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The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View
What makes an American Catholic of Irish and Italian descent one of the leading global voices in admiration of Prophet Muhammad? In this overview of Muhammad's life and legacy, prominent scholar Craig Considine provides a sociological analysis of Muhammad's teachings and example. Considine shows how the Prophet embraced religious pluralism, envisioned a civic nation, stood for anti-racism, advocated for seeking knowledge, initiated women's rights, and followed the Golden Rule. Considine sheds light on the side of Prophet Muhammad that is often forgotten in mainstream depictions and media narratives. The Humanity of Muhammad is Considine's contribution to the growing body of literature on one of history's most important human beings.
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Published September 1, 2020
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Craig Considine
11 books58 followersDr. Craig Considine is an award winning professor at Rice University and the best-selling author of The Humanity of Muhammad - A Christian View. Dr. Considine is recognized as an authority in interfaith dialogue. He has written seven books and multiple articles for the fields of Christian-Muslim relations and Islamic studies. Dr. Considine's opinions appear regularly in leading news and media outlets around the world. Considine also has experience in filmmaking, having directed the critically acclaimed documentary film Journey into America. He is a practicing Roman Catholic of Irish, Italian, Scottish, and English descent. Dr. Considine is a native of Needham, Massachusetts. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, an MSc Lond. from Royal Holloway, the University of London, and a BA from American University in Washington, DC.
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September 2, 2021
A few years ago, I discovered Dr. Craig Considine’s inspiring posts on Twitter and Instagram, where he often shares his recognition of the many similarities among the beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Now with his inspiring and empowering book The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View, he offers a study to “build stronger bridges” with interfaith dialogue between Muslims and Christians. With his commitment to confronting Islamophobia by dispelling misinformation, he shares the truth about Muhammad’s remarkable life of embracing people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Considine recounts Muhammad’s invitation to the Christians of Najran as exemplifying religious pluralism at its essence. At Muhammad’s mosque, the Muslims and Christians engaged in theological dialogue regarding beliefs, governance, and politics, and they discussed their mutual reverence of Jesus as a distinguished prophet with the ability of carrying out miracles. This extraordinary meeting enabled the Muslims and Christians to cooperate and co-exist with each other on common values while also preserving their own identities within their faiths. After the meeting, Muhammad welcomed the Christian Najranis to pray in his Al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque. Considine makes clear that this remarkable interaction between Muslims and Christians demonstrates Muhammad’s vision of the Muslim community, the ummah, as a state that honors religious freedom.
When Muhammad began to share God’s revelations, his teachings of charity and generosity caused the wealthy merchants of the Quraysh tribe to persecute Muhammad and the ummah. During their migration, the hijrah, from Mecca, they sought asylum under the Abyssinian king who accepted the Muslims and opened up a dialogue with them. Considine relates this meeting as another example of religious pluralism. He also examines Muhammad’s covenant with the Christian monks at Mount Sinai as further evidence of Muhammad’s pluralism and humanity. This covenant with the Christians and other treaties Muhammad made with the Persians guaranteed peace, protection, safety, and human rights to those of other faiths. Considine assesses how any mistreatment of Christians or others defies the teachings of Muhammad, who sought to establish a community based on human rights, freedom of worship, and the protection of every citizen. These rights, freedoms, and protections, moreover, did not depend upon one’s class or race, but rather on the piety, civility, and humanity everyone showed to others in the community.
Considine’s studies also bring light to the fact that Muhammad established the ummah as a “civic nation state” based on inclusion, which adhered to equal rights and justice under the law, regardless of one’s background or faith. He explains how Muhammad’s Constitution of Medina ensured freedom of equality under the law among Jews, Muslims, pagans, and Christians. What is most remarkable about this constitution is how Muhammad created it among the warring tribes of Medina. He succeeded because he separated religious and political matters and because he distanced himself from placing importance on customs. Instead, he preached about a society based on equality and democracy. He rejected any emphasis on hierarchy and he made certain to regard civility and piety over ethnicity and kinship. In this way, Considine relates how remarkably Muhammad’s vision reflects the work of America’s Founders who sought a government that protected its diverse peoples as equals, regardless of religion or race.
