The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)/ Volume 4

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)/ Volume 4

The final years of Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him and his Family) mission reveal the completion of divine guidance, the perfection of Islamic law, and the spiritual maturity of the early ummah (community). The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) / Volume 4 presents this concluding phase with clarity and depth, capturing the culmination of a lifetime devoted to truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), and moral reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification).

About the Book

Published by Garnet Publishing and translated by Trevor Le Gassick, The Life of the Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) / Volume 4 draws from Ibn Kathīr’s classical Al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyyah to narrate the final Medinan period, the Farewell Pilgrimage, and the last instructions of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his Family). Through early Arabic chronicles, ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), and Qurʾānic revelation, the book explains the Prophet’s leadership in unifying Arabia, resolving disputes, strengthening social ethics, and preparing the believers for a future grounded in divine guidance. Key themes—such as patience (ṣabr), sincerity (ikhlāṣ), gratitude (shukr), and obedience—are illuminated through historically documented events, offering readers a carefully structured and deeply spiritual account of the Prophet’s final mission.

What You Will Discover

• A detailed account of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his Family) final years in Medina.
• The significance of the Farewell Pilgrimage and its ethical, legal, and spiritual messages.
• The completion of Qurʾānic revelation and its impact on community formation.
• The Prophet’s guidance on leadership, unity, and justice (ʿadl) for the early Islamic ummah.
• How the closing phase of his life models humility, devotion, and enduring commitment to God.

About the Author

Ibn Kathīr, a leading medieval scholar of Islamic history, composed Al-Sīrah al-Nabawiyyah using early biographical sources and verified ḥadīth collections. Trevor Le Gassick’s translation and Garnet Publishing’s careful editing make this classical work accessible to modern English-language audiences, preserving the authenticity and devotional tone of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him and his Family) biography.

Who Is This Book For?

This volume is for students, researchers, and readers seeking a reliable, spiritually rich, and historically grounded account of the final stage of Prophet Muḥammad’s (peace be upon him and his Family) life — a period that completed the message of Islam and shaped the moral foundations of Muslim civilization.