Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources
Martin Lings
ISBN 10: 0892811706 ISBN 13: 9780892811700
Published by Inner Traditions, 1987
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Synopsis:
In his smooth, narrative style, Martin Lings presents a biography of Muhammad, using
sources from the eighth and ninth centuries, including some passages never before translated. Here are the words of the men and women who heard the Prophet speak.
This is the first paperback edition of this important work, which sold 7,500 copies in the cloth edition.
The Muslim population of the U.S. is on a strong growth curve. It is estimated that there are now between 4 and 7 million Muslims in the U.S.
About the Author: Martin Lings holds degrees from both Oxford and London University. He lectured for
twelve years at Cairo University, and has served as Keeper of Oriental Manuscripts at the British Museum. He has participated in several international Islamic councils and conferences. His other works inlude three books on Islamic mysticism, The Secret of Shakespeare, Ancient Beliefs and Modern Superstition, and The Koranic Arts of Calligraphy and Illumination.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest ...
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Publication Date: 1987
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket