The Longing Heart, story of Abu Dhar, a young man who felt a yearning to meet the Blessed Prophet. First he sent his brother to find The Longing Heart, story of Abu Dhar, a young man who felt a yearning to meet the Blessed Prophet. First he sent his brother to find out more about the Blessed Prophet, but the news his brother brought back was not sufficient to quench Abu Dhar's curiosity. Intended for 11-14 years old, the story tells how Abu Dhar then traveled to Makkah and roamed the streets in search of the Blessed Prophet. It was not until he came across Hazrat Ali, with whom he spent two nights, that he was directed to the Blessed Prophet. The kindness of the Blessed Prophet and simplicity of his message, so impressed Abu Dhar who had no hesitation in accepting Islam and it gave him the courage to return home to carry the same message to his people.