With racial hatred increasing around the world, Considine points to the examples set by Muhammad as ways to eradicate racism. Muhammad called out one of his companions for his disparaging behavior towards an Ethiopian slave named Bilal who became so revered within the ummah that Muhammad gave him the important job as muezzin. Muhammad’s extraordinary Final Sermon also echoes his commitment to antiracism when he told the ummah that no one can be judged by color or ethnicity, but only by one’s piety and action. Considine shows how Muhammad’s words and deeds reflect the activism of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In fact, prior to his hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Malcolm had preached non-integration, but after he interacted and worshipped with Muslims of all races and backgrounds, he understood how Islam made co-existence among races possible. It was the antiracist teachings of Muhammad that made Malcolm see how racial equality was possible.
Considine offers further insight into Muhammad’s emphasis on learning, knowledge, and education. He chronicles Islam’s long historical record of women and men who created learning institutions and renowned libraries and who contributed immensely to world civilizations, particularly in the fields of science and medicine. Considine shows how, indeed, the Qur’an declares that men and women are equal because they were created from a single soul. Through the revelations from God, Muhammad set the example of how women had societal, property, and marital rights. Muhammad also forbid practice of female infanticide, and he enabled women to contribute mightily to the ummah as business leaders and scholars. With the unwavering support of his wife Khadijah, Muhammad overcame his doubts and fears about his prophethood. She convinced him of his divinity to share and teach God’s message to humankind. After Khadijah’s passing, Muhammad’s wife Aisha played an instrumental role in Muhammad’s migration to Medina. She preserved thousands of her husband’s sage and humane words and deeds in hadiths, and Aisha became a respected teacher, scholar, and judge who Muhammad told others to consult.
To overcome the hatred and violence that has often plagued Christian-Muslim relations over the centuries, Considine reminds us how “Jesus and Muhammad were kindred spirits who followed the Golden Rule.” He examines how both prophets committed their lives to peace by setting examples with their words and deeds. They both stood up for the persecuted and the oppressed, and they warned against the evil of hurting others. Moreover, they both believed in the power of forgiveness, especially of enemies, because both understood how revenge and vendettas have no place in humanity.
Considine’s inspiring and empowering book ultimately shows how the teachings of Jesus and Muhammad reflect the need for everyone to struggle towards love and peace. This self-struggle to overcome personal shortcomings and deficiencies is the true meaning of jihad within the Islamic faith. Muhammad said the great jihad is with the self, while the lesser jihad is with making war. In this way, Considine recognizes how the teachings of Jesus and Muhammad guide their faithful on similar paths “of non-violence, love of humanity, the perfection of the soul, and the search for knowledge.”
The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View is a vital contribution to the scholarship and literature on one of the world’s greatest teachers and leaders. Considine’s work makes clear how building bridges of interaction and acceptance between religions can be strengthened by studying the sage and compassionate teachings of Muhammad and by following the great humanity he exemplified throughout his life.
Considine recounts Muhammad’s invitation to the Christians of Najran as exemplifying religious pluralism at its essence. At Muhammad’s mosque, the Muslims and Christians engaged in theological dialogue regarding beliefs, governance, and politics, and they discussed their mutual reverence of Jesus as a distinguished prophet with the ability of carrying out miracles. This extraordinary meeting enabled the Muslims and Christians to cooperate and co-exist with each other on common values while also preserving their own identities within their faiths. After the meeting, Muhammad welcomed the Christian Najranis to pray in his Al-Masjid al-Nabawi mosque. Considine makes clear that this remarkable interaction between Muslims and Christians demonstrates Muhammad’s vision of the Muslim community, the ummah, as a state that honors religious freedom.
