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

The Simple Seerah #2

by Asim Khan, Toyris Miah, Omer Suleiman (Foreword)

After struggling through the challenges of Prophethood in part one, and narrowly surviving an assassination attempt by the Quraysh, the Prophet is left with no choice but to leave his hometown; the place he was born, raised, and loved. Together with his best friend Abu Bakr, he migrates northwards in search of a new home. Now begins a new chapter in Prophet Muhammad's building a new community. A community based on the principles of fairness, justice, kindness, and worshiping the One true God alone. Though warmly received by many in the city, there are pockets of people who don't want him there and will try to undermine him at every step. And then there remains the issue of the Quraysh who only have one thing on their revenge. For the best reading experience, we recommend reading Part One of The Simple Seerah before starting this book.

Genres: Islam, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Religion, History, Faith

198 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2022

Reviews

[eny]

the simple seerah series definitely makes an amazing gift for ur little (and not so little) friends and family! especially with the blessed month of ramadan and eid being upon us!
will be eagerly waiting for part 3 to come out <3

[Abu Kamdar]

Another fantastic Seerah work from Shaykh Asim Khan. This series will become the go-to Seerah collection for the next generation. It is beautifully narrated, detailed and gripping. This is a must-read and deserves a place in every home library.

[Aylin Niazai]

Too much focus on violence and battling the Quraysh. Important information yes, but it was overkill for my taste.

[Zainab Bint Younus]

"The Simple Seerah: Volume 2" is the second book by Ustadh Asim Khan and Toyris Mian that presents the life of RasulAllah (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) to a middle grade audience in a vivid storytelling style.

Full disclosure: I applied to receive a review copy of the book, and was accordingly sent one.

The version I got appears to be a potentially unedited print, likely the result of some technical mixup. There were a number of spelling and grammatical issues, and when I reached out to Ustadh Asim, he kindly requested my services to edit the manuscript. InshaAllah future prints will feature the corrected version!

Volume 2 opens with the Hijrah of RasulAllah (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) and Abu Bakr (ra) from Makkah to Madinah, and covers the battles of Badr and Uhud. Weaving in other notable anecdotes based on ahadith, such as the story of Zuhair, the marriage of Fatimah (ra) and Ali (ra), and the political machinations of Abdullah ibn Ubayy, this book seeks to bring the Seerah to colourful life. This volume also includes a few illustrations throughout, though none of them explicitly identify or feature RasulAllah or the Sahabah.

No rating on this since I probably can't be objective based on my own professional involvement, but I'd say that if you can get your hands on the edited version, then buy it!

Definitely a good resource for Islamic schools and madrasas!

[Ifra kauser]

Cannot wait for part 3!
Again, written beautifully…
Ahhh to be living in the times of early Islam, I wish I was there to witness it all.
The urge to forget this dunya and meet the prophet asap is getting stronger with every page.
He’s truly the GOAT!!
Highly recommend these books!!!!

[Maleeha Siddiqui]

Every event that is written in these books is told in a digestible narrative style that makes it easy for the reader to remember what they read.

[Amreen E]

Love this second installment in the series. I love the writing style, I feel as though I am watching the Prophet's (pbuh) journey in my mind's eye. So beautiful!

[Zenfira]

I like this series. It’s a great way to learn history through storytelling, which makes it engaging and easy to follow.

The events are presented in a simple and accessible way while still being informative and meaningful. 🤍

[Saba]

Very good - highly recommend. Hoping that there is a part 3, as the ending has potential to develop further

[Hikmah Reads]

Reading seerah with emotions makes the experience 1000 times better. Makes us delve deeper and remember better.

There are some scenes that will make you say "Masha Allah, how do they even have that kind of confidence and trust?", "This is so heart-wrenching", and many more.

As you learn more about the Prophet’s character, you will love him even more. He will always find opportunities to show the beauty of Islam, even to the prisoners of war until they felt the urge to embrace Islam willingly.

I also gained deeper insights into the people around the Prophet: the companions and the enemies. You will understand the danger of the hypocrites, the heart-warming stories of the new reverts and the intense atmosphere of the great battles.

I chose to read Part Two even though I have not read Part One because I assessed that my knowledge of seerah after Hijrah is less than that of before Hijrah. Therefore, I wanted to learn more and remember better the events after Hijrah. However, if you wish to have the full experience, do read both Part One and Part Two. And I am certain that there will be more to come, as Part Two only covers events from Hijrah up to the Battle of Uhud.

The Simple Seerah is a must-read for everyone especially the youths who are interested to learn Islamic history and seerah of Prophet Muhammad.

Add to cart this series of The Simple Seerah now at www.tertib.press. You definitely won't regret this.

[Wandering Khajoor]

Not long ago I completed part one on the journey of The Simple Seerah; only to find myself hurriedly picking up part two! I found it so heart breaking to see how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ endured so much, yet his faith in Allah did not deter him from his mission. His faith did not fault even for a split second despite facing such difficult battles. Some of the hardest, being against those he was bought up with.

