
A text on Prophet Muhammad’s (S) attitude towards children and youth. The book is divided into two distinct parts, dealing with the Prophet’s attitude towards children and towards youth separately. The subject is presented using sayings from the Infallibles, historical accounts and the occasional findings from scientific research.
- The Prophet’s Attitude towards Children and Youth
- Preface
- Foreword
- Part 1: The Prophet’s Attitude towards Children
- Chapter One: Upbringing
- Chapter Two: Affection
- Affection for Children
- The Prophet’s Affection for Children
- The Prophet’s Affection for Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn
- The Prophet Prayed for Children
- Tolerating Children
- The Prophet’s Gifts to Children
- The Way the Prophet Treated the Children of Martyrs
- The Way the Prophet Treated his Children during Prayer
- Chapter Three: Kissing Children
- Chapter Four: Playing with Children
- Chapter Five: Feeding, Greeting and Punishing Children
- Part 2: The Prophet’s Attitude Towards Youth
- Chapter One: The Life Force of Youth
- Chapter Two: Young People are Attracted to Religion
- Chapter Three: State Employment of Youth
- ‘Ali ibn Abu Ṭalib
- ‘Ali Risks His Life in the Prophet’s Bed
- The Battle of Badr
- The Battle of Uhud
- The Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab)
- The Conquest of Khaybar by ‘Ali
- The Conquest of Mecca
- Ja‘far ibn Abu Talib
- Mus‘ab ibn ‘Umayr
- ‘Atab ibn Usayd, the Governor of Mecca
- Mu‘adh ibn Jabal
- Usamah ibn Zayd
- Usamah’s Story‑‑The Outcome
- Chapter Four: Characteristics of Youth