Though I was surprised-being used to reading accounts that include such miracles as Muhammad as a boy being approached by angels who removed and washed his heart, which are missing in this book-it is still very respectful and well written. It is interesting to note that while the author attempts to give an accurate portrayal, you will not find much mention of supposedly miraculous accounts beyond the miracle of the Qur’an itself. Written by an esteemed Muslim from Lahore, Pakistan, this small book is packed with information. This book is one of my personal favorites. Muhammad the Prophet by Maulana Muhammad Ali One may also be interested to know that it was during the research for this book that Dr. Lings attempted to make an accurate telling based on the earliest sources. This book reads more like a novel it’s fast moving and always interesting. This is arguably one of the very best and most approachable biographies written on the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by the late Dr. If you have read another and would like to share what you thought of it, please drop a comment to this entry so others can read your recommendation. One should also be aware that there are many more books of seerah (biography of the Prophet) that I have not yet read. I have personally read each of the following biographies of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
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