When Muhammad began to share God’s revelations, his teachings of charity and generosity caused the wealthy merchants of the Quraysh tribe to persecute Muhammad and the ummah. During their migration, the hijrah, from Mecca, they sought asylum under the Abyssinian king who accepted the Muslims and opened up a dialogue with them. Considine relates this meeting as another example of religious pluralism. He also examines Muhammad’s covenant with the Christian monks at Mount Sinai as further evidence of Muhammad’s pluralism and humanity. This covenant with the Christians and other treaties Muhammad made with the Persians guaranteed peace, protection, safety, and human rights to those of other faiths. Considine assesses how any mistreatment of Christians or others defies the teachings of Muhammad, who sought to establish a community based on human rights, freedom of worship, and the protection of every citizen. These rights, freedoms, and protections, moreover, did not depend upon one’s class or race, but rather on the piety, civility, and humanity everyone showed to others in the community.
Considine’s studies also bring light to the fact that Muhammad established the ummah as a “civic nation state” based on inclusion, which adhered to equal rights and justice under the law, regardless of one’s background or faith. He explains how Muhammad’s Constitution of Medina ensured freedom of equality under the law among Jews, Muslims, pagans, and Christians. What is most remarkable about this constitution is how Muhammad created it among the warring tribes of Medina. He succeeded because he separated religious and political matters and because he distanced himself from placing importance on customs. Instead, he preached about a society based on equality and democracy. He rejected any emphasis on hierarchy and he made certain to regard civility and piety over ethnicity and kinship. In this way, Considine relates how remarkably Muhammad’s vision reflects the work of America’s Founders who sought a government that protected its diverse peoples as equals, regardless of religion or race.
With racial hatred increasing around the world, Considine points to the examples set by Muhammad as ways to eradicate racism. Muhammad called out one of his companions for his disparaging behavior towards an Ethiopian slave named Bilal who became so revered within the ummah that Muhammad gave him the important job as muezzin. Muhammad’s extraordinary Final Sermon also echoes his commitment to antiracism when he told the ummah that no one can be judged by color or ethnicity, but only by one’s piety and action. Considine shows how Muhammad’s words and deeds reflect the activism of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In fact, prior to his hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Malcolm had preached non-integration, but after he interacted and worshipped with Muslims of all races and backgrounds, he understood how Islam made co-existence among races possible. It was the antiracist teachings of Muhammad that made Malcolm see how racial equality was possible.
Considine offers further insight into Muhammad’s emphasis on learning, knowledge, and education. He chronicles Islam’s long historical record of women and men who created learning institutions and renowned libraries and who contributed immensely to world civilizations, particularly in the fields of science and medicine. Considine shows how, indeed, the Qur’an declares that men and women are equal because they were created from a single soul. Through the revelations from God, Muhammad set the example of how women had societal, property, and marital rights. Muhammad also forbid practice of female infanticide, and he enabled women to contribute mightily to the ummah as business leaders and scholars. With the unwavering support of his wife Khadijah, Muhammad overcame his doubts and fears about his prophethood. She convinced him of his divinity to share and teach God’s message to humankind. After Khadijah’s passing, Muhammad’s wife Aisha played an instrumental role in Muhammad’s migration to Medina. She preserved thousands of her husband’s sage and humane words and deeds in hadiths, and Aisha became a respected teacher, scholar, and judge who Muhammad told others to consult.
To overcome the hatred and violence that has often plagued Christian-Muslim relations over the centuries, Considine reminds us how “Jesus and Muhammad were kindred spirits who followed the Golden Rule.” He examines how both prophets committed their lives to peace by setting examples with their words and deeds. They both stood up for the persecuted and the oppressed, and they warned against the evil of hurting others. Moreover, they both believed in the power of forgiveness, especially of enemies, because both understood how revenge and vendettas have no place in humanity.
Considine’s inspiring and empowering book ultimately shows how the teachings of Jesus and Muhammad reflect the need for everyone to struggle towards love and peace. This self-struggle to overcome personal shortcomings and deficiencies is the true meaning of jihad within the Islamic faith. Muhammad said the great jihad is with the self, while the lesser jihad is with making war. In this way, Considine recognizes how the teachings of Jesus and Muhammad guide their faithful on similar paths “of non-violence, love of humanity, the perfection of the soul, and the search for knowledge.”
