Table of Contents
Copyright
About the Author
Foreword
Arabia at the Time of the Prophet's Birth
Holy Prophet's Marriage with Khadija
The Prophet Receives His First Revelation
First Converts
The Faithful Persecuted
The Message of Islam
Emigration to Abyssinia
Umar Accepts Islam
Persecution Intensifies
The Prophet Goes to Ta'if
Islam Spreads to Medina
First Pledge of 'Aqaba
The Hijra
Suraqa Pursues the Prophet
The Prophet Arrives at Medina
Abu Ayyub Ansari as Prophet's Host
Life Unsafe at Medina
Pact Between Various Tribes of Medina
Meccans Preparing to Attack Medina
Battle of Badr
A Great Prophecy Fulfilled
Battle of Uhud
Victory Converted Into Defeat
Rumour of Prophet's Death Reaches Medina
Encounter With Banu Mustaliq
Battle of the Ditch
Fight Against Heavy Odds
Treachery of Banu Quraiza
The Confederates Disperse
Banu Quraiza Punished
Sa'd's Award In Harmony With the Bible
Did the Prophet Seek to Continue Warfare?
Teachings of Judaism and Christianity About War
The Qur'an on War and Peace
The Prophet's Precepts About War
Sporadic Attacks By Disbelievers
The Prophet Leaves For Mecca With One Thousand Five Hundred Companions
Treaty of Hudaibiya
Prophet's Letters to Various Kings
Letter to the King of Iran
The Letter to the Negus
Letter to the Ruler of Egypt
Letter to Chief of Bahrain
Fall of Khaibar
The Prophet's Vision Fulfilled
Battle of Mauta
The Prophet Marches on Mecca with Ten Thousand Followers
Fall of Mecca
The Prophet Enters Mecca
Ka'ba Cleared of Idols
The Prophet Forgives His Enemies
Ikrima Becomes Muslim
Battle of Hunain
The Prophet of God Calls You
A Sworn Enemy Becomes A Devoted Follower
The Prophet Distributes Booty
Machinations of Abu Amir
The Expedition of Tabuk
The Last Pilgrimage
The Prophet Gives Hints of His Death
Last Days of the Prophet
The Prophet Passes Away
The Prophet's Personality and Character
The Prophet's Purity of Mind and Cleanliness of Body
The Prophet's Simple Life
Relationship With God
Disapproval of Penance
Attitude towards His Wives
High Moral Qualities
His Self-Control
Justice and Fair Dealing
Regard for the Poor
Safe-Guarding the Interests of the Poor
Treatment of Slaves
Treatment of Women
Attitude towards the Dead
Treatment of Neighbours
Treatment of Relatives
Keeping Good Company
Safeguarding People's Faith
Overlooking Faults of Others
Patience in Adversity
Mutual Cooperation
Truthfulness
Inquisitiveness
Frank and Straightforward Dealing
Pessimism
Cruelty to Animals
Tolerance in Religious Matters
Bravery
Consideration towards the Uncultured
The Fulfilling of Covenants
Deference towards Servants of Humanity
Life of the Prophet an Open Book