Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman
by William Montgomery Watt
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A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions. Written with objectivity, the book opens with a background chapter on the birth and the early life of the Prophet in Mecca. Dr. Watt tells of Muhammad's struggle to make his way as an untrained orphan in the city's commercial world, and his call to Prophethood as a result of visions. He recounts the writing down of show more the Prophet's revelations in the Qur'an (with an explanation of its passages); Muhammad's betrayal, expulsion from Mecca, and migration to Medina; and his rise to political power in Arabia. Throughout Dr. Watt makes clear the social and political background out of which Islam was born, especially the influence of Judaism and Christianity. show lessTags
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This is a somewhat brief overview of the Prophet - his childhood and development and call to proclaim the message of Allah.
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
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- 297.63 — Religion Other religions Islam Islamic Leaders and Structures The Prophet Muhammad
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- BP75 .W33 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc. Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. Biography Muammad, Prophet, d. 632
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