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Loading... Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet (edition 1993)by Karen Armstrong
Work InformationMuhammad: A Biography of the Prophet by Karen Armstrong
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. That was an interesting read. It's the first biography I read of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and it made me realise how much I needed it. The author has somewhat achieved her goal of clearing the misconceptions of the West. She often compares Islam with Christianity and Judaism. I felt it was lacking in many areas. This biography is heavily political with only tidbits of his personal side. So it would've been better if she had written more of Muhammad ﷺ as a father, friend, and husband. Nonetheless, I liked it. ( ) This book is an interesting, readable biography of Muhammad. Though one should remember that it is not a purely historical account since such an account does not exist. The book basically describes the life of Muhammad as accepted by Muslim tradition.[return][return]As a result, criticism is rare and Muhammad as a person is described in a very positive light. Despite this, the book is a good introduction to early Islam. Readable? Yes, very. Ms. Armstrong does displace unconscious anti-Islamic preconceptions,but why does she have to do this by disparaging Christianity? I did learn a lot about Mohammed, and came to see him as a political genius who was attempting, as many of us are, to make a social system more equitable. no reviews | add a review
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This biography attempts to strip away centuries of distortion and myth and present a balanced view of the man whose religion continues to dramatically affect the course of history. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)297.63Religions Other Religions Islam, Babism, Bahai Faith Islamic Leaders and Structures The Prophet MuhammadLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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