Muhammad His Life Based On The Earliest Sources – Martin Lings

Universally acclaimed as the definitive English-language biography of the Prophet, Martin Lings’ portrayal of Muhammad is truly unique. Drawing from eighth and ninth-century Arabic sources, including previously untranslated passages, the narrative is enriched by firsthand accounts of those who listened to Muhammad and observed his life. Lings’ storytelling prowess yields a style that effortlessly combines readability with the majesty of the narrative. This book is equally captivating for readers already acquainted with Muhammad’s life and those encountering it for the first time. Notably, this work earned recognition from the government of Pakistan and was awarded the title of the finest English biography of the Prophet at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad in 1983. In 1990, Azhar University acknowledged the book, and its author, Martin Lings, who held a distinguished position at the British Museum and the British Library, received recognition from President Mubarak. Besides this biography, Lings is also the author of several works on Islamic mysticism, including “A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century,” “What is Sufism?” and “The Book of Certainty.”