I grew up knowing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had been through a lot in life but after reading The Simple Seerah, I feel enlightened on some of the major battles both emotionally and physically fought by the Beloved ﷺ.

If anyone wants to get to know Āllah's Prophet in a way that's simple to follow, then the two of these books (The Simple Seerah Part 1 & 2) are a must have as a starting point (there’s Part 3 in the making)!

[Lubna]

SubhanAllah ❤️ Very well written and easy to read and understand. Good for adults and children alike. Maashallah I learnt a lot from reading this that I hadn't known before. I'm looking forward to starting Book 3 as soon as it's published Inshallah.

[K_94]

Beautifully written, making one have a new love for Allah and our beloved prophet.

[Gagan]

Beautiful. Just read it. You will fall in love with Prophet of Allah(SAW)

[Leila Benkebir]

loved reading about the battles <3

[Nurfaeqah]

4.5 ☆

Just as amazing as part one of 'The Simple Seerah'. In part two, it focuses mainly on the battle of Uhud, which involved heavy losses and martyrs. It values the lesson of standing firm and strengthening Muslims' faith. It's truly a bittersweet event.

So many admiring figures that stood in the battle, fighting against the hypocrites. I find it fascinating that I could feel the tension, anticipation and adrenaline of the written battle. I can't imagine living in that reality yet I envy them so much. After all, they are promised Paradise. Prophet Muhammad SAW's trust in his people is also another aspect to admire. And when he unexpectedly faces a betrayal, he doesn't waver at all. Subhanallah.

This series truly has taught me about instilling patience, having trust, increasing faith and to be mindful. I know I will learn even more as I continue this series.

[Taybah_tells]

There's just something about the way this series is narrated that is so, so engrossing.
100% would recommend for all to read, not just young readers (which it is great for) but even older readers as well.

I read the beginning of this book to my husband's grandpa who is not doing too well, and he thoroughly enjoyed having the story read to him.

Eagerly awaiting the release of part 3 !

[Mar M]

An excellent book with just enough vivid descriptions to transport the reader into the times of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Makes it easier for modern readers to understand and empathise with the struggles that the early companions had to go through. I love the lessons learned after each chapter that also serves as points for reflection.

[Raheemah Odusote]

The second in the series of The Simple Seerah did not disappoint me. It did great, just like the first in the series. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it on Chaptrs.
I look forward to reading the next instalment, in sha Allah.

[Amani]

The cast of characters at the end is really good- too bad I discovered it when I finished reading!

[Faridahyunos]

Beautifully written. ❤️

[Munirah]

A simple yet engaging read on the seerah of the early years of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.

[Leila]

Of course had to read the second seerah book and equally loved it. Amazing narrating, you really get a feel for what it was like to be alive back then and the hardships muslims had to face.

[Kim Arfa]

MashaaAllah. There are significant lessons in every page. Beautifully written.

[Sabiea]

Really enjoyed continuing the story of the Prophet from the first book. Reading about the wars was particularly interesting.

[Sujud]

Really loved the narration.
I listened to the audio book version, it was truly an immersive experience.

[Rimas Wattat]

good book but it was very slow and you didn't always know who was talking i noticed i was looking at the page every few seconds

[Lylia Bou]

Amazing just like the first one and the narration especially of the battle scene chef’s kiss

[Highland]

This book confuses Ubay Ibn Ka'b with Abdullah Ibn Ubayy. Ubay Ibn Ka'b was one of the best Quran reciters who was NOT a hypocrite. Abdullah Ibn Ubayy was a hypocrite that was NOT one of the best Quran reciters

[ainsoofiyah]

I love the first part of The Simple Seerah. My cousin gifted me parts two and three, for which I am forever grateful.

The book begins with the Muhajirin and Ansar happily greeting Rasulullah and his companion, Abu Bakr, as they arrive in Madinah. However, the majority of the book focuses on the details of the second major war in Islam: the Battle of Uhud. For over 1,400 years, the story of Uhud has been retold so often that it has been compressed into a overly simple narrative: the Muslims were close to victory but lost because a few archers disobeyed the Prophet's instructions.

Through this book, we get a close-up view of the Battle of Uhud. We are brought directly into the lives of the people who lived through it. The Muslims had to face an army three times larger than their own. Three hundred men abandoned them before the battle even started, and there were differing opinions between the Sahabah and the Prophet regarding strategy. Meanwhile, the Munafiqin attempted to stir unrest and create chaos at every opportunity. The book vividly captures both the uncertainty the Muslims felt and the deep faith that kept them steadfast.

It made me realize that history is often remembered only through its conclusions, while the people who lived through it had to experience every difficult step along the way. We remember Uhud simply as a battle the Muslims lost. But when you zoom in, you begin to appreciate the immense faith, resilience, and perseverance it took to survive it.