The Life of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) - Leila Azzam & Aisha Gouverneur

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad saw

By Leila Azzam & Aisha Gouverneur

This children s book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from is taken traditional Muslim biographical literature, including Hadith. Passages from the Koran are used throughout to reinforce the stories. The material is authentic and the style lively and attractive. Although the book has been written for children of 10 to 15 years of age it can be usefully read by anyone as an introduction to the life of the Prophet (PBUH) because of its completeness and clarity. There are 32 colour illustrations and every care has been taken over authentic detail. There has been no attempt to portray either the Prophet (PBUH) or his Companions. The illustrations are representative of traditional Islamic life as lived in any Arab country and portray scenes that have occurred in those countries for over 1000 years.

About the Author

Mrs. Azzam is the niece of the late Dr. Abdul Wahab Azzam, who was rector of Cairo University, founder and first Rector of Riyadh University, and prominent Muslim writer. She is also the daughter-in-law of the late Dr. Abdur Rahman Azzam, founder of the Arab League and author of the Eternal Message of Muhammad. Mrs. Azzam was born in Cairo and is a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Literature, Cairo University. She has lived with her husband, Dr. Omar Azzam, in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and France, and is now living in Cambridge, England, where her four children are receiving their education.

RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATION GUARDIAN JANUARY 1992

Table of Contents

How It All Began.

The Promise of Zamzam.

The Elephant Refuses to Move.

The Prophet is Born.

The Orphan’s Childhood.

The Prophet’s Marriage.

The Coming of the Archangel Gabriel.

The First Muslims.

The cruelty of the Quraysh.

The Night Journey and the Ascent to Heaven.

Al-Hijrah

The Battle of Badr.

Defeat Comes from Disobedience.

The Entry into Mecca.

The Farewell pilgrimage.

The Prophet’s Death.

A Collection of hadith from al-Shama’il by al-Tirmidhi.

The Prophet’s Family.