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Twenty Three Years: A Study of the Prophetic Career of Mohammad Paperback – June 1, 1994
by
Ali Dashti
(Author),
F. R. C. Bagley
(Translator)
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- Print length228 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMazda Pub
- Publication dateJune 1, 1994
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- ISBN-101568590296
- ISBN-13978-1568590295
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- Publisher : Mazda Pub; 1st edition (June 1, 1994)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 228 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1568590296
- ISBN-13 : 978-1568590295
- Item Weight : 12.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021
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Great great book, the author, researched based on the historical facts about Mohammad, with looking at historical facts you can easily distinguish btw the fact and the myth. Sadly it's not limted only to Islam, most religions can not tolerate criticism. That's why the author was executed at his 80s by radical islamists, this book is great and it's a must read
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
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If any body like to know all about the prophet of Islam, this is the book to read.
Written by a Muslim scholar without pretension, exaggeration, or animosity. The book is truthful to the suthentic history of Islam, and the author analytical approach is stripped from any prejudice. The language is of the highest quality and the story is systimaticaly displayed. This is abook needs to be read more than once, and to be kept as a reference permanently on the library shelf.
Written by a Muslim scholar without pretension, exaggeration, or animosity. The book is truthful to the suthentic history of Islam, and the author analytical approach is stripped from any prejudice. The language is of the highest quality and the story is systimaticaly displayed. This is abook needs to be read more than once, and to be kept as a reference permanently on the library shelf.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2001
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Ali Dashti was a gentleman and a scholar. Born in a Shi'ite area of Iraq, he returned to his native Persia after completing a traditional religious education. He had an active political career (serving in the Mossadeq cabinet, for example) and also published many scholarly works on Persian poetry.
This book is his attempt to deal with the phenomenon of Muhammad, and the Islamic religion he created. Most Westerners are not really aware that Persians are NOT Arabs. Persians speak an Indo-European language (Farsi) while Arabs speak a Semitic language (closely related to Hebrew). As a result, many educated Persians/Iranians view the Arabs as barbarian invaders, comparable perhaps to the Mongols, while it is widely known that Persia is one of the most ancient civilizations on the planet.
On the whole, I think Dashti deals with Muhammad fairly. Of course, this was an extremely dangerous book to write, and he didn't really get away with it, in the end. The 83-year-old Ali Dashti was dragged to Khomeini's dungeons and beaten or tortured, giving up the ghost two years later. It is a remarkable thing: beating an 83-year-old man because you disagree with his thinking.
My own historical researches make me ask: is there any more reason to believe in Muhammad than in Joseph Smith? (Joseph Smith is the "prophet" who founded the Mormon religion.) Or were these two men basically living the same old story, separated by 1300 years of history?
Highest recommendation!!
This book is his attempt to deal with the phenomenon of Muhammad, and the Islamic religion he created. Most Westerners are not really aware that Persians are NOT Arabs. Persians speak an Indo-European language (Farsi) while Arabs speak a Semitic language (closely related to Hebrew). As a result, many educated Persians/Iranians view the Arabs as barbarian invaders, comparable perhaps to the Mongols, while it is widely known that Persia is one of the most ancient civilizations on the planet.
On the whole, I think Dashti deals with Muhammad fairly. Of course, this was an extremely dangerous book to write, and he didn't really get away with it, in the end. The 83-year-old Ali Dashti was dragged to Khomeini's dungeons and beaten or tortured, giving up the ghost two years later. It is a remarkable thing: beating an 83-year-old man because you disagree with his thinking.
My own historical researches make me ask: is there any more reason to believe in Muhammad than in Joseph Smith? (Joseph Smith is the "prophet" who founded the Mormon religion.) Or were these two men basically living the same old story, separated by 1300 years of history?
Highest recommendation!!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2001
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The late Foreign Minister of Iran 'Ali Dashti was a leading politician and classical scholar in that country. His book 'Twenty Three Years' is one of the all time classic religious biographies. It probably ranks with Fawn Brodie's 'No Man Knows My History' as one of the two best of the 20th century. After the events of September 11, 2001, Americans have suddenly awakened to the reality of Islam. Many prefer the path of political correctness, and for them 'Ali Dashti will be of no interest whatever. But for those who value candor and scholarship, who really want to know what the prophet Mohammad taught and practiced regarding the use of violence, the answer is carefully documented in this book. Admittedly the author gets quickly lost when he wanders from his chosen subject. Christian people will certainly wonder why he holds to the discredited theories of Ernest Renan regarding the origins of our Faith. But otherwise 'Ali Dashti is "A Plus". Unfortunately there was a price to be paid for candor about the prophet Mohammad, and 'Ali Dashti died after being tortured in the Evin Prison in December 1981.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2003
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While fundementalist Muslims in Iran could silence Ali Dashti's voice and still his heart, they failed to supress his words. Dashti evidently put a lot of careful heartfelt thought into his volume "Twenty Three Years: A Study of the Prophetic Career of Mohammed". If you've become dreary and nauseated from reading inflated proselytizing puff pieces on the life of Mohammed, founder of the Islamic religion, then what a treat this book will be! Dashti is cautious and considerate in his handling of issues touchy within the sphere of Shi'ia Islam. He is clear in communicating whether something is from a specific source, opinion, or theory.
