Prophet Muhammad

Why should you read this book?  The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him [PBUH]) was the most influential, revolutionary human being - past, present, or future. If you fully emulate his actions and inspiring examples, it could provide a way out of the challenges you face and allow you to lead a life of even more peace and happiness. What differentiates this book from others in its genre? Most books on his life are like history texts, which have appealed to inquisitive readers. This book, "Prophet Muhammad," reads like a story. This narrative aims to be one of the most engaging ways to access, appreciate, and understand his life. It is not intended to cover all details but rather focuses on many of the compelling episodes of his true story. Are there any reputable scholars who influenced this writing? In the first version of this book, Sheikh Omar Suleiman's review helped to strengthen the writing. The lectures of Sheikh Yasir Qadhi positively influenced the second iteration of this book to strengthen many key chapters, and have referenced him as a source throughout. He in turn used the most authentic sources (see below). In this third and current iteration of the book, Sheikh Mohamed Yousef Jendy provided extensive edits to ensure this true, non-fiction story of the Last Messenger (PBUH) resonates for this generation and for future generations. Sheikh Mohamed Yousef Jendy is an Azhari scholar and an Imam in Egypt. What sources did this book draw from? This book is based on the most authentic sources, including the Quran, tafsir, sahih hadiths, and seerah. Who is the author? Al Arqam is the author's pen name. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley. At the time of this writing, Al Arqam is a professional working for a mega cap tech company. He has lived in the United States as well as in the Middle East. How are the proceeds of this book used? As a non-profit effort, all of the proceeds of this book are used for charitable and educational purposes. Read more