In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of MuhammadNamed by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century, Tariq Ramadan is a leading Muslim scholar, with a large following especially among young European and American Muslims. Now, in his first book written for a wide audience, he offers a marvelous biography of the Prophet Muhammad, one that highlights the spiritual and ethical teachings of one of the most influential figures in human history. In the Footsteps of the Prophet is a fresh and perceptive look at Muhammad, capturing a life that was often eventful, gripping, and highly charged. Ramadan provides both an intimate portrait of a man who was shy, kind, but determined, as well as a dramatic chronicle of a leader who launched a great religion and inspired a vast empire. More important, Ramadan presents the main events of the Prophet's life in a way that highlights his spiritual and ethical teachings. The book underscores the significance of the Prophet's example for some of today's most controversial issues, such as the treatment of the poor, the role of women, Islamic criminal punishments, war, racism, and relations with other religions. Selecting those facts and stories from which we can draw a profound and vivid spiritual picture, the author asks how can the Prophet's life remain -- or become again -- an example, a model, and an inspiration? And how can Muslims move from formalism -- a fixation on ritual -- toward a committed spiritual and social presence? In this thoughtful and engaging biography, Ramadan offers Muslims a new understanding of Muhammad's life and he introduces non-Muslims not just to the story of the Prophet, but to the spiritual and ethical riches of Islam. |
Contents
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2 Birth and Education | 9 |
3 Personality and Spiritual Quest | 19 |
4 Revelation Knowledge | 29 |
5 The Message and Adversity | 37 |
6 Resistance Humility and Exile | 51 |
7 Trials Elevation and Hopes | 63 |
8 Hijrah | 81 |
11 Tricks and Treason | 129 |
12 A Dream Peace | 149 |
13 Coming Home | 165 |
14 At Home Over There | 181 |
15 Debtless | 199 |
In History for Eternity | 211 |
Notes | 217 |
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In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad Tariq Ramadan Limited preview - 2007 |
In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad Tariq Ramadan Limited preview - 2007 |
Common terms and phrases
Abdullah ibn Abraham Abu Bakr Abu Lahab Abu Sufyan Abu Talib accepted Aishah al-Bukhari and Muslim al-Jil alliances Angel Gabriel Ansar answered Arab army As-Sirah an-Nabawiyyah Beirut attack attitude Badr Banu Nadir Banu Qaynuqa Banu Qurayzah behavior believers Christian clans Companions converted to Islam covenant daughter decided enemy envoy exile expedition expressed face faith God’s Messenger Hadith reported heart hijrah human humility Ibid Ibn Hisham Islam Kaba Khadijah Khalid ibn al-Walid killed knew later Lord meaning Mecca Medina Messenger’s mission mosque Muhammad Muslim community Muslims never one’s pact peace pilgrimage pray prayer presence Prophet Prophet asked protection Quran Quraysh Quraysh leaders recited remained reminded reported by al-Bukhari respect Revelation sent signs situation spiritual Suhayl surah teaching tion told tradition trial tribes trust turn Umar ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab Usamah Uthman verse Waraqah Waraqah ibn Nawfal wife wives women worship Yathrib Zayd