The Bowing of the Stars

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Co-Authors / Illustrators
  • MforMooon Illustration
  • Na'eel Cajee
Publisher Name
Kube Publishing Ltd
Age Range
9+
Release Date
October 22, 2024
ISBN13
978-0860379249
ISBN10 or ASIN
      
Amidst the chaotic symphony of bustling life — donkeys braying, merchants calling out their wares, great carts groaning along laden with clucking hens and crowing roosters, this book invites you to taste the unwavering patience and triumphant victory of Prophet Yusuf and his grieving yet persevering father, Prophet Yaqub, peace be upon him.

A shepherd boy dreams that his brothers and parents bow down before him in a far-off land. But he finds pain and hardship instead, stretching out before him for years, until at last, at the Hand of the Great Fashioner, he emerges to save a great nation from starvation.

His remarkable journey culminates in a breathtaking act of forgiveness that echoes through the ages, resonating with us even today.

Encounter the story on the richly illustrated pages of this book and then return to the chapter of the Qur’an, where you will find that this is indeed “the Most Beautiful of Stories”, a living story resounding in your being, still revealing Allah’s wisdom and beauty to those who seek it. It will captivate your heart, young and old!

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1 review
Quality Binding of a Familiar Story
(Updated: September 15, 2024)
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4.0
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4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
4.0
This is a high-quality binding of a familiar tale, the life of Prophet Yusuf. The text is an adaptation of the Qur'an and chronicles his childhood drama with jealous brothers, time spent in slavery, and eventual rise to key advisor in Egypt where he again encounters his family and chooses to show them forgiveness for all past wrongs.

The look and feel of the physical book set it apart from other editions. Glossy interior pages, the foiled cover, and ribbon bookmark make this a great gift. Calligraphy throughout enhances the story, and while this is not a picture book, interior illustrations add ornamentation to most pages, in the same beautiful style showcased on the cover.

I'm familiar with Yusuf (or Joseph) from the Judeo-Christian context, so I found it easy to follow along. If I didn't have that background, I might say the chapters are a little dense. Many of the pages do have illustrations, but those that don't can be daunting.

This book might be most treasured in religious homes, but it also offers a core story about family, hardship, and forgiveness which are values and experiences shared by everyone.
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