Muhammad, the World-Changer
An Intimate Portrait
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Publisher Description
Uncover the Remarkable Life and Legacy of Islam's Founding Prophet
"An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islam's founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into his personal life and tastes." —New York Times Book Review
"A joyous read, presenting the Prophet Muhammad both as human and humane. Insightful, thoughtful and thought provoking!" —Azar Nafisi, New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran
"A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book!" —Reza Aslan, author of No God but God and Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
A six-year-old Muhammad cries in his mother's arms as she urges with her last breath: "Be a world-changer!" Suddenly orphaned in a change-fearing tribal society, the boy must overcome immense obstacles to unleash his potential and inspire others.
Mohamad Jebara, a renowned Qur'anic Arabic scholar, fuses details long known to Muslim scholars but inaccessible to popular audiences, bringing to life Muhammad's gripping personal story. From his dramatic birth to nearly being abducted into slavery to escaping assassination, Muhammad emerges as an unrelenting man on a mission. Dynamic women nurture him, Jewish and Christian mentors inspire him, and the enslaved individuals he liberates propel his movement.
Placing Muhammad's life in a broader historical context, Jebara vividly evokes Meccan society, arguing that Muhammad's innovative vision helped shape our modern world. Muhammad, the World-Changer offers a fascinating glimpse into the birth of Islam and the lasting impact of its founder.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this accessible debut, Islamic scholar Jebara delivers an intimate portrait of Muhammad as a spiritual figure and leader. Here, the prophet emerges as a man who "endured terrible setbacks and traumatic suffering, only to turn his brokenness into an asset, unlocking latent abilities to improve the world around him." Jebara traces Muhammad's footsteps in the deserts of Arabia to create an endearing account of his tumultuous journey from orphan to businessman to political leader. Jebara humanizes Muhammad with stories of him doing housework and building a lover's loft for his wife Khadijah, and by considering Muhammad's personal tastes, such as his favorite color: green. Along the way, Jebara depicts Muhammad as a hero who "laid the intellectual mindset for the modern world," and also explains the roots of Arabic words including Quran (the blossoming process), Muslims (those who repair cracks in the city wall), and Islam (the constant pursuit of completion). Those looking for an introduction to the life of the Islamic prophet would do well to start here.
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