Muhammad: Man and Prophet [Paperback]

Adil Salahi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2010

The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing the religion of Islam to the world. Adil Salahi's compelling biography traces the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birth and childhood to the triumph of Islam and its hold on Arabia. The author sets this against a fascinating historical backdrop. His careful analysis of the Prophet's life is written with today's Muslim and non-Muslim readers in mind: Muslims will further their comprehension of their faith, and non-Muslims will come to understand the love Muslims have for their Prophet.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is the most extensive biography of Muhammad ever published in English: it covers his life from birth through warfare to death, providing both a fine history of his life and times and an in-depth probe of his influences on Islam's growth and development. Any who partake will find this quite a thorough coverage clarifying both religious and biographical detail. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 854 pages
• Publisher: The Islamic Foundation; Revised edition edition (March 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0860373223
• ISBN-13: 978-0860373223
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!!!, May 20, 2004

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Mary "Mary" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Muhammad: Man and Prophet : A Complete Study of the Life of the Prophet of Islam (Paperback)

I really love this book! I started this book seeking to gain more knowledge about Islam and who the Muslims know as the last Prophet. Of course I started with some doubts...first of all, the book is, well, quite a heavy read. Heavy literally...it is kind of like lifting weights (which has totally helped me gain muscle, by the way!). But as I actually began reading, I found myself completley astonished by the amazing writing style and literary techniques used by the author in describing such an influential and completely wonderful man. My favorite part about the author's writing style was that he would take almost every instance and analyze it, pulling it into a modern day perspective, allowing Americans like myself to understand the tribal way Arabia was and how it became completely transformed into a place that promoted womens' rights and the equality of all people..
This is a real page turner! I have spent hours completely engrossed in this book, quenching my thirst for knowledge. I am amazed by the contrast of the personalities of the people as Muslims in comparsion to their personalities before the advent of Islam in Arabia. They were transformed from war starting, alocohal drinking, womanizing gamblers to pious, rightous men who worried about their brothers in Islam before they even thought about themselves.
This is a MUST MUUUUSSSTT read for all those who want to earnestly learn about Islam and Muslims.I would like to commend Salahi on his honest effort. It definitely must have taken many years of reserach to ensure the validity of the claims that were made in the book. That's another thing! Everything in this book is cited! Unlike many authors, Salahi didn't just decide whatever he was saying was right and stick it in the market. His work was throughly cited to accredited authors.
My hat goes off to Adil Salahi. As a woman living in America I sincerely have gained a wealth of knowledge and I sincerely hope to share that knowledge through letting others know about this golden book.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eminently readable intro to the life of the Prophet Muhammed, October 14, 1998

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"callmeisa" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Muhammad: Man and Prophet : A Complete Study of the Life of the Prophet of Islam (Paperback)

I highly recommend this thorough introduction to the life of the Prohpet Muhammed. Written by a Saudi journalist, it not only develops valuable insights into the life of this great man, but also provides the reader with an understanding of the culture and times of pre-Islamic Arabia. Economic, socio-cultural, religious, and anthropological themes are delevolped in a seamless fashion, and the reader is carried along by superb story telling. This would be a great book for non-Muslim's interested in learning about the origins and fundamental beliefs of Islam, the world's second or third largest religion, and the fastest growing of the three "Abrahamic" or "revealed" faiths.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!! Which you won't be able to put down!, June 1, 2001

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Nadeem Malik (England, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Muhammad: Man and Prophet : A Complete Study of the Life of the Prophet of Islam (Paperback)

Al'hamdulillah What a read!! This is a book for everyone - Non-muslims, New Muslims and Muslims with some knowledge. Allah (SAW) has gifted Adil Salahi with a talent for excellant story telling from start to finish. When you begin to read this book you are fully immersed in the World of this Great and final prophet of God. This book makes you go through alot of emotions. Believe me I COULD NOT put this book down. A soon as I finished it I was dying to visit the land where it all happended. So I did, I went to Haj!!