The Prophet’s Pond

Reviewed by: Abdul Sabur Kidwai – London, UK

Published by: London: Learning Roots, 2015, 24pp. ISBN: 978-1905516667.

This work centres around the ḥawḍ of Prophet Muḥammad (blessings and peace be upon him) which is promised to the believers in the Hereafter.

The author has crafted a compelling storybook that children can read by themselves, or with an adult. Written in lucid rhyming prose, each page is set up in a way that facilitates reading aloud, for it engages young listeners and encourages young readers to flip through the pages. The rhyming sentences are also aurally pleasing, and make the book more accessible to children as a storybook or for a bedtime story. The colourful and vivid illustrations add to its charm. The glossy paper brings the illustrations to life, while the larger size and hard cover ensure that it is attractive for children.