Under the Mango Tree: the story of Bahá'u'lláh as told to Abdu in Ghana, (Paperback)

<i>Under the Mango Tree</i> is a story inside a story: Abdu, a nine-year old Muslim boy has just moved from his village to the capital of Ghana, West Africa. In his new compound, he hears a brother and sister singing and soon becomes friends with them. Yawa and Kossi begin to tell him a story about a remarkable Child. Born into wealth and nobility in a faraway land, this Child grew up to reveal Himself as Bahá'u'lláh, the 'Promised One' of all religions, whose teachings are guiding people to build a peaceful world. <p>Abdu becomes worried. How can this be? <i>Muhammad </i>is the final Messenger of God! Yet, Abdu's parents like his new friends. Kossi and Yawa introduce Abdu to Tony, a teenager who continues to tell the story and invites them to his Bahá'i children's class. Here, Abdu feels welcomed and inspired. </p><p>So, why are they suddenly attacked by rock-throwers? </p><p>Kossi's eye is injured. Will he lose his sight? During Kossi's weeks of suffering, Tony continues the story of Baháu'lláh and how He was persecuted for teaching a new religion. Through the story, Abdu comes to recognize the conflicts in his own neighborhood: ignorance vs. knowledge; fear vs trust; jealousy vs. love. Can love and friendship ever unite his new neighborhood? </p><p>This book is especially for Bahá'I children and youth as well as those desirous of interfaith cooperation and understanding. A section at the end provides questions for group discussions and activities following each chapter. </p><p></p>

• Under the Mango Tree: the story of Bahá'u'lláh as told to Abdu in Ghana, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798248901173
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-03-14
• Page Count: 126