The Muhammad Story

The biography of the Prophet Muhammad, from his Wikipedia article. Formatted for the Kindle by Ira Krakow, with all hyperlinks and images preserved, and with the original Table of Contents. Text is from en.wikipedia.org available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ - See Terms of use for details. The cover image dates from Kashmir, in the year 1808, in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, and is the entry of Muhammad into Mecca, and the destruction of the idolators. From the manuscript Hadyr's Battle. The image is on the Wikipedia page of Muhammad. Since this is a two-dimensional representation of a work older than 100 years, Wikimedia claims this image is in the public domain.Table of Contents 1 Names and appellations in the Quran 2 Sources for Muhammad's life 2.1 Quran 2.2 Early biographies 2.3 Hadith 2.4 Non-Arabic sources 3 Pre-Islamic Arabia 4 Life 4.1 Life in Mecca 4.1.1 Chil..

Stories of The Prophets for Children

This great Childrens Islamic Book contains a brief history of various Prophets in simple language, without going into specific details which can be read in other works as one grows up.Prophets discussed include:AdamIdrisNuh (Noah)HudSalihIbrahimShuaybIsmailYusufAyyubYunusMusaDawudSulayman andZakariya (alaihimussalaam)After every story the following is included: 1.) Beneficial lessons, 2.) Questions suited for childrenIn essence the history of 15 Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) are elucidated so that children may understand the reasons for sending them and the importance of their message. Books like these are a welcome fountain to quench the thirst in muslim children to know the truth about the Prophets and why Allah sent them...

The Ideal Prophet

First published in 1925 from the Woking Muslim Mission in England, this book presents the noble character and high moral qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, showing him to be the Ideal Prophet in every sense...

Ashura : History and Popular Legend (Islamic Books)

Preface This is a translation of a series of four sermons delivered by the author during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and significance of 'Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) at Karbala.Table of Contents :Sermon 1 :Meaning of distortion (tahrif) in general Description and examples of thedistortions that have taken place in regard to the historic event of 'Ashura.Sermon 2 :Factors responsible for these distortions Further examples of distortions.Sermon 3 :Distortions of meaning and their cause Character of a sacred movement.Sermon 4 :Responsibility of the 'ulama and the common people in regard to these distortions.About the Author The martyred scholar, Ayatollah Murtada Mutahhari was born in 1918 in the village of Fariman of Mashad in Khorassan. He studied for 16 years at the Divinity College of Qum in the branches of literature, philosophy, jurisprudence and some other Islamic subjects, Then, for several years, he acted as professor ..

Jésus (PSL), la Vérité révélée (French Edition)

Un compte Islamique de Jésus que les musulmans appellent Issa (Paix soit sur lui). Une multitude de chrétiens se trouvent confondus par les récits contradictoires de Jésus dans la Bible, il était le «Fils» de Dieu ou de la "servante", at-il mourir pour les péchés de manking ou était-il soulevé et qu'il revienne.La vérité sur cette grande personnalité et le Prophète de Dieu est clair dans l'islam et en examinant les versets de la Bible et le Coran ainsi que les doutes sont enlevés. Cette brochure servira pour effacer ces doutes et permettre au lecteur de connaître la vérité au sujet de Hazrat Isa (Alaihissalaam - Que la paix soit sur lui)A lire absolument pour tous les chrétiens et les musulmans qui est confronté à des doutes ou veut connaître la vérité sur Jésus (paix soit sur lui).Extrait 1:Jésus n'a jamais appelé lui-même "fils de Dieu», mais il avait l'habitude d'appeler lui-même le Fils de l'homme »(réf. Mark 02:10), bien qu'il entendit lui-même é..

Jesús (P), la verdad revelada (Spanish Edition)

Una cuenta Islámica de Jesús, a quien los musulmanes se refieren como Isa (la paz sea con él). Una multitud de cristianos se encuentran confundidos por la información contradictoria acerca de Jesús en la Biblia, fue que el "Hijo" de Dios o el "Siervo", ha muerto por los pecados de manking o se levantó y le restituirá.La verdad acerca de esta gran personalidad y el Profeta de Dios es clara en el Islam y el examen de los versos de la Biblia y el Corán juntos las dudas se retiran. Este folleto servirá para despejar esas dudas y que el lector pueda conocer la verdad sobre Hazrat Isa (Alaihissalaam - La paz sea con él)Una lectura obligatoria para todos los cristianos y musulmanes que se enfrenta a las dudas o quiere saber la verdad acerca de Jesús (la paz sea con él).Extracto 1:Jesús nunca llamó a sí mismo "Hijo de Dios", pero que solía llamarse a sí mismo el "Hijo del Hombre" (ref. Marcos 2:10) a pesar de que oyó a sí mismo de ser llamado por ese nombre no objeto-como se..

