Muhammad: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Muhammad: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780199559282

ISBN-10: 0199559287

ISBN-13: 9780199559282

Edition: 2011

Authors: Jonathan A. C. Brown

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As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Learning about his life and understanding its importance, however, has always proven difficult. Our knowledge of Muhammad comes from the biography of him written by his followers, but Western historians have questioned the reliability of thisstory in their quest to uncover the 'historical Muhammad'. As modern controversies have shown, whatever the truth about Muhammad's life, his persona has taken on numerous shapes and played a crucial role in Muslim life…

Book details

List price: $8.99
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 3/24/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.82" wide x 4.55" long x 0.36" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements


Note on transliteration and names


List of illustrations



The life of the Messenger of God



Shaping Muhammad in history



Muhammad in Islamic civilization


References


Further reading


Index