The Life Of Prophet Muhammad

THE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (صلى الله عليه وسلم)

SEERAH AL-NABI BY IBN KATHIR

Allamah Ibn Kathir's Sirat an-Nabi is a portion of his Al-Bidayah wa an-Nihayah. While it has been translated into Urdu, it's English translation was long awaited.

This work is comprehensive. It begins with the times before the Prophets Birth, reflecting on the conditions as they prevailed then, the adventure of Abrahah and his dialogue with Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's birth and his upbringing as an orphan. The surroundings, his journey with Abu Talib, his marriage and the first revelation.

Then follow the sequence of events, the uphill task of the Prophet and his few companions. His banishment, together with his tribe for some years in a social boycott and subsequent re-alignment. His Mi'raj and hijrah to Madina and the growth of Islam and liberation of Makkah.

We also read the treaty of Hudaybiyah and of the battles, and the redeeming Umrah and farewell Hajj. His final illness and passing also finds mention.