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Combining insights from the best published historical and religious studies scholarship, original research, and rich first-person perspective, this highly readable book offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the founder and central figure of the Islamic tradition: the prophet Muhammad. Narrating Muhammad’s life story, teachings, and daily practices, and assessing how his legacy is received, interpreted, and applied around the world, Michael Muhammad Knight reveals how the prophet has become simultaneously one of the most beloved historical figures in the world and also one of the most contested, challenged, and disparaged.
Knight argues that there was never a singular Muslim vision of Muhammad but rather always multiple perspectives. While Muslims defend Muhammad’s legacy against Islamophobic polemics, they also challenge each other regarding the proper authorities through which Muhammad’s life and message become comprehensible and applicable in our world. Thinking across time and place, Knight argues that Muhammad is always contextual and contemporary.
Editions of Who Is Muhammad?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469675411
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469677262
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469675435
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890862952
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469675428
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890862945
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Combining insights from the best published historical and religious studies scholarship, original research, and rich first-person perspective, this highly readable book offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the founder and central figure of the Islamic tradition: the prophet Muhammad. Narrating Muhammad’s life story, teachings, and daily practices, and assessing how his legacy is received, interpreted, and applied around the world, Michael Muhammad Knight reveals how the prophet has become simultaneously one of the most beloved historical figures in the world and also one of the most contested, challenged, and disparaged.
Knight argues that there was never a singular Muslim vision of Muhammad but rather always multiple perspectives. While Muslims defend Muhammad’s legacy against Islamophobic polemics, they also challenge each other regarding the proper authorities through which Muhammad’s life and message become comprehensible and applicable in our world. Thinking across time and place, Knight argues that Muhammad is always contextual and contemporary.
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What is Who Is Muhammad? about?
Combining insights from the best published historical and religious studies scholarship, original research, and rich first-person perspective, this highly readable book offers a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the founder and central figure of the Islamic tradition: the prophet Muhammad. Narrating Muhammad’s life story, teachings, and daily practices, and assessing how his legacy is received, interpreted, and applied around the world, Michael Muhammad Knight reveals how the prophet has become simultaneously one of the most beloved historical figures in the world and also one of the most contested, challenged, and disparaged.
Knight argues that there was never a singular Muslim vision of Muhammad but rather always multiple perspectives. While Muslims defend Muhammad’s legacy against Islamophobic polemics, they also challenge each other regarding the proper authorities through which Muhammad’s life and message become comprehensible and applicable in our world. Thinking across time and place, Knight argues that Muhammad is always contextual and contemporary.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Is Muhammad??
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Islam
Where can I read a sample of Who Is Muhammad??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469675411
How long is Who Is Muhammad? and how many pages does it have?
Who Is Muhammad? has 198 page(s)
Is Who Is Muhammad? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Is Muhammad??
Michael Muhammad Knight
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who Is Muhammad? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469675411) and paperback(ISBN 9781469677262) and ebook(ISBN 9781469675435) and ebook(ISBN 9798890862952) and ebook(ISBN 9781469675428) and pdf(ISBN 9798890862945)
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