A History of the Prophets of Islam Vol. 2

by Suzanne Haneef

A milestone in the English literature concerning Islam, A History of the Prophets of Islam is the fruit of nearly ten years of scholarly research. In Vol. 2 of this unique work, the Quranic narratives concerning such prophets as Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Samuel, David, Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Dhul-Kifl, Jonah, Zechariah, John, Jesus and Muhammad are supplemented with relevant ahadith and the interpretations of classical and contemporary scholars. Hundreds of footnotes, occasional appendices and maps add detail and color to the text. This work reflects a traditional Islamic understanding of the messengers of God and their role in shaping human civilizations.

Genres: Islam

556 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Wayfarer · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very simple read, relying heavily on the Qur'anic narrative of the Prophets. A major drawback of this work is the repetitive nature of the material cited, which at times becomes very cumbersome. Other than that, a humble effort by the author - may Allah accept it.