The Prophet Muhammad : Islam and the divine message / Stephen Burge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burge, Stephen, author.

Series:

World of Islam.

World of Islam

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Muḥammad, Prophet, -632.

Muḥammad.

Prophets.

Prophecy--Islam.

Prophecy.

Middle East.

Islamic Studies (Middle East).

Islam (Rel Studies).

Local Subjects:

Middle East.

Islamic Studies (Middle East).

Islam (Rel Studies).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 pages).

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.

System Details:

text file

HTML

Summary:

I.B. Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies Prophets serve as intermediaries between the human and divine worlds, granting them a special status in history across diverse religions and cultures. For Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad (570-632 CE) represents the culmination of the line of monotheistic prophets, including Abraham, Moses and Jesus. In his own lifetime, Muhammad overcame opposition and brought reforms, firmly establishing a thriving community of believers which would become a major world civilisation. Today, the Prophet's life and actions continue to inspire the Muslims worldwide. The Prophet Muhammad presents an illuminating portrait of Muhammad in his capacity as God's messenger and an exemplary figure to Muslims. Revealing the challenges and triumphs of prophecy, Stephen Burge examines how prophets have inspired faith communities' relationship with the Divine, and one another. In doing so, this engaging account elucidates the enduring influence of prophecy and the profound legacy of the Prophet Muhammad.

Contents:

Introduction1. What is a Prophet? 2. Prophetic Past, Prophetic Future3. The World Beyond 4. The World Below5. The Mortal Prophet6. The Living ProphetGlossaryNotesFurther ReadingList of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsNote on the TextIndex.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-193) and index.

ISBN:

9781838606589

1838606580

9781838606572

1838606572