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Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar): Biography of the Prophet

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I don't know what all the fuss is about. Ive heard people raving about this book. I wasn't able to finish it. It seems like it's been translated. For me that gives it a very stern feeling. It is extremely textbook-like, but as far as that goes - the textbook we had back in school was more detailed. For such a poetic title, I thought it would be written in a very sensitive, moving way and would be a lot more engaging than it was.

If thats all I want, a serious, dry account - then I might as well get a book that's at least rich in details. It was 'A Short History of Islam.' Unfortunately I don't remember who the author was.

As some one who does not understand Islam, before learning about it, some one recommended I learn first who Muhammad was, and the story of his life (with this book). I thought it would be a good idea to get some background on the situation. It is not necessary but it helped me out a lot. By reading this and understanding what is going on in his time period, it helps me to better understand what is going on in the Quran, in Islam, and why thing are the way they are. or what event is being discussed.

There are some words, events, places, that are new to my non-arab ears. so this book also helped me introduce into some of those as well. I would imagine it would be difficult for some one who has never read the Bible to just pick it up and read it. all the names and places would be so foreign and confusing to some one who had not grown up in around the church and was raised with the stories. To read a book on the life of Jesus would help put the reader into the setting and the time period of Jesus before reading the Bible for a better understanding of events. This book helped me in that way.

some times a dry read, but very informative, and sources cited. professional lay out.

When it comes to the biography of Allah's beloved, the seal of messengers, prophet Muhammad (saw), there are few good books out there in English. This is one of them. Translation of a famous seerah book, it'll take you through the life and events of our master. Very well written and painstakingly researched. A must read for anyone interested in the life of prophet Muhammad (saw), may the peace and blessings be upon him and his progeny. This book should be stocked in every public library.

If you want to learn about Prophet Muhammad (s), this is the book you MUST own and read.

Reads like drops of honey and feels like dreaming in a jasmine garden

Now if Robert Spencer on the one hand paints Mohammed as a thug, this book on the other hand makes him walk on water.

Avoid reading completely biased biographies either too-Muslim or anti-Muslim.

To read a balanced biography read Karen Armstrong or Martin Lings or even Tariq Ramadan.