The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) /Volume 3

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) /Volume 3

The unfolding mission of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) in Medina marked a decisive transformation in the spiritual, social, and political fabric of early Islam. The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) /Volume 3 continues this comprehensive narrative, presenting the Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his Family) leadership, revelations, and community-building efforts with scholarly clarity and historical depth.

About the Book

Published by Garnet Publishing, The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) /Volume 3 draws from Ibn Kathīr’s authoritative Al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyyah, translated by Trevor Le Gassick. This volume covers pivotal Medinan events — including major treaties, community regulations, and formative encounters with surrounding tribes — using classical Arabic sources and ḥadīth (prophetic tradition) to document the Prophet’s establishment of a just and unified society. The book highlights how Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) embodied truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), patience (ṣabr), and sincerity (ikhlāṣ) while guiding the ummah (community) through challenges, revelations, and divine instruction. Through balanced analysis and detailed narration, this volume provides insights into the shaping of Islamic ethics, law, and communal life in Medina.

What You Will Discover

• Key Medinan events that shaped the early Islamic community.
• The Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his Family) leadership in diplomacy, governance, and community ethics.
• Qurʾānic revelations guiding social justice (ʿadl) and communal reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification).
• The moral character of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his Family) as reflected in ḥadīth and historical reports.
• How the Prophet’s teachings and actions established enduring foundations for Islamic spirituality, law, and society.

About the Author

Ibn Kathīr, one of the foremost medieval historians and scholars of Islam, compiled the multi-volume Al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyyah using early biographical and ḥadīth sources. Trevor Le Gassick’s translation and Garnet Publishing’s edition present these classical materials with accuracy and readability, allowing contemporary readers to access an authentic account of Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him and his Family) life in Medina.

Who Is This Book For?

This volume is for students, researchers, and readers seeking a detailed, reliable, and spiritually grounded exploration of the Medinan period in the life of Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) — a period that shaped Islamic identity, ethics, and communal harmony.