Many books have been written about the life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), However, In writing this book, the author (
Sheikh Muhammad al-Ghazali
) had a specific
objective
. He used the life of the Prophet (SAW) to go into depths that many historians had only touched upon from the various aspects of his (saw) life. .
This book goes into detail and provides reasons and explanations for whatever took place. It is a blend of modern analysis and ancient detail. Its
is to nurture faith, purify characters and fan the struggle to embrace the truth and be faithful to it.
Indeed, the life of the Prophet (SAW) has been documented as a message for practical implementation, not intellectual entertainment
'. You may think that you have studied the life of Muhammad by following his history from birth to death but this is a grave mistake. You will never really understand the
Seerah
unless you study the noble Qur'an and the purified Sunnah. The amount that you derive from these will tell the strength of your connection with the prophet of Islam,
sallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam
'
Drawing upon his profound classical Islamic learning and an extensive knowledge of modern science, Sheikh al-Ghazali has broken new ground in the study of Seerah, bringing to bear a fresh but wholly authentic approach. This is a work which all serious students should have, to complement the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)