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Muhammad

His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

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Muhammad

By: Martin Lings
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Widely recognized as the best biography of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in English, Dr. Martin Lings' award-winning book is now available in audio, read by well-known narrator Sean Barrett. This excellent audiobook is the first of its kind and has been selected by a number of organizations as a worthy introduction to the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), including Muslim Welfare House, London, and the Muslim Council of Britain.©2003 Meem Ltd. (P)2003 Meem Ltd. Historical Islam Middle East Heartfelt Prophet Muhammad
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"This work is widely recognized as the most readable account of the life of the Prophet to date." ( The Times, London)
"For those interested in Islam in one way or another, it is mesmerizing." ( Parabola)

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Great intro

Very informative and with Great details! Loved it. Must read for all trying to understand the beginnings of Islam!

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Well written and narrated

As a person who knew very little of Muhammad, this book was very informative and gave a spectacular narrative of the prophet's life.

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better than ibn Ishaq

I first attempted to listen to the copy of ibn Ishaq within the first few minutes it was painfully obvious that the translation had been undertaken and the reading sponsored by someone who had a personal grudge against Islam so looking for more reputable and unbiased source I picked this book covers all the necessary basis

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Storytelling without imposing opinion

Very enjoyable book, balanced and informative. The narrator is compelling. No imposition of opinions or explanations.

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Beautiful Narration, Story is nice

I enjoyed learning about the prophet peace be upon him. showcasing different passages of his life, his early childhood, his marriages, and the way he interacts with people truly shows him as a great leader, husband and overall role model.

The authors archaic Shakespearean way of writing truly gave this book its own artistic taste.

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An enjoyable historical account

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Not knowing any historical information about the subject, this book provided a good base for understanding the origin and life of Muhammad. The narrator has a voice and tone that compliments the subject. The pronounciations in the reading makes it seem more authentic.

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Great book by a great scholar.

excellent book an on Islam and Muhammad (pbuh). stupendous writing based on scholarly research. great work by Dr. Lings

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Loooovveeee

Well written, I’ve read the book many times, but decided to get the audio book and it’s so well narrated that it made me feel things I didn’t feel when I read it myself.

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excellent

Excellent biography, comprehensive without getting bogged down in detail, well balanced with good flow and beautiful style. Prefer this to the Sealed Nectar.

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Amazing biography

This is enticing and capturing. For the Muslim and non-Muslim it's very educational.

This book and it's speaker brought tears to my eyes.

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