The Simple Seerah: The Story of Prophet Muhammad - Part Three

The Simple Seerah #3

by Asim Khan, Toyris Miah

The Simple The Story of Prophet Muhammad - Part 3

Genres: Islam, Nonfiction

137 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2024

Reviews

[eny · Rating 5 out of 5]

patiently but enthusiastically waiting for part 4 !!!

[Zainab Bint Younus · Rating 1 out of 5]

At this point, every review I do of The Simple Seerah books is going to be the same.

Full of potential, self-sabotaged by A TOTAL LACK OF BASIC EDITING (punctuation marks in the wrong places, sentence fragments galore, missing spaces between words) and ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE WRITING. The attempt to make the seerah more accessible for a middle grade audience is taken too far, to the extent that actual literary quality (and standards for MG writing) are severely compromised.

Volume 3 covers post-Uhud, the story of the Ifk, and the Battle of the Trench. Frankly, I was most offended by how poorly the two chapters on the Ifk were written (supposed to be from Aishah (ra)'s perspective).

Perhaps the worst part of all this is that this isn't even a review copy lol - I bought this book with my own money, already knowing it would suck, but our madrasah library has Volumes 1 and 2 and I feel obligated to provide the full series.

It makes me really upset that this series could truly provide so much benefit, but is a half-assed piece of work that sends me into a blind rage every time.

Ugh. If anyone knows the authors of this book, please tell them to stop ruining their own work and to INVEST IN A REAL EDITOR WHO CAN ACTUALLY DO A GOOD JOB. Heck, maybe hire another writer who KNOWS HOW TO FLIPPING WRITE WELL.

[Leila Benkebir · Rating 4 out of 5]

was super good but wish it was longer! now have to wait so long for part 4!

[Afsana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short compared to the previous two books but still very informative.

[Sabiea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

I struggled a little bit more with this one. The timeline felt less linear and almost as if we were jumping back and forth. Still a great read, and I’m really looking forward to the next part.

[Mariam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot express my love for this series. I’ve studied the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) of course, but the experience of reading this is unlike any other. It transports you to that time, you feel like you’re right there with him and the sahaba, you feel what they’re feeling, you’re completely immersed. There’s something cosy and wholesome about it, I wish I had this as a bedtime story growing up but Alhamdulillah for having the privilege of reading it in my 20s. A must read if you can’t get through typical biographies.

[Zainab Iqbal · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it was a nice break from what I normally read and it was also very informative. I liked how you didn’t just leant about the prophet’s life but also about those around him. I also appreciate that this whole series has been written in a way where it is not confusing for the reader, unlike many other Islamic books.

[Safwan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written as a novel, however towards the end we see more exciting moment.

Book felt very short though.

[Juwariah · Rating 5 out of 5]

So incredibly important to be able to access the Seerah through this type of medium, I will never not adore this series.

[⋆˚࿔ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how simple this book is written especially as the life of the Prophet Muhammed ‎(ﷺ) is a life of deep burdens and trials. It makes it easier for me to grasp the context and His life. As always the illustrations are beautiful and a nice touch to the book. I believe it is also a great book for children and people who are just starting to learn about Islam or are interested in it. I cannot wait for the last part of the series to come out🩷

[Laila · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started this series because I wanted to understand the Prophet’s life in a way that felt easy to follow yet still meaningful. Part One tells the story of the Prophet’s early years and his mission in Makkah, and it does that beautifully. The writing is simple but full of heart, and it made me feel close to the moments I had only ever heard about before.

What I loved most was how the authors showed the Prophet’s strength and patience as he faced rejection and hardship. It made me think about what courage really means and how faith can keep someone steady through the hardest times. I also appreciated that the tone was welcoming for readers at any level of knowledge.

It’s a wonderful start to the series and left me eager to continue the journey.