Muhammad (c. 570–632 CE) was an Arab religious, political and social leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet who at age forty began to receive revelations from God, which became the basis for the Qur’an.
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The Prophet Muhammad initiated one of the most significant religious and cultural developments in human history, bringing the religion of Islam to the world.
Deepak Chopra speaks about what makes the story of Muhammad so compelling, which he fictionalized in his book "Muhammad: A Story of the Last Prophet."
In order to be known, the Divine created a sublime treasure for all of creation - the glorious light and soul of the Insan al Kamil, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Vast universes, including every particle in existence, came into manifestation through this all-encompassing ocean of perfection.
Muhammad's Birth and Infancy Muhammad was born in the year 570 in the town of Mecca, a mountain town in the high desert plateau of western Arabia. His name derives from the Arabic verb hamada, meaning "to praise, to glorify."
The rise of Islam is intrinsically linked with the Prophet Muhammad, believed by Muslims to be the last in a long line of prophets that includes Moses and Jesus.
The first title in the Ramadan Classics series, "The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad" is written for children and young adults in the West to read over the Islamic month of Ramadan.
Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century, Tariq Ramadan is a leading Muslim scholar, with a large following especially among young European and American Muslims.
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