The Jewel of Medina Author:Sherry Jones Aisha bint Abi Bakr is the daughter of a rich merchant from Mecca in the harsh, exotic world of seventh-century Arabia at the time of the foundation of Islam. When she is married to the Prophet Muhammad at the age of nine, she must rely on her wits, her courage, and even her sword in a struggle to control her own destiny and carve out a place fo... more »r herself in the community, fighting religious persecution, jealous sister-wives, political rivals, and her own temptations. As she comes to love her kind, generous husband, her ingenuity and devotion make her an indispensable advisor to Muhammad.
Ultimately, she becomes one of the most important women in Islam, and a fierce protector of her husband's words and legacy. The Jewel of Medina illuminates the difficult path Aisha confronted, from her youthful dreams of becoming a Bedouin warrior, to her life as the beloved wife and confidant of the founder of Islam.
Extensively researched and elegantly crafted, The Jewel of Medina presents the beauty and harsh realities of life in an age long past, during a time of war, enlightenment, and upheaval. At once a love story, a history lesson, and a coming-of-age tale, The Jewel of Medina provides humanizing glimpses into the origins of the Islamic faith, and the nature of love, through the eyes of a truly unforgettable heroine. « less