Muhammad (pbuh) His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

Muhammad (pbuh) His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

The earliest sources of Islamic history offer a vivid, authentic portrait of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) — his character, mission, struggles, and the unfolding of divine revelation. Muhammad (pbuh) His Life Based on the Earliest Sources presents a compelling narrative drawn directly from those foundational texts, allowing readers to encounter the Prophet’s life with historical clarity and spiritual depth.

About the Book

Muhammad (pbuh) His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is a celebrated English work by Martin Lings (Abū Bakr Sirāj al-Dīn), known for his mastery of classical sīrah (prophetic biography) and his elegant literary prose. Drawing extensively from early Arabic chronicles, ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), eyewitness reports, and formative Islamic histories, the book weaves a continuous and immersive narrative of the Prophet’s life — from his noble lineage and birth in Mecca to his mission, migration, struggles, and final days in Medina. Lings’ approach merges meticulous historical accuracy with spiritual sensitivity, presenting key events in a way that captures both their human and divine dimensions. His work is widely regarded as one of the most accessible and beautifully written modern biographies of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family).

What You Will Discover

• A narrative biography of the Prophet based closely on early Islamic sources.
• Historical details drawn from ḥadīth (prophetic tradition) and classical chronicles.
• Clear explanations of major events—revelation, opposition, migration, treaties, and community-building.
• Insight into the Prophet’s virtues, including sincerity (ikhlāṣ, purity of intention), justice (ʿadl, justice), mercy (raḥmah, compassion), patience (ṣabr, steadfastness), and trust in God (tawakkul, reliance upon God).
• A spiritual and literary portrayal that makes the Prophet’s life deeply relatable for modern readers.

About the Author

Martin Lings (Abū Bakr Sirāj al-Dīn) was a British scholar of Islamic history, Arabic literature, and comparative religion. His expertise in classical sources and his refined narrative style made Muhammad (pbuh) His Life Based on the Earliest Sources one of the most respected English-language biographies of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family). Lings served as Keeper of Oriental Manuscripts at the British Museum and authored numerous works on Islamic spirituality. His approach combines scholarly rigor with literary grace, offering readers a historically grounded yet spiritually rich depiction of the Prophet’s life.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for students, educators, researchers, and general readers seeking a historically rigorous, beautifully written, and spiritually resonant biography of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) based on the earliest Islamic sources.