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Jewel of Medina: A Novel (Hardback)
$21.93 - Save $11.23 33% off - RRP $33.16 Free delivery worldwide (to United States and
all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Jewel of MedinaSet in ancient Arabia during the dramatic birth of Islam, this captivating debut novel paints a fascinating portrait of A'isha, child bride of the prophet Muhammad, who overcame great obstacles to reach her full potential as a woman and a leader.
Full description- Publisher: Beaufort Books
- Published: 15 October 2008
- Format: Hardback 432 pages
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- Categories: Historical Fiction
- ISBN 13: 9780825305184 ISBN 10: 0825305187
- Sales rank: 141,261
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Full description for Jewel of Medina
A'isha bint Abi Bakr is the daughter of a rich merchant from Mecca in the harsh, exotic world of seventh-century Arabia at the time of the foundation of Islam. When she is married to the Prophet Muhammad at the age of nine, she must rely on her wits, her courage, and even her sword in a struggle to control her own destiny and carve out a place for herself in the community, fighting religious persecution, jealous sister-wives, political rivals, and her own temptations. As she grows to love her kind, generous husband, her ingenuity and devotion make her an indispensable advisor to Muhammad. Ultimately, she becomes one of the most important women in Islam, and a fierce protector of her husband's words and legacy.Extensively researched, The Jewel of Medina evokes the beauty and harsh realities of life in an age long past. At once a love story, a history lesson, and a coming-of-age tale, it introduces readers to the turmoil that surrounded the birth of the Islamic faith through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine.