The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View is a vital contribution to the scholarship and literature on one of the world’s greatest teachers and leaders. Considine’s work makes clear how building bridges of interaction and acceptance between religions can be strengthened by studying the sage and compassionate teachings of Muhammad and by following the great humanity he exemplified throughout his life.
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February 2, 2021Such a wonderful book to understand the approach of Muhammad for the historical issues of humanity. This book shed lights on our way to resolve the conflicts of racism, nation state, women's role in society, education equity, and many more.
Worth the time to read it.
Worth the time to read it.
February 20, 2021
Very interesting little book here. I enjoyed it and found myself gaining a lot of respect for the Prophet Muhammad. It was really nice to hear a different and more positive perspective, as opposed to the constant atheist or Christian negativity regarding Islam and Muhammad.
I only have two mild criticisms that I can think of:
One is that I think it would have been helpful for the author to address the age difference between Muhammad and Aisha. I appreciate him talking about how successful she became and the respect that was awarded her, and I am not trying to minimize her accomplishments, but many people who criticize Islam or Muhammad usually bring up Aisha’s marriage to Muhammad. I feel like when you talk about Aisha to prove the rights that were given to Muslim women, it seems a little disingenuous to not at least mention that she was 6 or 9 when she married Muhammad. Again, that is not to minimize Aisha’s accomplishments or to paint the Prophet Muhammad in a bad light, but not even addressing this at all when discussing Aisha I think was a bad decision. It makes it look like he was trying to hide something which is considered very controversial by many people. And I realize that some people dispute whether or not she was really that young, but again, I feel like it would have helped the author’s case to at least address the controversy that surrounds Aisha’s marriage to Muhammad when he talked about her in the book.
And point two is that I feel like it is not entirely accurate to claim that Islam and Christianity both have essentially the same stance when it comes to nonviolence. While I agree with the author that Muhammad did not teach violence towards non-aggressors, he did permit violence in some circumstances, such as self-defense. I don’t think Islam is a violent religion like it gets stereotyped, but I don’t think it is a religion of pacifism, as Mehdi Hasan himself said in his speech at Oxford about Islam.
For example, and the author quotes these stories, but when Jesus tells Pilate “if my kingdom were of this world we would have taken up arms to fight, but my kingdom is not of this world”, and when Jesus tells Peter to put away the sword in the garden during his arrest. These are two great examples of the pretty radical pacifist thinking of Jesus and the early Christian movement (those same sentiments are echoed in the epistles of Peter and Paul).
While I admire Muhammad and don’t think he taught violence towards non-aggressors, I don’t think Muhammad would have let people take him without defending himself. Muhammad did engage in military conflicts himself.
I think that is one difference between the stance of Muhammad towards violence and the stance of Jesus towards violence. Although I do have my own personal opinions on which stance is correct, I am not stating here that one is superior to the other (that’s not the point I’m making), I am just saying that, in my understanding at least, it seems like one allows for self-defense and violence in certain situations, and one does not.
And my only reason in saying that is that I don’t think it’s totally accurate to say that Islam and Christianity essentially have the same stance towards nonviolence, because I feel like they are slightly different; one is pacifist and the other is not.
Those are just two minor criticisms though, all in all it was a really fun read and I enjoyed it. And like I said, I gained a lot of respect for Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. I very much enjoyed learning about him from a positive perspective. I think this is important work that the author is doing. We need to all learn to understand, respect, and appreciate each other better across the lines that divide us. Islam means too much to too many people (1.6 billion people) for non-Muslim people to just write it off as a bad thing and not try to understand it and understand/appreciate our Muslim siblings.
