The Life and Times of Muhammad

by John Bagot Glubb

The founder of Islam, the prophet Muhammad (571-632 A.D.) brought to the people of Arabia a new religion that completely transformed the Middle East and the world beyond. Glubb, who spent much of his adult life among the Bedouin of Arabia, here describes the social milieu, personality, religious message, family life, battles, and far-reaching influence of the Prophet. In Glubb's accessible account of the life of Muhammad, written for the general reader, the author explains how the age in which Muhammad lived influenced him, and describes the impact his personality had on Islam. Glubb offers insight into the atmosphere, suffused with Jewish, Christian, and polytheist thought, in which the Prophet perceived his religious mission; his attitudes towards women and his relationships with his wives; and the battles he lead to insure the survival of his followers, confronting enemies at Bedr and Uhud and eventually capturing the key city of Mecca.

Genres: History, Islam, Religion, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

About the author

Lieutenant-General Sir John Bagot Glubb, KCB, CMG, DSO, OBE, MC (a.k.a. "Glubb Pasha") was a British Army officer who was for many years seconded to the Arab Legion of the Trans-Jordan (later The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan), which he ultimately commanded until dismissed by King Hussein in March 1956. He wrote many books after his retirement, primarily on the history of the Middle East and on Military History.

Reviews

[John Peyton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped me understand many pieces of Middle East history that are explained by their new religion that moved the masses away from idol worship. A must read to understand the Muslim people.

[Er. Alam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book to know about the life of the Prophet and the early history of Islam.

[Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting text, very tired atm, will update later