A BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET OF ISLAM Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 pdf

A Biography Of The Prophet Of Islam, In The Light Of The Original Sources An Analytical Study, Volume 1 & 2 By Dr. Mahdi Rizqullah Ahmad

A BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET OF ISLAM

Historical personalities fade with time. But this is not true of the Prophet of Islam, on whom be peace. Our times are witnessing a renewed interest in him, his character, and his message.

Written both by Muslims as well as non-Muslims, books continue to appear on him at a regular pace. The work at hand is one of the most comprehensive ones of our times.

 It stands out in a few ways. First, every detail has been traced back to the sources. Second, events of the Prophet’s life have been related to modern times and lessons drawn for the benefit of those who happen to face similar situations in their struggle to spread the Islamic faith. The author’s complete objectivity could be cited as another outstanding characteristic of the book.

 In contrast with the Western method – of judging a personality they struggle to come to terms with – Dr. Mahdi Rizqullah Ahmad meticulously chronicles the life as preserved by the earliest authorities, and leaves the reader to make his judgment.

Except for the author’s foreword, which has been considerably reduced in size, and which introduces source books and authors, the rest of the book has been translated in full.

After the publication of the work in Arabic (called, As-Sirah An-Nabawiyyah, fi Daw Al-Masadir Al-Asliyyah, Dirasah Tahliltyyah, Faisal Foundation, Riyadh, 1992), the author has continued to work and has produced some 56 pages of fresh material to be added to future publications. These pages,