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“The reason this particular biography is so well respected by the Muslim community is that it was the first one written by someone who is a Muslim whose native tongue is English but is able to access the original Arabic sources—the sources closest to the time of the Prophet. Ling primarily bases this book on eighth- and ninth-century sources, such as the early historian Ibn Ishāq. He also uses the earliest collections of Hadith, including the most respected one by Imam Bukhārī. On occasion, he even references the Bible. As a result, many of us Muslims in the Western hemisphere who are unable to access those sources, absolutely loved this glimpse of the Prophet’s life through them, especially because Lings writes well, making it a wonderful and comprehensive narration of his life.” Read more...
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