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Communicates a sense of spiritual transcendence (Guardian )
Draws lessons that are crucial for Muslims and non-Muslims alike (Financial Times )
Draws lessons that are crucial for Muslims and non-Muslims alike (Financial Times )
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Islamic monotheism has always stood in continuity with the sacred history of prophethood. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Islamic monotheism has always stood in continuity with the sacred history of prophethood. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An interesting, succinct yet profound account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
In short, a 'riveting' read. I eagerly anticipate futher works by Ramadan.
In short, a 'riveting' read. I eagerly anticipate futher works by Ramadan.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Many biographies give excellent and full details of the Prophet's life. This book is different. Tariq Ramadan looks at how the Prophet dealt with unbelievers, backsliding Muslims, Jews and Christians, war captives, women etc, and what he said about them. From this he draws out universal lessons regarding how Muslims should conduct themselves. The book is short, easy to read and accessible without any past knowledge of Islam. I would recommend it to Muslims and non-Muslims alike as an exposition of what the Prophet believed and practiced.
31 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I'm always on the lookout for new material about the final messenger.
This book is deliberately short and focusses on key incidents or situations affecting the prophet and his community, from his birth and to his death. The factual detail will be well known to readers of standard biographies e.g. Adil Salahi's excellent book from the Islmaic Foundation. But Ramadan's prose adds to the historical facts by bringing out the extraordinary humanity and humility of the man. His portrait is of a deeply committed and passionate person who came from tragic circumstances but yet went on to change world history without becoming embittered or resentful.
Ramadan's writing can be a little philosophical or spiritual at times but he explains how the story of Muhammad has lessons for 21st century citizens. There is much to emulate in our own lives and educate both muslims and non-mulsims about misperceptions of Islam.
The ending of the book describing the prophet's last and dying days is particularly moving. I was left to cry and to follow his high example.
This book is deliberately short and focusses on key incidents or situations affecting the prophet and his community, from his birth and to his death. The factual detail will be well known to readers of standard biographies e.g. Adil Salahi's excellent book from the Islmaic Foundation. But Ramadan's prose adds to the historical facts by bringing out the extraordinary humanity and humility of the man. His portrait is of a deeply committed and passionate person who came from tragic circumstances but yet went on to change world history without becoming embittered or resentful.
Ramadan's writing can be a little philosophical or spiritual at times but he explains how the story of Muhammad has lessons for 21st century citizens. There is much to emulate in our own lives and educate both muslims and non-mulsims about misperceptions of Islam.
The ending of the book describing the prophet's last and dying days is particularly moving. I was left to cry and to follow his high example.
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A fair narrative description
Ramadan is a highly intelligent and philosophical man, so it is surprising that his biography of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wassalam is rather pedestrian and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Iftikhar Shah
Interesting theology on Muhammad and Islam.
Having studied Islam at university, I bought a number of books about Islam and Islamic thought and culture, and this is one of the books I bought. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. S. Hughes
Brilliant
Ramdan manages to encapsulate history, philosophy, peace and compassion for the prophet in a brilliantly written book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Slima
Must Read!
Having read a number of biographies on the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Ramadan's is widely accessible, short and easy to read. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Naeema
Very moving and emotional read
I just want to congratulate Prof Ramadan for writing such a beautiful account of our Prophets amazing life. The biography had me in tears most of the time. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by R. Yunus
Excellent well written book
Ramadan has always been an inspiring and thought provoking author. This book does not merely give an plain account of the life of the Prophet but potrays his life as a model which... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by Arwah
Apologist!
As Ramadan himself concedes at the start of this work, biographies of Muhammad already exist and this work is not an attempt to supplant the work of others. Read more
Published on 12 April 2008 by Music Lover
A much needed biography
Biographies on the Prophet Muhammad are certainly not short in supply. So what can have prompted Prof Ramadan to pen another? Read more
Published on 29 July 2007 by Jamhead
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