I only have two mild criticisms that I can think of:
One is that I think it would have been helpful for the author to address the age difference between Muhammad and Aisha. I appreciate him talking about how successful she became and the respect that was awarded her, and I am not trying to minimize her accomplishments, but many people who criticize Islam or Muhammad usually bring up Aisha’s marriage to Muhammad. I feel like when you talk about Aisha to prove the rights that were given to Muslim women, it seems a little disingenuous to not at least mention that she was 6 or 9 when she married Muhammad. Again, that is not to minimize Aisha’s accomplishments or to paint the Prophet Muhammad in a bad light, but not even addressing this at all when discussing Aisha I think was a bad decision. It makes it look like he was trying to hide something which is considered very controversial by many people. And I realize that some people dispute whether or not she was really that young, but again, I feel like it would have helped the author’s case to at least address the controversy that surrounds Aisha’s marriage to Muhammad when he talked about her in the book.
And point two is that I feel like it is not entirely accurate to claim that Islam and Christianity both have essentially the same stance when it comes to nonviolence. While I agree with the author that Muhammad did not teach violence towards non-aggressors, he did permit violence in some circumstances, such as self-defense. I don’t think Islam is a violent religion like it gets stereotyped, but I don’t think it is a religion of pacifism, as Mehdi Hasan himself said in his speech at Oxford about Islam.
For example, and the author quotes these stories, but when Jesus tells Pilate “if my kingdom were of this world we would have taken up arms to fight, but my kingdom is not of this world”, and when Jesus tells Peter to put away the sword in the garden during his arrest. These are two great examples of the pretty radical pacifist thinking of Jesus and the early Christian movement (those same sentiments are echoed in the epistles of Peter and Paul).
While I admire Muhammad and don’t think he taught violence towards non-aggressors, I don’t think Muhammad would have let people take him without defending himself. Muhammad did engage in military conflicts himself.
I think that is one difference between the stance of Muhammad towards violence and the stance of Jesus towards violence. Although I do have my own personal opinions on which stance is correct, I am not stating here that one is superior to the other (that’s not the point I’m making), I am just saying that, in my understanding at least, it seems like one allows for self-defense and violence in certain situations, and one does not.
And my only reason in saying that is that I don’t think it’s totally accurate to say that Islam and Christianity essentially have the same stance towards nonviolence, because I feel like they are slightly different; one is pacifist and the other is not.
Those are just two minor criticisms though, all in all it was a really fun read and I enjoyed it. And like I said, I gained a lot of respect for Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. I very much enjoyed learning about him from a positive perspective. I think this is important work that the author is doing. We need to all learn to understand, respect, and appreciate each other better across the lines that divide us. Islam means too much to too many people (1.6 billion people) for non-Muslim people to just write it off as a bad thing and not try to understand it and understand/appreciate our Muslim siblings.
July 28, 2020
Very Insightful and a touching book. I celebrate Mr. Craig for writing such an amazing book. Worth to read it.
January 30, 2021
I first discovered @drcraigconsidine years ago when I perused the @emirsteincenter. I have profound admiration for scholars who go beyond the boundaries of their personal belief to shatter assumptions to promote inclusion and interfaith dialogue.
What I like about this book is the intent to overcome misunderstanding of Islam - just as equally as he tries to overcome the Muslim oppression of others, from Da'esh to Al Qaeda.
This book bridges interfaith understanding. Dr Considine tries to promote religious pluralism - beyond mere tolerance. Tolerance, "you to be you, and me to be me", reproduces patterns of division and stereotypes.
The dialogue of civilization has deep roots in interfaith relations, especially the history of Christian and Muslim relations.
As a human, Dr. Considine is truly a gem. He makes me question my personal blindspots. Of my own understanding of my own faith. And most importantly, of how I perpetuate my misunderstanding of the world around me - by not actively going deeper like him to understand the view and beliefs of others.
We need diverse Muslim scholars with the level of courage and empathy Dr. Considine has. Divisive politics permeates within the Muslim community as well. Thus, sets the condition for pluralism to be a great necessity.
