The Sirah of the Prophet

Dr Yasir QadhiDr Salah Sharief (editor)Second EditionPaperback, 512 pages9781952306853 A Contemporary and Original Analysis Following Dr Yasir Qadhi’s ground-breaking video lecture series on the sīrah of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ, this book is an equally impactful written adaptation. It provides a refreshing insight into the life of the Final Messenger and contextualises the sīrah in the modern-day context. It is not just a chronological account but also offers beneficial and actionable lessons, relating the biography of the Prophetﷺ to our daily lives. This book provides an in-depth examination of the sirah, delicately combining a chronological account of the life of the Prophetﷺ with a contemporary analysis. Almost every page includes a reflection on the actions of the Prophetﷺ and how they are relevant to our lives. The book is also unique in intertwining the Quran and Sirah, drawing out verses of the Quran and its relevance to the Sirah. After reading this book, the reader will have a deeper understanding of the Qur'an and, most importantly, the context upon which it was revealed. Updates in this second edition:• Small updates for clarity• More charts Contents1. About the Prophetﷺ2. Setting the Scene3. The Prophet’s Birth and Childhood4. The Prophet’s Early Adulthood5. The Revelation6. Early Islam7. Emigration to Abyssinia8. Mecca Reaches Boiling Point9. The Year of Sorrow10. The Night Journey & Ascension (al-Isrā’ wa al-Miʿrāj)11. In Search of a New Base12. The Hijrah13. Establishing a Muslim Nation14. The Battle of Badr15. Between Badr and Uḥud16. The Battle of Uḥud17. External and Internal Threats18. A Heinous Slander19. The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq)20. The Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah21. The Battle of Khaybar22. A Prophetic Invitation23. Fulfilling the Treaty24. The Battle of Mu’tah 25. The Conquest of Mecca26. The Battle of Ḥunayn27. The Expedition of Tabūk28. The Year of Delegations29. The Farewell Hajj30. The Greatest Calamity