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Professor Guillaume's translation of the Sira of Ibn Ishaq is now reissued. The translator used Ibn Hisham's abridgement and also included many additions and variants found in the writings of early authors. The book thus presents in English practically all that is known of the life of the Prophet. In the introduction, the translator discusses the character of the Sira in the light of the opinion of early Arabian scholars, noting especially the difficulties of the poetry. As the earliest monument of Arabian prose literature, the Sira remains a work of the first importance.
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Abu Muhammad 'Abdu'l-Malik ibn Hisham the Grammarian said: This is the book of the biography of the apostle of God. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This a trawl to be honest and sadly, probably of interest only to academics and scholarly Muslims. It is an eye opening account of the life of Islams' prophet. It is basically, a translation of the Sirat Rasul Allah by Ibn Ishaq, or what is left of it, after Hisham edited it, saying; "I am omitting things which Ishaq recorded in this book. I have omitted things which are disgraceful to discuss and matters which would distress certain people."
Thank goodness for Tabari who had an original copy of Ishaq's and qouted from it copiously (all of this is included here).
I can't actually believe that Muslims publish this material, such that it is freely available! It is an often shocking exposé of someone who is regarded as the highest example of humanity by one and a half billion people worldwide.
All I can say is, if you want to truly understand the behaviour of 'radical' Muslims then read this book.
There are no punches pulled here, it is written by early Muslims and so; is authentic. When I ask Muslim friends to comment on some of the things Muhammad is supposed to have done in this book, they either; refuse to believe it is a true account or they 'spin' it with 21st Century revisionism.
Read it; you won't be dissapointed!
Thank goodness for Tabari who had an original copy of Ishaq's and qouted from it copiously (all of this is included here).
I can't actually believe that Muslims publish this material, such that it is freely available! It is an often shocking exposé of someone who is regarded as the highest example of humanity by one and a half billion people worldwide.
All I can say is, if you want to truly understand the behaviour of 'radical' Muslims then read this book.
There are no punches pulled here, it is written by early Muslims and so; is authentic. When I ask Muslim friends to comment on some of the things Muhammad is supposed to have done in this book, they either; refuse to believe it is a true account or they 'spin' it with 21st Century revisionism.
Read it; you won't be dissapointed!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A translated edition of the earliest full biography of Muhammad, Ibn Ishak has long held a reputation for being a no-holds-barred narrator of the Islamic prophet's life. His tone is reverent and honorific, but unwittingly candid. Embellished with curious and tortuous myths and accounts of the messenger's childhood, early recognition, and early prophetic experiences, Ibn Ishak is also one of three primary sources for the 'Satanic verses' episode. He matter of factly narrates the brutal command to torture Kinana, a leading Jew at Khaibar, to reveal his treasures, the very early consummation of his 'marriage' with the murdered man's wife, Safiyya, a strikingly beautiful teenage Jewess, as well as many other equally savage and shocking episodes.
This book is a lengthy but illuminating window into 7th century Arabia and a life which has shaped three continents, which is still curiously viewed as a pattern of purity and perfection by many.
This book is a lengthy but illuminating window into 7th century Arabia and a life which has shaped three continents, which is still curiously viewed as a pattern of purity and perfection by many.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Good book, it gives you a reference point to work from, in terms of a Muslim ideology of who Muhammad was. However, the book is not the easiest to read, probably best used as a reference book.
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