With this volume, Dashti took the courageous step of looking at Mohammed as a human: capable of mistakes, capable of anger, capable of being unjust, as are any of us. This perhaps, is what kindled so great a rage in the men who imprisoned him and tried to obliterate his words. I wouldn't call Dashti anti-Islamic, for I found nothing suggesting he was trying to destroy Islam, not a speck of evidence that he was trying to promote Atheism in the stead of religion. However, I am not surprised that unreasonable forces who disagreed with his point of view felt so threatened by his words. It can be a dangerous task, sorting out the facts--especially if those facts disagree with popular opinion, or the version supported by people who are more powerful and can make your life tough. Or take your life away.
Make a fundamentalists eyes bug out, make an Ayatollah's face turn red--buy and READ Ali Dashti's book. Keep the idea alive and appreciate the freedom to have ideas that are forbidden to so many others.
With this volume, Dashti took the courageous step of looking at Mohammed as a human: capable of mistakes, capable of anger, capable of being unjust, as are any of us. This perhaps, is what kindled so great a rage in the men who imprisoned him and tried to obliterate his words. I wouldn't call Dashti anti-Islamic, for I found nothing suggesting he was trying to destroy Islam, not a speck of evidence that he was trying to promote Atheism in the stead of religion. However, I am not surprised that unreasonable forces who disagreed with his point of view felt so threatened by his words. It can be a dangerous task, sorting out the facts--especially if those facts disagree with popular opinion, or the version supported by people who are more powerful and can make your life tough. Or take your life away.
Make a fundamentalists eyes bug out, make an Ayatollah's face turn red--buy and READ Ali Dashti's book. Keep the idea alive and appreciate the freedom to have ideas that are forbidden to so many others.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
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Its great read with fair and intelligent analysis of Prophetic career of Mohammad with thoughtful considerations, as ex-muslim we have never had the opportunity to critically analyse the religion we were brought up with let alone studying cultural, social and economic aspect of pre-islamic era of pagan arabs. Its pity how conditioning of belief system never lets an individual to reflect on subject matter which greatly influence their life. Anyone interested in study of Islam must read it.
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Edward Grabczewski
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Interesting analysis of Muhammad and Islam
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2018Verified Purchase
A Persian friend recommended this book to read. Dashti takes a more liberal view of Islam, interpreting the Qur'an with a touch of a science, logic and amateur psychology. There are some interesting observations and insights about Muhammad based on his reading of the Qur'an and Hadith; also on the development of Islam. Be prepared for unconventional transliterations of familiar names, such as Qor'an for Qur'an and Mohammad for Muhammad.
There's an ERRATA sheet at the back but in addition I would add:
Page 66: "Malek b. Anas" should read "Anas b. Malek"
Page 74: "moves one" should read "moves on"
There's an ERRATA sheet at the back but in addition I would add:
Page 66: "Malek b. Anas" should read "Anas b. Malek"
Page 74: "moves one" should read "moves on"
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The mind of a Prophet
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In order to understand a book i beleve it is important to have knowledge of the author and this particular tome endeavours to go behind the veil of mystery and obfuscation surrounding Muhammed and to give him back his 'humanity',he puts forward the view that originally it was about spreading the message but that changed after the sword proved a more capable instrument of change.
Ali Dashti using original sources unlocks the code and reveals the man and his emotions underlying the message he proffered,with clarity and no measure of courage and conviction he questions the validity of the Quran in respect to claims of the 'devine' and argues that ,as in other cases,"man created God" not that "God created man".Dashti writes with respect about the prophet but castigates those who have created a body of lore and myth around him,he was no different to men of his time subject to fear,rage,uncertainty and compassion but with an absolute notion of his mission.
Dashti's crime for writing this and his 'support' of the Shah,amongst others,was to disappear,presumed dead,in Khomeini's prisons.
Ali Dashti using original sources unlocks the code and reveals the man and his emotions underlying the message he proffered,with clarity and no measure of courage and conviction he questions the validity of the Quran in respect to claims of the 'devine' and argues that ,as in other cases,"man created God" not that "God created man".Dashti writes with respect about the prophet but castigates those who have created a body of lore and myth around him,he was no different to men of his time subject to fear,rage,uncertainty and compassion but with an absolute notion of his mission.
Dashti's crime for writing this and his 'support' of the Shah,amongst others,was to disappear,presumed dead,in Khomeini's prisons.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2018Verified Purchase
very good
Sayeh Kelly
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Origin of Islam is a real eye opener!
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Fantastic read !
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