A Portrait of the Prophet - This skilled translation, which includes the Arabic of one of the key Islamic texts, long-awaited in English, presents a fascinating selection of Hadith compiled by the ninth-century scholar at-Tirmidhi that humanises the Prophet ﷺ for modern audiences, presenting him through the eyes of contemporaries who comment not only on his spiritual demeanour and qualities but also on his physical appearance and mannerisms—including his hairdressing, his sitting posture, his sandals and turban, his armour, his favourite condiments, and his jests and laughter.
Glimpses: The life of the Blessed Prophet ﷺ being relatively short, it does not contain so much detail as to become arduous to read; nor is it so brief as to lose its informative power or the spiritual fragrance of that emanates from the life of the Supreme Divine Envoy. It provides essential information about the Prophet’s ﷺ background, ancestry, character, and household, the various stages of his life, his miracles, and his political and military activities. It is therefore a useful summary of the most important facts about him. It also shows how the Prophet ﷺ envisaged his mission: what he wished to achieve for mankind and for his Community.
This bundle contains two books:
1. A portrait of the Prophet: Ash-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya
2. Glimpses: The Life of the Blessed Prophet