Muhammad
Muhammad by Karen Armstrong, published by Harper Collins on September 10, 1993, is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of the Prophet Muhammad, who was born in 570 C.E. This edition, consisting of 290 pages, presents a detailed account of how Muhammad established a spiritual community and laid the foundations of Islam, a religion that has significantly influenced world history. Armstrong, an acclaimed authority on religious and spiritual issues, aims to clarify the often misunderstood narrative surrounding Muhammad, particularly in Western contexts.
In this biography, readers will find a balanced portrayal of Muhammad, enriched by comparisons with other prophets and mystics. Armstrong utilizes historical facts from Muhammad’s life to elucidate the core tenets of Islam, making them accessible to modern readers of diverse faiths. The book strips away centuries of distortion and myth, revealing the man behind the religion. With its focus on biography, history, and religion, this work serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of Muhammad’s life and the impact of his teachings on Islam and beyond.
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Muhammad was born in 570 C.E. Over the course of the following sixty years, he built a thriving spiritual community and laid out the foundations of a religion that has changed the course of world history. There is more historical data available about his life than that of the founder of any other major faith, and yet, particularly in the West, his is a consistently misunderstood story.
An acclaimed authority on religious and spiritual issues, Karen Armstrong offers a balanced portrait of this revered figure. Through comparison with other prophets and mystics, she illuminates Muhammad’s spiritual ideas; she uses the facts of his life, from which Muslims have drawn instruction for centuries, to make the tenets of Islam clear and accessible for modern readers of all faiths. This vivid and detailed biography strips away centuries of distortion and myth to reveal the man behind the religion.
Karen Armstrong, bestselling author, scholar, and journalist, is among the world’s foremost commentators on religious history and culture. Post-9/11, she has become a crucial advocate for mutual understanding between the world’s major faiths. Her books include Buddha: A Biography, The Battle for God, and Islam: A Short History.
“Respectful without being reverential, knowledgeable without being pedantic, and, above all, readable. It succeeds because [Armstrong] brings Muhammad to life as a fully rounded human being.” -The Economist
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