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      ISBN: 0195374762

      ISBN13: 9780195374766

      In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad

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      Book Overview

      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.

      In the Footsteps of the Prophet 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. The book 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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      Rated 5 stars
      A MUST read for those looking for a model to follow

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      As Dr. Ramadan mentions, there are many books on the life of the prophet. However, what this book adds is the meaning, wisdom and lessons to be learned from the events in the life of the prophet. It is an easy to read book, easy to follow and is extremely engaging. In a world where people are starved for a model to follow that is full of love, mercy and forgiveness, yet firm when it comes to the core message, this book presents...

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      Great Read

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      This book is absolutely amazing. Unlike some other books about the life of the Prophet (pbuh) which are filled with facts and read like a history book Tariq Ramadan really tried to make the personality of the Prophet (pbuh) shine. A simple a beautiful read; it does not dwell too much on deep philosophical matters (like some of Ramadan's other books) but rather remains simple and to the point. Someone who's read the biography...

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      Rated 5 stars
      Tariq is a true Muslim

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      this is a must read for all Muslims, curious non-Muslims and Islam-haters alike. Tariq provides a beautiful meditation on the life of the Prophet, quoting great ayats from the Qur'an and hadith. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PROPHET is an easily-digestable yet profound work of truth. This book provides all who read it with the essence of Islam and the life of the Prophet.

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      Great Read, whatever your personal belief

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      This biography of Prophet Muhammad can be called a "spiritual biography" that tells the story of a life but emphasizes decisions, revelations, and the spiritual and emotional lessons therein. Emerick's biography of the Prophet and that by Karen Armstrong are good, this is better. Incidentally, it hints at the paranoia of those in government who cancelled the author's visa while he was en route to teach at Notre Dame University...

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      Rated 5 stars
      Beautiful biography of prophet Muhammad

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      Tariq Ramadan has done an excellent job in writing this biography of the prophet and making it relevant to 21st century. This biography is second to none including biography by Martin Lings and Karen Armstrong. Mr. Ramadan has used beautiful writing to represent one of the most extra ordinary life. It is well suited equally for both Muslims and Non Muslims. A must read to understand Muhammed as well as the message he brought...

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