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Memories Of Muhammad: Why The Prophet Matters (2009)

by Omid Safi(Favorite Author)

4.12 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0061231347 (ISBN13: 9780061231346)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

HarperOne

review 1: This gracefully-written book on the life of Muhammad and the crucial first four generations of the prophet's family following his life is an ideal introduction to the Islamic tradition. Safi's love of the prophet enlivens every page and it is impossible not respect him and his mission, even if one (such as myself) is of another faith. The peaceful disposition of the Prophet comes through and is a strong an important antidote to some people who make the newspaper headlines these days. A great book for inter-religious dialogue and understanding of a major world religion.
review 2: very clear and answers a lot of questions. doesn't shy away from hard stuff and the fact of multiple interpretations. portrayal of the ahl al-bayt and massacre at Karbala is wonderful... more. the page i opened up to at first, about the role of God in Karbala -- one of the shi'a versions of "why do bad things happen to good people" -- echoes my own thoughts and faith journeys as I go about chaplaincy work. less

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