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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Martin Lings

Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1983

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Martin Lings

Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1983
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Arabian Peninsula • 7th Century

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Lings provides a detailed account of Muhammad's life, focusing on his spiritual journey, prophethood, and the challenges he faced. Drawing on early Islamic sources, the biography offers insights into the historical and cultural context of seventh-century Arabia and Muhammad's impact on the formation of Islam.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.6

16,154 ratings

91%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is praised for its detailed and engaging portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad's life, appealing to both scholars and general readers. It is commended for its narrative clarity and historical depth. Some critics note a lack of critical analysis and reliance on traditional sources, which may limit perspectives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources?

A reader interested in the life of Prophet Muhammad, historical biographies, and Islamic studies would enjoy Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources. Comparable to Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, it appeals to those fascinated by religious history and foundational texts.

4.6

16,154 ratings

91%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Arabian Peninsula • 7th Century

Publication Year

1983

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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