paradise,
Sahabah Stories II - The First Ones,
Sahabah Stories III - The Loyal Ansar,
Sahabah Stories IV - Hearts have Changed,
Sahabah Stories V - Torchbearers of Islam.