Muhammad : His Life Based on the Earliest Sources

DESCRIPTION:

A revised edition of the internationally acclaimed biography of the prophet

Includes important additions about the prophet’s spread of Islam into Syria and its neighboring states
Contains original English translations from 8th and 9th century biographies, presented in authoritative language
Represents the final updates made on the text before the author’s death in 2005

DETAILS:

Author :  Martin Lings (Abu Bakr Siraj Ad-Din) 
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kutub Khana Ishayat; Revised Edition (1 January 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 890 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.5 x 14 x 2.25 cm
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Martin Lings (1909–2005) was a renowned British scholar with degrees in English and Arabic from London University and Oxford University. At Oxford, he studied English under C. S. Lewis, who later became a close friend. Lings taught at several European universities and the University of Cairo and served as the keeper of Oriental manuscripts for the British Museum and the British Library. His friendship and similar beliefs with philosophers René Guénon and Frithjof Schuon inspired Lings to convert to Islam. He went on to become an influential member of Western Muslim society, participating in several international Islamic councils and conferences, including acting as consultant to the World of Islam Festival Trust. He is the author of twelve books on religion and spirituality.