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The
Life of The Last Prophet -
Yusuf Islam
 It
is a two disc set consisting of a 65 minute spoken word biography of
The Life Of The Last Prophet (Album) Muhammad, written and read by
Yusuf Islam. The biography includes Qur'anic recitation, singing and
sound effects. The story is broken into four parts and spans 33
tracks on the CD. Disc two contains three additional tracks which
are Nasheeds (songs).
"The
Life of the Prophet Muhammad": -
translated
by Prof. Trevor Le Gassick
 Reviewed
by Dr. Ahmed Fareed. Compiled in the Fourteenth century AD by a
prominent Syrian scholar, al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah by Ibn Kathir is a
full examination, in chronological order, of the background, life
and mission of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Drawn from the earliest
and most reliable Arabic sources, it offers, in this English
translation, the fullest available account of the historical
circumstances and personalities most important in the founding of
Islam.
"Ar-Raheeq
Al-Makhtum", (The Sealed Nectar) -
Saifur Rahman al-Mubarakfuri
 It
is considered the most authentic biography of the Prophet (pbuh) in
English, and well written book. It covers pre-Arabia and the entire
life of the Prophet (pbuh), specific instances when ayahs came down
and analyzes some aspects of the Sirah. It has a lot of wonderful
information and hours of insightful reading.
"Stories
of the Prophets" -
Imam Ibn Kathir
 Translated
by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemeiah. This classical work by the great
scholar Ibn Kathir shares detailed information about the lives of
the twenty-five Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur’an. Based on
Islamic sources, the stories inclusively present whatever is known
about these blessed individuals: the circumstances of their
spreading the message, the nations where they lived, how they were
treated, their unique trials and the results of their teaching. As
one reads through the accounts, Allah’s reasons for sending the
Prophets are unveiled. The distinct style of writing makes it easy
for both adults and children to understand and makes a valuable
addition to a Muslim family library. It is available in either
English or Arabic.
"Muhammad"
-
Martin Lings
 This
biography of Muhammad (pbuh), unlike others, is based on Arabic
sources of the 8th and 9th centuries (of which some key passages are
translated for the first time). It owes its freshness and directness
of approach to the words of men and women who heard the Blessed
Prophet speak and witnessed the events of his life. Nothing remotely
comparable exists in English, or in any other European language.
Really good book.
"Muhammad:
A Biography of the Prophet" -
Karen Armstrong
 She
gives the reader some background information on the time period and
culture in which Islam was given its birth. Also she discusses
Muhammad's life through the remainder of the book. In the final
chapter, after discussing the events surrounding his death, she
gives a brief overview of post-Muhammad Islam.
Online
Links:
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Muhammad
the Greatest - by Ahmad Deedat
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Muhammad
(pbuh) the Natural Successor to Christ (pbuh)- by Ahmad Deedat
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The
Life of Muhammad (Allah's peace and blessing be upon him) -
Muhammad Husayn Haykal - Translated
by Isma'il Razi A. al-Faruqi
http://www.wponline.org/vil/Books/MH_LM/default.htm
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Finality
of Prophethood -
Syed Abul ‘Ala Maududi
http://www.wponline.org/vil/Books/M_fop/index.htm
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The
Prophet Mohammad and the First Muslim State -
Dr. Mohammad Mahmoud
Ghali http://www.wponline.org/vil/Books/MG_FMS/default.htm
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