We glorify Allah and ask blessings and salutations of peace for the noble Prophet ( Sallaallaho alaihe wasallam ) and
his companions and those who follow him in up holding the cause of the ritht religion.
It was in the year 1353 A.H.the an eminsnt Sheikh,who is my patron and for whom I have every respect,enjoined me
to complie a book containing stories of the companions of Holy Prophet ( Sallaallaho alaihe wasallam ),with special
reference to the Faith and Practicse of the women and children of the his time.The main idea underlying this behest
was that Muslim mothers,while going to bed at night,instead of telling myths and fables to their children,may narrate
to them such real and true tales of the golden age of Islam that would create in them an Islamic spirit of Iove and esteem
for Sahabah,and thereby improve their 'Imaan; and the proposed book may,thus,be a useful substitute for the current
story books.It became essential for me to comply with the desire of the Sheikh,for,besides being under moral debt and
obligation to him for his immense beneficence,I consider the goodwill of such godly people to be the source of success
in this world and the Hereafter.I knew my shortcomings and difficulties and,therefore,had been postponing the execution
of this work for four years,when in Safar 1357 A.H.,it so happened that I was advised by the doctors to suspend my
regular duty of teaching for some time.I decided to utilize this period of rest for complying with the long-standing desire
of the Sheikh,with the belief that even if my attempt did not come up to his expectation,it would anyhow be a pleasant
engagement for me and one likely to bring me spiritul blessings,in addition.
