
Children’s Literature
365 Days With the Prophet Muhammad
Author(s): Nurdan Damla
Reviewed by: Sabeeha Coates, Leicester, UK
Review
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is an important part of the Islamic faith, and thus the introduction of his life and experiences are vital from a young age. The Sirah is often taught to children at madrasas and Islamic schools as part of their history education. This book provides an innovative and fun way for children to learn about the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in a series of 365 short stories, one for each day of the year. While each short story is factually correct, it is presented in a way that children will be able to discuss and remember. The book is written chronologically, so each day the reader can build on their knowledge of the events and people that surrounded the Prophet’s life. By reading the stories as they were intended – one for each day of the year – children will not be overwhelmed by information and are able to retain the short but interesting accounts related...