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The Jewel of Medina |
Author(s): Jones, Sherry
Publisher: Beaufort Books
Format: Hardcover
List Price: Rs. 1,213
Category: Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780825305184
ISBN-10: 0825305187
Language: English
Pages: 432
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Age Range: All Ages
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Overview:Born A'isha bint Abi Bakr in seventh century Arabia and married at the age of nine, she would become the favorite wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and one of the most revered women in the Muslim faith. The Jewel of Medina illuminates the difficult path A'isha confronted, from her youthful dreams of becoming a Bedouin warrior, to her life as the beloved wife and confident of the founder of Islam.
In an era when women had few rights of their own and were often treated as chattel, A'isha used her wits, her courage, and even her sword in a struggle to control her own destiny and carve out a place for herself in the umma, fighting religious persecution, jealous sister-wives, political rivals, and her own temptations. Her ingenuity and devotion would make her an indispensable advisor to Muhammad, earn her the coveted position of his favorite wife, and ultimately make her a fierce protector of his words and legacy.
Extensively researched and elegantly crafted, The Jewel of Medina presents the beauty and harsh realities of life in an age long past, during a time of war, enlightenment, and upheaval. At once a love story, a history lesson, and a coming-of-age tale, The Jewel of Medina provides humanizing glimpses into the origins of the Islamic faith, and the nature of love, through the eyes of a truly unforgettable heroine.
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