The Messenger: The Meanings of the Life of Muhammad

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Messenger: The Meanings of the Life of Muhammad
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tariq Ramadan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreIslam
Spirituality and religious experience
ISBN/Barcode 9780141028552
ClassificationsDewey:297.63
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 28 February 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An intimate biography of the Prophet and a compelling meditation on Islam in the modern world The life of the Prophet Muhammad, to whom the Angel Gabriel revealed the verses of the Quran, has provided inspiration to Muslims for hundreds of years. In The Messenger, leading Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan considers the ways in which the Prophet's actions, words and teachings can guide us in the modern world. Interspersed with spiritual and philosophical meditations, this profound and stimulating biography shows how Muhammad's message can be used to address some of today's most controversial issues - from the treatment of the poor and the role of women to the interpretation of jihad and relations with other religions. It offers Muslims a new understanding of Muhammad's life and introduces non-Muslims to the story of the Prophet and to the riches of Islam.

Author Biography

Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at Oxford University (Oriental Institute, St Antony's College) and also teaches at the Oxford Faculty of Theology. He is Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies (Qatar), Senior Research Fellow at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) and Director of the Research Centre of Islamic Legislation and Ethics (Doha, Qatar).

Reviews

Communicates a sense of spiritual transcendence Guardian Draws lessons that are crucial for Muslims and non-Muslims alike Financial Times