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The book starts from the dawn of a new era for the early Muslims as they welcomed the promise of peace. Detailing The Prophet’s decision as well as efforts to invite the wider world to a better way of living. Describing how monumental the task at hand was for those selected to deliver the message. From how the messengers were chosen to visit the opulent palaces of the Roman Empire, how they travelled by boat up the Nile to Alexandria, the journey itself from crossing vast planes to approach the extravagant fortresses of mighty Persia. Including the reactions to the letters which varied in extremes, and how they all carried profound lessons. Finally, the book covers the lessons and truths that are as applicable to our lives today as they were then, all from these Letters of A Prophet.
List of contents
Introduction
The Letters
• Where the idea came from
• Where the letters were sent
• When the letters were sent
• The Prophet makes a seal
Emperor Heraclius
• Story
• Lessons we can learn
Al Muqawqis
• Story
• Lessons we can learn
King Chosroes
• Story
• Lessons we can learn
An Najashi
• Story
• Lessons we can learn
A Final Thought
References
About the author
Zimarina is a freelance writer and researcher currently based in London. She holds an MRes in Linguistics from Kings College London. Her interests include language, spirituality, social justice and … a bit too much baking.
Summary
The book starts from the dawn of a new era for the early Muslims as they welcomed the promise of peace. Detailing The Prophet’s decision as well as efforts to invite the wider world to a better way of living. Describing how monumental the task at hand was for those selected to deliver the message. From how the messengers were chosen to visit the opulent palaces of the Roman Empire, how they travelled by boat up the Nile to Alexandria, the journey itself from crossing vast planes to approach the extravagant fortresses of mighty Persia. Including the reactions to the letters which varied in extremes, and how they all carried profound lessons. Finally, the book covers the lessons and truths that are as applicable to our lives today as they were then, all from these Letters of A Prophet.
Foreword
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