Prophet Muhammed

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Mohammed. The book of revelations that he received from the Archangel Gabriel is known as the Quran. The Quran does not contain the life of Mohammed directly, although there are references made to it by the Archangel, and neither are the words of Mohammed in the Quran, although the Archangel does instruct Mohammed on what to say in various situations. The book of sayings of Mohammed as well as his deeds is known as the Hadith. Mohammed’s life is a dramatic tale of exile from his home town of Mecca, to the nearby town of Medina, after which his following grew so rapidly that he actually defeated the Meccan armies in numerous battles, later to capture the city of Mecca by force."

Excerpt from Muhammad, his life based on the earliest sources


Lings’ work achieves what few others can claim to on the subject. It is exhaustive and comprehensive without being dry or tedious. It reflects not only the Prophet’s day-to-day existence but is also a chronicle of the age. It depicts ...

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Muhammad: a passionate, complex being who possessed political and spiritual gifts, and whose vision of monotheism intuitively answered the deepest longings of his people.


Lings projected information in such a manner that the reading produces not only an intense feeling of reverence and regard for the Prophet but also generates a desire to emulate him. Ling focuses on a detailed description of the Prophet’s life. In his work, he embodies the spiritual leader, the warrior, and the man with all the facets of his personality.


Criticisms


While most acknowledge the brilliance of the work, some Islamic scholars differ. They feel that the biography draws heavily on sources, which, ...

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