About The Book

Much controversy has been sparked in recent years and Muslims offended and provoked by disrespectful and blasphemous acts stemming from certain quarters of the Western world. No expense has been spared to spread the vile propaganda and smear the exalted character of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. For a Muslim, the sanctity, respect and honour of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is above all else. It is therefore only natural that such deliberate acts of provocation be met with expressions of anger and outrage from Muslim communities.

However, the biggest tragedy of all these events is that they spring from a single source: a lack of acquaintance with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. If non-Muslims do not know much about the true exalted nature and character of the Seal of all the Prophets ﷺ, this is indeed a shame; but if Muslims themselves are ignorant of him ﷺ this is nothing short of a self-inflicted disaster. To love the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is an integral part, nay, the very essence of this glorious religion.

The only way the Muslim Ummah can regain its glory and triumph is to reconnect itself with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ - by learning about his pristine life in order to internalise his lofty and noble character.

The Life of the Chosen One ﷺ is a 2-volume translation of Sīrat al-Mustafaﷺ – a comprehensive, detailed and in-depth work on the sublime life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It covers most, if not all, of the significant events in his blessed life ﷺ.

This is one of the most reliable in-depth books on sīrah currently available in the English language.

It is in 2 volumes hardback. The first volume covers the Makkan period of his blessed life whilst the second volume covers the Madinan period as well the his Shama’il (sublime characteristics) and khaṣa’il (exclusivities) and muʿjizat (miracles).

The book contains copious footnotes with citations of full references, and also includes detailed indexing for ease of reference. Appendices have also been added for further clarity and detail.

In this new work, we have also added the following:

1. Full referencing of Verses and Aḥadīth and other citations in the original Urdu work.
2. Translations of passages and lines of Arabic and Urdu poetry have been added.
3. Footnotes and detailed appendices have been added to elaborate and clarify key creedal points pertaining to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
4. An index for ease of reference has also been added.
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Contents:

Volume 1

1. The Genealogy of the Messengerﷺ

2. Childhood

3. Notable Events Prior to the the Proclamation of Prophethood

4. Events up to the Allegiance of al-Aqabah

5. Propagation of Islam in al-Madinah

6-16. Year One to Year 11 After al-Hijrah
 

Volume 2

17. Sublime Character and Exalted Attributes

18. Character and Attributes of the Messengerﷺ

19. Household of the Messengerﷺ

20. Miracles of the Messengerﷺ

21. The Rights of the Messengerﷺ Over His Ummah

Appendix A: What Shall I Read?

Appendix B: Prophethood and Proclamation

Appendix C: King Tubba I

Appendix D: The Funeral Prayer of 'Abd-Allah ibn Ubayy

Appendix E: The Universality of His Prophethood

Appendix F: Sayyidina Abu Bakr Leading the Prayer

Appendix G: Salah al-Jenazah of the Messengerﷺ

Appendix H: Sorcery and Magic on the Messengerﷺ

Appendix I: Prophets are Alive in their Graves

Appendix J: The Ascension and Divine Vision

Appendix K: Portion for the devil or hazz al-shaytan

Appendix L: Meeting of the Prophets in the Heavens

Appendix M: Intercession

Appendix N: Visiting the Messengerﷺ

Appendix O: Ya RasulAllahﷺ