Contents

Chapter 1

Arabs

Abraham

Call to Hajj Pilgrimage

Abraha Attacks Mecca

Chapter 2

Birth of Muhammad

Young Peace-Maker

Chapter 3

Call to Prophethood

Early Converts

Relations Rebuff

Meccans Get Angry

Converts Persecuted

Chapter 4

Muslims Advised to Be Patient

Migration to Abyssinia

Negus Offers Protection

Chapter 5

Two Powerful Converts

Meccan Offer

The Boycott

Death of Abu Talib and Khadija

Chapter 6

Hounded Out of Taif

Invited to Medina

Plot to Kill Muhammad

Chapter 7

The Prophet Leaves Mecca

Welcome to Medina

Friday Congregational Prayers

The Prophets Mosque

Chapter 8

Life in Medina

The Medina Pact

Meccans Prepare for War

Chapter 9

The First Battle of Islam

First Victory of Islam

Grief in Mecca

Humane Treatment of Enemy P.O.W’s

Chapter 10

Medina Faces Threat of Invasion

Jews on War

Meccans March on Medina

A Bloody Battle

Chapter 11

Wine Forbidden, Women Honoured

Enemy Uses Foul Methods

Jews Prepare to Fight

Jews and Muslims

All Tribes Attack

Medina Under Attack

Chapter 12

The Prophet Decides to Visit Mecca

The Prophet By-Passes Meccan Force

Bait-ul-Ridhwan

The Hudaibia Treaty

Khaiber Fort Reduced

Embassies to Neighbouring State

Peaceful Visit to Mecca

Muslim Envoy and Teachers Killed

Chapter 13

The Prophet Marches on Mecca

A Peaceful Entry

Battle With Hawazan

Taif Captured

Memorable Address

Poor-Rate Imposed

Chapter 14

Tribes Join Islam in Legions

Farewell Pilgrimage

The Farewell Address

His Last Advice

Last Days: Last Words

Chapter 15

The Prophet Passes Away

A Brief Sketch