The Prophet’s Pond

The Prophet's Pond
Synopsis
Zayd is meeting someone by a special pond, but knowing it will be rather hard to find, he enlists the help of his mother before setting off on this journey. With each pond they encounter, Zayd's description of the special pond becomes even more elaborate than the last, until his mother finally discovers what her son is actually in search for. Will Zayd ever find the special pond? And who does Zayd hope to meet if he finds it?
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Mindful Muslim Review

A young boy earnestly searches for the meeting place of Muslims with our beloved Prophet ﷺ, not realizing it will happen in the next life. Children attach their hearts to the Prophet ﷺ by learning of his immense benefit to the believers. The vivid descriptions of his hawd–the vast body of water from which Muslims will drink on the Day of Judgment–inspire children through love and awe of the best of creation ﷺ.

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Publisher: Learning Roots
Published: 2021
ISBN13: 9781905516667
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