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  • In the Footsteps of the Prophet

  • Lessons from the Life of Muhammad
  • By: Tariq Ramadan
  • Narrated by: Peter Ganim
  • Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (302 ratings)

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In the Footsteps of the Prophet

By: Tariq Ramadan
Narrated by: Peter Ganim
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Named 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.

Here 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.

This aidopbook 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.

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Excellent book

Very good book
Explanation is clear and concise
I feel I have a better understanding of our profit

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Excellent Book on the Prophet

Well done by Mr. Ramadan. Congratulation.
Narration is also excellent and clear and without any issues.

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A great reminder of a great man

This book puts down the story of the prophet in a simple yet powerful form that reminds us to be better people and seek to be closer to God.

It does not have a specific focus but offers a broad summary that is a good starting point or a way to be reminded of the overall story.

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Great book to listen to.

This book really captures the essence and meaning of Islam is supposed to be about. Devotion to the One, Peace, and learning. Civilization should improve because Islam not get worse.

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Beautifully written and wonderfully narrated

Loved every moment of it. This is my 2nd fav after Martin Lings book.

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A wonderful book such a treasure!

I was searching for a book that could help me understand Prophet Mohammed as a man and a prophet. This book does an excellent job. it truly help me love, appreciate, and accept my humaness and what most important that our Creator does as well

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good book bad narrater

The author goes throughout the stages of the life of the prophet and adds his comments by extracting values and principles from the prophet's actions. The narrater could not be worse.

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Excellent

This is an excellent audio book. Terrific story, taken from the Hadith. Good companion piece to Martin Lings' book.

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Beautiful story!

I absolutely loved this story of our beloved prophet (saws)! I was drawn to the book daily, if it were a physical copy I would have struggled to put it down. Highly recommend this book!

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Beautiful. I like listening while working.

I appreciate a lot how the author mentioned almost everything about the life of the prophet of Allah in details. Thank you. Allah bless you, Tariq Ramadan and family.

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