Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that more is known of the life of the Holy Prophet than of any other figure in human history, ancient or modern. This unique information covers not only the general events of Muslim history during his lifetime, but also details relating to his personal life, habits and character. (below)Īmongst all the founders of the great religions of the world, the Holy Prophet Muhammad holds the distinction of being a historical figure, about whose life a wealth of authentic information and detail is available. I published a review of this book at that time, which I have been considering reviving. The author was presented with a prize of 3000 dollars in the Pakistan embassy in London (I still have the newspaper cutting). When it first appeared in 1983 or 1984 it was awarded the first prize in the Seerat competition of the religious department of the government of Pakistan. Martin Lings' book consists of a collection of the least reliable (and in many cases false and damaging) reports and stories about the Holy Prophet's life. 'Muhammad, his life based on the earliest sources', by Martin Lings Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd., and the Islamic Texts Society, London 1983. The book has been published in 12 languages and has received numerous awards, including acknowledgment as best biography of the prophet in English at the National Seerate Conference in Islamabad.REVIEW OF A NEW BIOGRAPHY OF HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD It represents the final updates made to the text before the author’s death in 2005. This revised edition includes new sections detailing the prophet’s expanding influence and his spreading of the message of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states. Scrupulous and exhaustive in its fidelity to its sources, Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is presented in a narrative style that is easily comprehensible, yet authentic and inspiring in its use of language, reflecting both the simplicity and grandeur of the story it tells. Based on the sira, the eighth- and ninth-century Arabic biographies that recount numerous events in the prophet’s life, it contains original English translations of many important passages that reveal the words of men and women who heard Muhammad speak and witnessed the events of his life.

Martin Lings’ biography of Muhammad is an internationally acclaimed, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the life of the prophet.

Muhammad (saw) – His Life Base on the Earliest Sources | Martin LingsĪuthor: Martin Lings (Abu Bakr Sarajuddin)

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