About this book

The Boy, the Monk and the King is a child-friendly retelling of the authentic story of the People of the Ditch from Sahih Muslim 3005. The story follows a young boy who is sent to learn magic from the king's magician but meets a monk on his way. As the boy learns about faith and begins to recognize the truth, he faces difficult tests and persecution. Throughout the story, the boy learns that Allah is the One Who gives benefit, Allah is the One Who cures, and Allah is the One Who can save a person even when others are against him. The boy repeatedly turns to Allah for help and remains firm upon the truth. THE BOY, THE MONK AND THE KING The story continues through the boy's trials, the king's attempts to make him abandon his religion, and the final events that lead many people to believe in Allah. The book concludes with the story of the People of the Ditch and a dedicated “What We Learn” section highlighting important lessons for young readers. THE BOY, THE MONK AND THE KING Children are encouraged to learn that when the truth becomes clear, they should believe in it and remain firm; they should ask Allah for help during difficulties and remember that people may be a means, but Allah is the One Who gives benefit and cures. THE BOY, THE MONK AND THE KING The book is based on Sahih Muslim 3005 and includes the source information at the end of the book. THE BOY, THE MONK AND THE KING This is an Islamic story for children and families who want to introduce authentic stories from the Sunnah while teaching Tawheed, reliance upon Allah, courage, patience, and steadfastness upon the truth.