Mohammad: The Prophet of Islam [ZHINGOORA WORLDS CLASSICS] [ILLUSTARTED]

There is no God but God, and Mohammed is the Apostle of God.(Moslem Creed.)TABLES OF CONTENTS EARLY LIFE.THE "CALL" TO THE PROPHETIC OFFICE.BIRTH OF THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY.GROWTH AND PROGRESS.WORLD CONQUEST.MOHAMMED AND WOMEN. PREFACE.So-called Moslem missionaries are spreading through the Press such idealistic and false views of the religion and character of Mohammed, that we need to be on our guard against them. Unbiased historians have stated that there is much that is deplorable in the life of the prophet of Islam. And it is certain that his teaching has increased the degradation of the nations that have come under its influence.Much of the literature that is being circulated in England by the "Moslem missionaries," claims that Moslem women are better off, so far as property rights go, than their Christian sisters. However true this may be, it does not lift them out of the degradation of polygamy and concubinage, with a capricious system of divorce, which makes them the victims of th..

Take Another Look: The Quran, the Sunnah and the Islam of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Did the Honorable Elijah Muhammad teach true Islam or was he simply a powerful social reformer who spun an interpretation of Islam which, while socially and culturally uplifting, was religiously blasphemous? What criteria should be used to assess his Islamicity? The Qur an and Sunnah obviously, but whose reading of the Qur an and Sunnah is to be privileged in this discussion? Islamic scholar Dr Wesley Muhammad, who holds a Doctorate in Islamic Studies from one of America s top Public Ivy League universities, brings to this discussion for the first time a wealth of information from and concerning the Classical Arabic/Islamic tradition that has up until now been omitted. This work by Dr Wesley puts the most controversial aspect of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad s teachings the claim that God is a man in the context of the Classical Arabic/Islamic Tradition. He demonstrates that the original Arabic context of the Qur an and the Sunnah, as well as the Arabic Sunni orthodoxy that first came ..

Jesus (Peace be upon him), The Truth Revealed

An Islamic account of Jesus whom muslims refer to as Isa (Peace be upon him). A multitude of Christians find themselves confused by the contradictory accounts of Jesus in the bible, was he the "Son" of God or the "Servant", did he die for the sins of manking or was he raised and will he return. The truth about this great personality and Prophet of God is clear in Islam and by examining the verses of Bible and Quran together doubts are removed. This booklet will serve to clear those doubts and allow the reader to know the truth about Hazrat Isa (Alaihissalaam - Peace be upon him)A must read for every christian and muslim who is faced with doubts or wants to know the truth about Jesus (peace be upon him). Excerpt 1:Jesus never called himself 'Son of God' ; but he used to call himself the 'Son of Man' (ref. Mark 2:10) although he heard himself being called by that name he did not Object-as assumed in the Bible-and did not consider the title exclusively for him. According to the Biblical t..

A History of Islam

Contents:History of Islam Historiography of early Islam Succession to Muhammad Umayyad Caliphate Muslim conquests Crusades Golden Horde Islam in Asia History of Islam in China Early modern period Ottoman Empire..

Ashura

This is a translation of a series of four sermons delivered by the author during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and significance of 'Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) at Karbala. Sermon 1 Meaning of distortion (tahrif) in general Description and examples of the distortions that have taken place in regard to the historic event of 'Ashura. Factors responsible for these distortions Further examples of distortions Sermon 3 Distortions of meaning and their cause Character of a sacred movement Sermon 4 Responsibility of the 'ulama and the common people in regard to these distortions About the AuthorHe was born Shaikh Murtada ibn Muhammad Hussain Mutahhari in 1338 AH in Fariman, Iran. At the early age of 12, he began his religious education in the Shia seminary in Mashhad, where he mainly studied religion as well as philosophy. With the rise of the Qom seminary under the leadership of Shaikh Abdul Karim Haeri, Shaikh Mutahhari moved there a..

Homage to al Andalus, the Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain

The Iberian Peninsula was conquered by Islamic forces in 711 AD and this presence continued in this part of Europe for 900 years.This new book tells the intriguing story of al-Andalus: its splendour, tolerance and conflicts. Centuries of Islamic presence in Spain and Portugal left an indelible stamp, like the wonders of the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Cordoba. The legacy also extends to the rich seam of learning, in science, medicine, literature and philosophy that was later transmitted to the rest of Europe. How did all this come about? In this fascinating book Michael Barry tells the story of al-Andalus, its rise to splendour and sophistication and its decline. Richly illustrated with outstanding photographs, it shows the achievements of this extraordinary time. It is a book which is essential for those interested in history, for those who want to know this absorbing story and for those who wish to travel and discover the hidden Spain...

