Memories of Muhammad : why the Prophet matters / Omid Safi.
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TextPublication details: New York : HarperOne, c2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: 346 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0061231347 :
- 9780061231346 :
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In Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters, leading Islamic scholar Omid Safi presents a portrait of Muhammad that reveals his centrality in the devotions of modern Muslims around the world. This religious biography offers new insights into Islam, covering such hot button issues such as the spread of Islam, holy wars, the role of women, the significance of Jerusalem, tensions with Jews and Christians, wahabbi Islam, and the role of cyberspace in the evolution of the religion.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [313]-330) and index.
The world before Muhammad -- The Muhammadi revolution -- The ascension of Muhammad : face-to-face with God -- Islam as an Abrahamic tradition -- Life after the prophet, death after Hossein -- Echoes of Muhammadi grace.
Presents a portrait of Muhammad that reveals his centrality in the devotions of modern Muslims, exploring the role of women in Islam, tensions with other religions, and the role of cyberspace in Islam's evolution.