Dr. Considine made me reflect a bit more. It is no surprise that the first Quranic verse calls us to "Read!". Yet as readers, we often read on topics we agree and are comfortable with - and not the contrary. It is one thing to learn Islam from Muslim scholars. But teachings of Islam have universal practises that intersect beyond religion. We must not be limited to just Arab Muslim scholars as such approach breeds arrogance and upholds a certain supremacy. We must actively respect diversity, learn of things we disagree.
An important question that Dr Considine touches on: what can Muslim leaders do to ensure that freedom of religion for minority reigns within the borders of their states?
I dare extend that question further - how can Muslims promote inclusion, especially those marginalized in their society?
We grow and learn from overcoming our own (and social) discomforts.
What I like about this book is the intent to overcome misunderstanding of Islam - just as equally as he tries to overcome the Muslim oppression of others, from Da'esh to Al Qaeda.
This book bridges interfaith understanding. Dr Considine tries to promote religious pluralism - beyond mere tolerance. Tolerance, "you to be you, and me to be me", reproduces patterns of division and stereotypes.
The dialogue of civilization has deep roots in interfaith relations, especially the history of Christian and Muslim relations.
As a human, Dr. Considine is truly a gem. He makes me question my personal blindspots. Of my own understanding of my own faith. And most importantly, of how I perpetuate my misunderstanding of the world around me - by not actively going deeper like him to understand the view and beliefs of others.
We need diverse Muslim scholars with the level of courage and empathy Dr. Considine has. Divisive politics permeates within the Muslim community as well. Thus, sets the condition for pluralism to be a great necessity.
Dr. Considine made me reflect a bit more. It is no surprise that the first Quranic verse calls us to "Read!". Yet as readers, we often read on topics we agree and are comfortable with - and not the contrary. It is one thing to learn Islam from Muslim scholars. But teachings of Islam have universal practises that intersect beyond religion. We must not be limited to just Arab Muslim scholars as such approach breeds arrogance and upholds a certain supremacy. We must actively respect diversity, learn of things we disagree.
An important question that Dr Considine touches on: what can Muslim leaders do to ensure that freedom of religion for minority reigns within the borders of their states?
I dare extend that question further - how can Muslims promote inclusion, especially those marginalized in their society?
We grow and learn from overcoming our own (and social) discomforts.
March 3, 2022
- Book Review: "The Humanity Of Muhammad: A Christian View" by Craig Considine - 📚✝️☪️
In "The Humanity Of Muhammad", Professor Dr. Craig Considine makes a profound case for the PLURALISTIC views of the Arabian Prophet, taking into consideration the evidence based on the stories rooted within Islamic history and tradition itself.
Some of these include:
i) The First Hijrah (migration) of the Muslim refugees to the Christian Kingdom of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 615 CE.
ii) The formation of the Constitution of Medina, where Jews, Christians, Muslims, and friendly Arab Pagans all made up one Ummah (community).
iii) The Prophet's Covenant with the Christian Monks of Mount Sinai.
iv) The Prophet's active engagement in theological dialogue and discussions with the Christians of Najran, including inviting them to pray at his mosque in Medina.
While these stories of interaction between the two faith communities are not new, the author argues that they are often pushed aside or glossed over.
Considine shakes his readers to the core by reminding all that the "clash of civilizations" narrative is a myth. Rather, there has always been a "dialogue of civilizations" from the very outset of the Prophet's ministry continuing all the way up to present time.
The author makes his intentions behind the book very clear: to build stronger bridges of understanding and peace between Christians and Muslims, to uplift the common humanity, and to defend the honor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Given this noble intention as well as his own prolific contribution to the field of interfaith dialogue and interreligious studies, this makes "The Humanity Of Muhammad" an invaluable book to have on any respected bookshelf.
As such, it is rightly deserving of full marks.
My rating: 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In "The Humanity Of Muhammad", Professor Dr. Craig Considine makes a profound case for the PLURALISTIC views of the Arabian Prophet, taking into consideration the evidence based on the stories rooted within Islamic history and tradition itself.