Christianity, Islam, and the West

This book has its origins in a comparative religions course Burns has taught at the University of Arizona for the past thirty years. Those who have enrolled in the class have come from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. Whatever the mix, a sharedcuriosity about Christianity, Judaism, and Islam has always been present. Since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, students-as well as the general public-are especially interested in Islam. Like many Americans, they have littleor no knowledge of the Islamic religion. This work touches upon the origins and central teachings of the Islamic religion and discusses the commonalties and differences between Islam and Christianity. Throughout the book, Burns poses and answers the kindsof questions most frequently asked by his students. This approach will be helpful to students in comparative religions courses, as well as other individuals interested in the connections between Christianity and Islam. The purpose of thi..

Al-Mawaizh (The Sermons)

Al-Shaykh al-Saduq is the title given to Abu Ja'far Muhammad ibn 'Ali ibn Babawaih al-Qummi. He was the leading traditionist of his time (4th Century A.H.) and one of the most outstanding traditionists of Shi'ite Islam. He earned the title of al-Shaykh al-Saduq on account of his great learning and his reputation for truthfulness. It is a title which he also shares with his father.Other works 1. Kamal al-din wa tamam al-ni'mah ( the perfection of the religion and the end of the blessings) which is about Imam Zaman including questions and answers about the Occultation to the non-believers. 2. Ma'ani al-Akhbar in which he has explained the shades of the complexities and the problems of interpretations of traditions and the Quranic verses. 3. Oyoun Akhbar Al-Ridha which has been dedicated to Sahib ibn-e Ebad the wise minister of Alle buyeh dynasty including some of Imam Rida's (A.S) traditions. 4. al-Khisal which is about the moral instructions , points of scientific ,historical and legal ..

God's Black Prophets: Deconstructing the Myth of the White Muhammad of Arabia and Jesus of Jerusalem

Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad are arguably the two most important figures of recent history. They are also the two most revered religio-historical figures in the Black community of America and much of Africa. Both are popularly and officially portrayed as white-skinned men. However, Dr. Wesley Muhammad demonstrates in this work that the historical, textual and scientific evidences converge indicating that both were actually black-skinned men whose ancestors were African Semites who crossed into the Levant and Arabia several millennia ago. For the first time, a broad range of the relevant Classical Arabic/Islamic source material is brought together, demonstrating that the popular and official image of the prophet Muhammad is a secondary fabrication. Dr. Muhammad documents the bleaching of the image of both men by a later generation of Christians and Muslims who were offended by the dark appearance of their community s respective founder. This work also addresses the intra-Muslim con..

Black Arabia & the African Origin of Islam

Is Islam a Religion of the Black Man as suggested by Elijah Muhammad? Or is it a slave religion originated by white Arabs and imposed on Black People? Finally, this question is addressed with scholarship rather than with rhetoric. Internationally known scholar of Islam Dr. Wesley Muhammad brings together in this his latest work a tremendous amount of scholarship and demonstrates that: Ancient Black Arabia, which is the matrix of Islam, is a root of civilization and an integral component of the Global African Civilization paradigm. Islam the veneration of Allah as the supreme God predated the Arabian prophet Muhammad by millennia The oldest records of this ancient veneration of Allah indicates that Blacks or Africans in Arabia were the originators of this veneration And much more Remarks about Black Arabia from Africentric Scholar Wayne B. Chandler, author of Ancient Future: The Teachings and Prophetic Wisdom of the Seven Hermitic Laws of Ancient Egypt (1999) about new book: I began goi..

The Mirage of Peace: Understand The Never-Ending Conflict in the Middle East

Morning headlines announce renewed violence and fresh calls for peace negotiations, while pundits on talk radio and cable TV shout conflicting opinions at anyone who will listen. Between perplexing contradictions and inflammatory rhetoric, it is often difficult to find out what’s really going on in the Middle East. Former TIME magazine Jerusalem bureau chief David Aikman, who has spent decades reporting on Mid-East issues, takes a sober, balanced look at a region aflame. He brings a journalist’smind and a believer’s heart to his exploration of the political and religious factors in play, and goes beyond the media’s chronic over-simplification to carefully examine recent history and the leaders who have made that history. Aikman turns a critical eye on the policies of the region’s prime players, resorting neither to blind pro-Israeli sentiment nor to reactionary pro-Palestinian bias. He challenges fellow Christians to a similar approach to the Middle East: respect, reason and ..