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Ainer know Sayyed Abul Hasan Nadwi, the author of this book, both in person and through his writings. I find in him the heart and mind of a Muslim - he has spent his whole life in the service of Islam - in addition to his thorough knowledge and insight into Islam. This is my testimony which I affirm for Allah's sake in this introduction. sund Though quite small, Stories of the Prophets is a major work and a substantial addition to the opus of Sayyed Abul Hasan and his distinguished contemporaries in the field of Islamic Da'wah (in the Indian subcontinent). Islam must be taught in its pristine purity not only to adults but also to Muslim children. They are in greater need of such food for thought which may instruct them in the message of Islam. For it will help them grow up with the taste of Islam in their souls, the radiance of faith in their hearts and joy in their spirits. Stories are the basic constituency that help orient and mature the supple minds of children. Yet, though meant for children, this book will, I believe, be invaluable to adults also. For many Muslim adults taught under the colonial and Christian missionary-dominated educational system have been deprived of the opportunity to know the Qur'anic stories, to value their profound meaning, their spiritual quality, and their effectiveness which are to the fore in this book. I have read many books for children including those about the Stories of the Prophets (peace be upon them). Indeed, I have been closely associated with a series of books drawn from the Holy Qur'an. Nonetheless, I testify without reservation, that Abul Hasan's present book surpasses all such works. What accounts for its excellence is the inclusion, with elucidation, of subtle. teachings of the Quran, of explanations that highlight and reinforce the Qur'anic message, through the author's apt comments interwoven into the telling of the story. These comments provide glimpses of the greatest religious truths and they easily and effectively enter into the hearts of children and adults alike. May Allah bestow His choicest rewards on Sayyed Abul Hasan and grant him the strength to carry out more such works. May Allah guide through his writings the future generations of Muslims that are under the constant attack of storms of disbelief, whose paths are strewn with thorns, whom black darkness surrounds, and who so urgently need guidance, light, care and sincere counselling for their growth. Allah alone grants the strength to accomplish every good deed.