He lived long ago in the deserts of Arabia. He was an orphan. He was a shepherd. He was a merchant. He was a husband and a father. And he was a man of remarkable character. These stories are not told to convince you of any particular belief. They are told simply to share the example of a person whose honesty, patience, mercy, and justice have inspired billions of people for over a thousand years. M's enemies called him a liar. But even they admitted he never lied. M's enemies tried to harm him. But when he had the power to take revenge, he forgave them instead. M's enemies mocked him, tortured his followers, and chased him out of his home. But he never became bitter. He never became cruel. He never became the kind of person he was fighting against. The stories in this book are based on historical accounts written by early biographers. Some details have been simplified for young readers, but the heart of each story remains true. My hope is that these stories will inspire you-not to worship M, but to learn from him. To be honest when it is easier to cheat. To be patient when it is easier to give up. To forgive when it is easier to take revenge. To stand up for what is right, even when you stand alone. The name "M" is used throughout this book. For those who wish to know his full name, he is Muhammad ibn Abdullah. These are the qualities that made M not just a great man, but a man of character. And that is a legacy worth sharing.
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