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The Prophet (saws)

Asalamu Alaikum,

After being muslim for 11 years, I am just now really learning about the Prophet (saws) through lectures on the internet. I do data entry so I have the opportunity to listen to lectures for the most part of the day. Unfortunately, I am the only one in my family (husband and children) that is benefiting from this. They don't know about his life and cannot appreciate his role in Islam. I am looking for books for teenagers as well as some for myself and my husband that will help my family get better connected with the Prophet. Is anyone aware of good books? Especially for my little people (10, 12, 14, 16).

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Permalink Reply by Ablacem on October 6, 2009 at 7:35am

Waalaikumsalam

Alhamdullillah. I would highly recommend this award winning book Muhammad by Martin Lings.

http://www.amazon.com/Muhammad-Life-Based-Earliest-Sources/dp/08928...

OUR MASTER MUHAMMAD THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (ASWS): Volume II
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In this day and age, it is essential for the Muslim community and humanity at large to acquire a detailed description of the Best of Creation, the Messenger of Allah (asws). ‘Our Master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah’, is a book of devotion written from the heart and addressing every heart that yearns to draw closer to best of Allah’s creation. In this second volume of the book, the author details the exemplary character traits of our Prophet (asws), his devout worship, his noble lineage and progeny, and the blessings of his physical-self and personal effects, and his infallibility in both religious matters.

Another good link from www.sunnipath.com

This expression of Prophetic love and longing was written by the ‘Pole of Prophetic love in our times’, the venerable saint, Hadith scholar and exegete: Imam ‘Abdallah Sirajuddin al-Husayni (ra). His book is an exceptional demonstration of sound scholarship and spiritual realization.

‘O you who love the Messenger of Allah (asws)! Time has isolated us, tribulations have spread amongst us, the charlatans have spoken, and many people have preoccupied themselves with that which relieves neither hunger nor thirst. We have lost the warmth of the love of the Messenger of Allah (asws), the warmth that those who love him feel, and which those who yearn for him desperately seek, and in the beauty of which the most knowledgeable ones in Allah lose themselves. The reality of this love is absent, whilst claims to it are many, and the way of the Companions and the model of their love have been reduced to mere stories and legends. So let us renew our covenant with the Messenger of Allah  , and bear the banner of love to the most sincere and lasting love, and the most enduring and faithful reverence, and the brightest and most resplendent light, and the Beloved and Chosen One of Allah.’
– Shaykh Muhammad b. Yahya al-Ninowy
Title: OUR MASTER MUHAMMAD THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (ASWS): Volume II
Author: Imam `Abdallah Sirajuddin al-Husayni/Shaykh Muhammad b. Yahya al-Ninowy/Khalid Williams
Publishing House: Sunni Publications

May Allah (swt) guide us all to the right path InshaAllah and follow the sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Permalink Reply by Lucinda Webb on October 6, 2009 at 3:20pm

Jazakala kheiran. I cant wait to read it.

Permalink Reply by nur-inn on October 6, 2009 at 5:26pm

Waalaikumsalam my dear sister Lucinda,

Besides the wonderful book that our dear sister an-necim recommend, I would like to recommend 3 more books, InshaAllah beneficial too. May Allah guide our hearts and minds on our Islamic knowledge quest and grant us the ability to practice the knowledge in our daily life for the sake of Allah.Ameen.

1. Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar): Biography of the Prophet
by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri
by Dar-us-Salam Publications
A complete authoritative book on the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri. It was honored by the World Muslim League as first prize winner book. Whoever wants to know the whole life style of the Prophet in detail must read this book.
Muhammad (pbuh) is the Messenger of Allah, and those who are with him, are severe against the disbelievers, and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. The mark of them (i.e. of their Faith) is on their faces (fore heads) from the traces of prostration (during prayers). This is their description in the Taurdt (Torah). But their description in the Injeel (Gospel) is like a (sown) seed which sends forth its shoot, then makes it strong, and becomes thick and it stands straight on its stem, delighting the sowers, that He may enrage the disbelievers with them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous good deeds, forgiveness and a mighty reward (Paradise). (Al-Fath: 29)
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: "The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent me is like abundant rain falling on the earth. Some of which was fertile soil that absorbed rain-water and brought forth vegetation and grass in abundance. (And) another portion of it was hard and held the rain-water and Allah benefited the people with it and they utilized it for drinking, (making their animals drink from it) and to irrigate the land for cultivation. (And) a portion of it was barren which could neither hold the water nor bring forth vegetation (then that land gave no benefits). The first is the example of the person who comprehends Allah's Religion (Islam) and gets benefit (from the knowledge) which Allah (Azawajal) has revealed through me (the Prophet ) and learns and then teaches it to others. The (last example is that of a) person who does not care for it and does not take Allah's Guidance revealed through me (he is like that barren land)." (Al-Mukarramah)
Published by Dar-us-Salam Publications.

2.Al-Sirah Al-Nabaweya by Ibn Hisham:
It's good to read but it's really long for someone who haven't read before unless they really love reading and it's full of details.

3.Fiqh Al-Seerah Al-Nabawiya by Muhammad Saeed Ramadan al Buti:
This is a very good book as well because not only you learn the sirah but also the reason/wisdom behind each action which help to have more in depth understanding of the life story of the prophet.

Permalink Reply by Ablacem on October 7, 2009 at 6:22am