The Life of Muhammad - 1964 Folio Society edition

This lovingly crafted 1964 Folio Society edition presents Ibn Ishaq's biography of the Prophet Muhammad, the earliest and most authoritative account of the founder of Islam. Written in the 8th century and preserved through Ibn Hisham's later recension, this seminal work chronicles Muhammad's life from his ancestry and birth through to his final days, capturing the formative period of Islamic history with unparalleled detail and immediacy. Through carefully assembled oral traditions, poetry, and eyewitness accounts, Ibn Ishaq weaves a compelling narrative that illuminates Muhammad's transformation from merchant to prophet, his revelations and early struggles, the flight to Medina, conflicts with Meccan tribes, and eventual triumph. This remarkable historical document provides crucial insights into not only Muhammad's personal journey but also the social, political, and spiritual landscape of 7th-century Arabia. The Life of Muhammad: Apostle of Allah - Ibn Ishaq. Edited by Michael Edwardes Published 1964, The Folio Society, London Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x8.5in. 177pp. In good vintage condition. Spine is a bit faded.