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Muhammad

A Prophet for Our Time

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Muhammad

Written by: Karen Armstrong
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 From the best-selling author of Islam: A Short History comes an important addition to the Eminent Lives book series. A former Roman Catholic nun and winner of a Muslim Public Affairs Council Media Award, Karen Armstrong shows how Muhammad's life can teach us a great deal about our world. More is known about Muhammad than any other major religion founder, yet he remains mysterious.

Born in 570 CE, he spent six decades spreading his message of peace and compassion. Yet for many people today, their knowledge of Muhammad is rife with misconceptions and misinformation, often fueled by bigotry. Armstrong sets the record straight, shattering the myth that Islam is a religion of cruelty and violence. One of the world's leading religious experts, Armstrong is a deeply respected voice in the continuous struggle for interfaith understanding. Her cogent assessment of Muhammad's genius and insightful summary of his authentic beliefs are priceless in this modern world troubled by religious extremism and intolerance.

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I was looking for a book on Prophet Muhammad (s) from a neutral author, an historical POV. Thank you Karen for this great book.

Amazing storytelling from the author. Captivated me for the entire length of the book.

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read it very nicely voice was clear and slow enough to make notes. good book to listen to. great experience.

nicely presented

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When she is quoting Ibnu Ishaq's work, she is actually quoting Guillaume - that source happen to have many mistakes and lies about the prophet PBUH and Islam overall.

Another mistake: she interjects her opinion to delude the true teachings of Islam. For instance, she said Islam wasn't sent to mankind, but rather each community can worship whatever they want and we will all go to heaven - advocating "alternative truth," or Jews dont have to convert to Islam etc.

Islam teaches one truth - Hence, if you don't want to believe, is up to you. Chapter 23:53-54: But they tore themselves into sects, Each faction is happy with what they have. So leave them in their bewilderment until time. Maybe she was confused about this chapter...! In my opinion, she did okay with minimum distortions, and agendas.

Just listen to Yasir Qadhi's seerah on YouTube if you need to know the truth about Islam!

Guillaume is not a real Ibnu Ishaq source!

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