UPRIGHT SERIES 1 (Set of 8 Books)
by Umar Salim & Salimah Salim
       
       

Childhood is an impressionable age where information is rapidly absorbed; and so to Islamically educate at this crucial stage deserves maximum attention and care. Each book in this series is unique as it is the illustrated translation of an authentic Hadith (saying of the Prophet) - capturing the interest of the younger minds and helping them to better understand their religion, inculcate a love for Islam, its Prophet and lay a firm foundation for their future. All this has made these books a must for every Muslim home - delightfully illustrated, beautiful yet simple, to be enjoyed time and time again, with valuable morals which serve as a reminder.

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An amazing story about Al-Khadir, the very same wise man who Musa went in search of, in the story mentioned in the Qur’an in the chapter of "The Cave". However, this is a different story about him and how Allah put him into slavery and then freed him from it, and all the while al-Khadir went about his affairs in a noble manner, all for the sake of pleasing his Lord. Many important lessons can be learnt from this story which highlights the strength of Al-Khadir’s Eemaan and his willingness to sacrifice his own freedom for Allah’s sake.

Paperback / 24 pages / $6.00

In this day and age where people have lost faith and reliance on Allah, this heart rendering story simply narrates the tale of a wife who despite having food at all in her house, depends on Allah completely. Due to her great faith in Allah, He answers her prayers and provides her and her husband with more food than she could imagine – turn to Allah, for He is the Best of Providers is the important message here.

Paperback / 13 pages / $6.00

By Umar Salim & Salimah Salim Miracle stories have always fascinated both adults and children. "Safeena" now comes to take its place in the hearts of miracle lovers. But "Safeena" is much more than a story about miracles. It shows a lighter side of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), as he jokes with his companions. Moreover, "Safeena" is a story of submission, obedience and personal sacrifice.

Paperback / 23 pages / $6.00

A story from the days before Islam when alcohol was not forbidden. A greedy wine merchant deceives the people by selling wine which he has mixed with water. It takes a clever little monkey to draw attention to the unfairness of his actions and makes the merchant realize his mistake.

Paperback / 8 pages / $6.00

How many of us are truly grateful for what Allah has blessed us with. In this story Allah tests a leper, a bald man and one who is blind. Allah sends an angel to each man, who cures their respective illness and blesses them further with livestock, i.e., camels, cows and sheep. The three men then go along their way until it is time to be tested, to establish how grateful each one is. Two of the men prove to be proud and start telling lies which lands them in the unfortunate state they were previously in, while the third man recognizes that all his good fortune is from Allah alone and that his health and wealth are favors from his Maker. Many crucial lessons are to be found within this book, discover for yourself which of these men pleased Allah and hence enjoyed many blessings.

Paperback / 21 pages / $6.00

The story of the man who Allah forgave because of his kindness to a thirsty dog, has always been a favorite with children as well as adults. This illustrated version will only add to its popularity. As is the case with all books in this series, no addition has been made to the actual text of the hadeeth. Large type fonts make reading easier for young readers. The "Moral" page at the end of the story leaves a lasting impression on the minds of our children and helps in their overall development.

Paperback / 22 pages / $6.00

A touching story told by the Prophet (peace be upon him), full of important lessons and concepts. This beautifully illustrated version should be a fun and enjoyable way to help instill some of these ideas into the minds of our children. It will help them to appreciate and understand, among other things the importance of belief in Allah alone, the concept of being tested and the importance of remaining firm in the face of trials.

Paperback / 32 pages / $6.00

"Keeping one’s promises" is the central theme of "The Story of 1000 Dinars". Taking Allah as a witness and a guarantor to obtain a loan, a man resorts to a very unusual method in order to fulfill his promise and repay his debt when it is due. His honesty and dependence on Allah pays off for him. Finding treasures has always been a dream for many people. And when it is found, it always tends to bring about the worst in us. In the story of "The Man & the Gold", a man finds gold in a piece of land he just bought. He is confronted with the question of whether to keep it or return it to the man from whom he bought the land. He reacts in a way that is fast becoming rare. No doubt, many lessons are to be learnt from this story.

Paperback / 20 pages / $6.00