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Sleeping beauty : an Islamic tale

Gilani, FawziaDavis, Jacqui(Illustrated by)
Part of the Islamic Fairy Tales series
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After the wicked Count Lahab promises to crush the young princess Mariam she is hidden within the king's castle.

Under the watchful eyes of Lady Masarah, Mariam becomes a pious young woman with strong faith and helpful manners. Upon the news of Mariam's wedding, Count Lahab finds a way to deceive the castle and present her with a beautiful hijab pin, covered in poison, that leaves her in a deep, unbreakable sleep.

Her husband, Haris, is told to go on a perilous journey to Makkah to pray for her recovery and bring back zam zam water for her to drink. But, faced by Count Lahab and his outlaws, what does his destiny hold.

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Islamic Foundation
0860375978 / 9780860375975
Hardback
823.92
01/10/2018
United Kingdom
English
40 pages : illustrations (colour)
24 x 26 cm
Children / Juvenile Learn More