The Ant and the Commander cover
  • Ahlulbayt
  • 16 pages
  • English audio

The Ant and the Commander

When Hasan and Ali's block tower crashes, Baba tells them the inspiring story of Amir Taimur and a tiny ant to show the power of never giving up. A gentle Islamic kids story about perseverance and patience.

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Inside the book

  1. 1The Wobbly Tower
  2. 2The Crash
  3. 3Giving Up
  4. 4Baba Arrives
  5. 5A Story to Tell
  6. 6The Weary Warrior
  7. 7A Tiny Visitor
  8. 8The First Fall
  9. 9Counting Struggles
  10. 10Sixty-Seven Times
  11. 11The Victory
  12. 12A New Resolve
  13. 13Back to the Blocks
  14. 14Determined Hasan
  15. 15Bismillah, Again
  16. 16Standing Tall

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