Some of these include:
i) The First Hijrah (migration) of the Muslim refugees to the Christian Kingdom of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 615 CE.
ii) The formation of the Constitution of Medina, where Jews, Christians, Muslims, and friendly Arab Pagans all made up one Ummah (community).
iii) The Prophet's Covenant with the Christian Monks of Mount Sinai.
iv) The Prophet's active engagement in theological dialogue and discussions with the Christians of Najran, including inviting them to pray at his mosque in Medina.
While these stories of interaction between the two faith communities are not new, the author argues that they are often pushed aside or glossed over.
Considine shakes his readers to the core by reminding all that the "clash of civilizations" narrative is a myth. Rather, there has always been a "dialogue of civilizations" from the very outset of the Prophet's ministry continuing all the way up to present time.
The author makes his intentions behind the book very clear: to build stronger bridges of understanding and peace between Christians and Muslims, to uplift the common humanity, and to defend the honor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Given this noble intention as well as his own prolific contribution to the field of interfaith dialogue and interreligious studies, this makes "The Humanity Of Muhammad" an invaluable book to have on any respected bookshelf.
As such, it is rightly deserving of full marks.
My rating: 5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 2, 2023
A wonderful treatise on the commonality shared between Islam and Christianity, and the moral and ethical philosophies espoused by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that advance the cause of peace. Considine does a fine job reaching through modern and ancient history in service of his thesis: that Christianity and Islam are faiths that both seek to unite mankind on precepts of justice and mercy. A great read that I'd definitely recommend to all interested in interfaith dealings.
October 30, 2020
Everybody should read this book after lengthy exposure to common streotypycial divisive thoughts, news, comments based on the "clash of civilizations" from media outlets.
A great book to learn about many overlapping similarities in two religions thru the Prophet Muhammad's, peace be upon him, life-deeds and words.
A great book to learn about many overlapping similarities in two religions thru the Prophet Muhammad's, peace be upon him, life-deeds and words.
December 5, 2021
Quite an insightful book. Being a Muslim who is constantly wanting to know and understand my religion, this book gives a history of the prophet's encounter with Christians and touches on his values and conduct which is by far most examplary. I enjoyed the book!
October 25, 2020
Considine’s golden rule is that “we should treat others as we would have them treat us”
October 5, 2021
Excellent, non biased examination of the two Abrahamic religions.
August 14, 2021
In this very impressive treatise, Craig Considine has presented the reader with an unbiased and well supported review of “religious pluralism” and “civic nation” concepts through events, actions and documents that occurred during the life and way after the death of prophet Muhammad,pbuh.
The book provides way more than just what the title implies.
The author has, through his extensive research, shed light on numerous historic parallels to Muhammad’s preachings and the teachings of the Quran, all of which should cement the concept of peaceful coexistence and respect of others regardless of color or creed.
Hopefully with with the aid of this book, interfaith dialogue and other similar avenues we can eventually see the religious pluralism (as opposed to religious tolerance) and ultimately the peace that mankind needs more than at anytime in the past.
The book provides way more than just what the title implies.
The author has, through his extensive research, shed light on numerous historic parallels to Muhammad’s preachings and the teachings of the Quran, all of which should cement the concept of peaceful coexistence and respect of others regardless of color or creed.
Hopefully with with the aid of this book, interfaith dialogue and other similar avenues we can eventually see the religious pluralism (as opposed to religious tolerance) and ultimately the peace that mankind needs more than at anytime in the past.
November 10, 2020
It fascinates to see an American Catholic of Irish delivered well the values of Islam through Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) teaching. As a Muslim myself, i don't really learn much about it other than from the basic of which i learned in primary-secondary school - mostly about his sunnah This book is an eye opener not just for Non Muslim, but for muslims as well especially those who have lack knowledge about the history of both Christian & Muslim world.
September 30, 2020
Book is great. It shows Muhammad's opinions and political view on different subjects. However, I was expecting more. If book explained controversies and had more information (longer chapters), it would be perfect. I really enjoyed having covenants etc. at the end of this book, it was pretty helpful.
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