In Search of The Prophet

When Salek sets out to find out about the Prophet of Islam he has no idea what awaits him. Why did his father leave him to follow a man he did not know? On his journey to seek the answer to this question and to know more about Muhammad Salek meets many strangers on the way. Strangers who embrace him and tell him stories about the Muhammad they love and have faith in. Through their stories Salek gets to know and love the man who valued truth equality kindness and justice above all. This is an unusual collection of stories about the life of Prophet Muhammad- about the harsh deserts that were his home the battles he fought the choices he was faced with and the path he chose. Seen through the eyes of a young boy these tales of faith and discovery make for gripping reading. About the Author Shahrukh Husain began writing while still at school. Her books include Urdu Literature Demons Gods and Holy Men from Indian Myths and Legends andThe Virago Book of Witches. Her books for children includeFocus on India as well as several books on Islam. She is currently completing a series for children calledAncient Civilizations. Shahrukh has also written several screenplays of which Merchant Ivory'sIn Custody adapted in collaboration with Anita Desai won the President of India's Gold Medal. Shahrukh lives in London.