Tales of the Story Teller (Stories of the Prophets in islam )
Tales of the Storyteller
A heartfelt collection inspired by life, grandchildren, and timeless prophetic guidance.
About the Book
Tales of the Storyteller was born from a simple yet profound question:
What meaningful role can a grandparent play in shaping the character of the next generation?
In a world overflowing with digital entertainment, fantasy characters, and visual distractions, the author discovered something powerful—children still treasure stories told from the heart. Stories that make them laugh. Stories that teach. Stories that linger long after bedtime.
This collection blends lived experience with timeless prophetic narratives. It presents the stories of the Prophets in a manner that is engaging, reflective, and rooted in Islamic values. These are not merely historical accounts; they are moral signposts for life.
Each story carries themes of patience, courage, trust in Allah, repentance, kindness, and perseverance. They are written to be accessible for young readers while meaningful enough for adults to reflect upon.
This series aims to reconnect families with storytelling as a tool for character-building and faith development.
About the Author
Dr. Mohammed Mohiuddin, born in Hyderabad, India, is a distinguished physician-scientist and internationally recognized cancer specialist. After graduating from Osmania Medical College and training in Oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, he immigrated to the United States in 1975, where he held leadership roles including Chairman of Radiation Medicine at the University of Kentucky and Director of major cancer centers in the United States and Saudi Arabia. Author of over 300 scientific publications, he retired from medicine to focus on faith, reflection, and family. Inspired by his grandchildren, he now writes stories that blend prophetic wisdom with timeless moral lessons.
Preface
Like the riddle of the Sphinx suggests, human life unfolds in phases. Some years ago, I became a grandfather—a role I had never experienced before. I had no clear understanding of what this new chapter in my life would require of me. But then again, this uncertainty was not unfamiliar.
When I married, I did not fully grasp how my world would transform. Unlike the utopian endings of many Hollywood and Bollywood stories that promise a “happily ever after,” real life is far more complex and dynamic. My life stopped revolving around myself and began revolving around my spouse. Marriage was an apprenticeship in responsibility, compromise, and shared purpose.
Then came children, and once again, the role shifted. My life centered around nurturing, guiding, and protecting them. Years passed in what felt like moments. Soon, my children were grown, married, and bringing home their own bundles of joy—my grandchildren.
I had never known my own grandparents, as they had passed away when I was young. So I found myself wondering: what meaningful role could I play in the lives of my grandchildren? Beyond smiles and gentle cooing, what could I truly offer them?
The answer came through reflection. Through the maturity of life experiences, I could help shape their character. Simply telling them, “Be kind,” would carry little weight. But sharing stories of how kindness, courage, faith, and perseverance had shaped my own life—that resonated with them.
So I began telling stories.
Some were drawn from my own life, often with humorous twists where I was the object of gentle laughter. They loved those most. Later, I created fictional bedtime tales filled with princes, kings, magicians, and shapeshifters. Though imaginary, these stories always carried moral truths.
Their world is filled with Harry Potter, hobbits, and Disney characters. I could not compete with modern media and visual entertainment—but I discovered something powerful: children still value stories told from the heart.
Gradually, I saw an opportunity. Why not share the timeless stories of the prophets? Why not weave Islamic values into narratives that speak to their imagination and character?
Telling these stories spontaneously proved challenging, so I decided to write them down—stories I could read to them, and perhaps one day, have them read back to me.
It is my sincere hope that these stories of the prophets will help guide them as they grow, mature, and step confidently into adulthood.
List of Stories
- Mohammed bin Massi
- Abdullah Muhammad (Servant of Allah)
- Abdul Rehman Muhammed (Servant of the Most Merciful)
- Noina (Beautiful Eyes) Abdur Rehman
- Abdul Lateef Muhammad (Servant of the most kind)
- Abdur Raheem Mohammad (Servant o the Most Compassionate)
- Yameena (blessed) and Abdur Raheem
- Abdul Ghafoor Muhammad (Servant of the all-Forgiving)
- Abdul Basit Muhammad (Servant of the most Generous)
- Bushra (Perfect) and Abdul Basit Muhammad
- Abdul Muizz Muhammad (Servant of the Bestower of Might)
- Abdur Rauf Muhammad (Servant of the Most Kind)
- .Abdus Samad Muhammad (Servant of the Everlasting)
- Abdul Kareem Mohammad (Servant of the Most Generous)
- Abdul Baari (Servant of the Originator)
- Abdul Aziz Mohammad (Servant of the Almighty)
- Abdul Aleem Mohammad (Servant of the All knowing)
- Abdul Kaleem (Servant of the Great Communicator)
- Abdul Jabbar (The Servant of the Almighty)
- Abdul Qadir Muhammad (Servant of the All Powerfull)
- Abdul Quddus Muhammad (Servant of th All Pure)
- Abdul Majeed Muhammad (Servant of the All Pure)
- Abdul Hadi Muhammad (Servant of the All Pure)
- Jameela and Abdul Hadi