In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad | 
 enlarge | Author: Tariq Ramadan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 37827
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0195308808
Dewey Decimal Number: 297.63
EAN: 9780195308808
ASIN: 0195308808
Publication Date: February 5, 2007
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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.
Here 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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 Great Read August 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 of the Prophet (pbuh) before is unlikely to find too many new historical facts in this book but they are likely to see these facts in a whole different perspective. A must read for anyone trying to truly grasp the personality of the Prophet (pbuh).
Insightful, devout and learned January 4, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Ramadan's scholarship, appreciation for pluralism, personal faith and passion for his Muslim heritage infuse this wonderful book. He takes us on a brief journey through the life of the prophet Muhammad and pauses to reflect on the way the Prophet used specific events to teach his contemporaries and on how those events and teachings have formed the Muslim community over the centuries.
As an American, I appreciated how the book responds to Western mis-understandings of Islam (for example, the greater jihad is the personal struggle to follow Allah; the lesser jihad is armed struggle) without being defensive. As a Christian, I appreciated "going along" with Ramadan as he reflects on his faith and makes it accessible because it comes from the heart.
Spiritual Journey November 9, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Having read other biographies of Muhammad's (PBUH) life, I found this one particularly thought provoking and uplifting in that it explored the spiritual and not just historical or civic context of Muhammad's experiences. This compelling combination resulted in more than an interesting read, but a spiritual journey...along side a man many consider the most influential in human history.
 Interesting book about the prophet September 30, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was great to show details about the prophet Mohammad's life. Tariq Ramadan captured in his very well researched book an unkown side of a great man. Unfortunately at some points he writes somewhat differential between sunni and shia, not realizing that at the prophet's time there was no such distinction.
Tariq is a true Muslim June 6, 2007
21 out of 25 found this review helpful
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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