The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad by Lesley Hazleton

Category:Biography / History / Religion

Rating:4.3/5

Pages:384 

About the Book:

Written by award-winning author Lesley Hazleton, The First Muslim: The Story of Muhammad offers a vivid and deeply researched account of the life of Prophet Muhammad and the world in which he lived and transformed.

Drawing on early historical sources, the book follows Muhammad's journey from his childhood and early life in Mecca to his emergence as a religious and political leader. It explores the experiences, challenges, and decisions that shaped his life and the early Muslim community.

From his years as a merchant and the beginning of his prophetic mission to the challenges in Mecca, the migration to Medina, and his rise as the leader of a growing community, the narrative follows the major events that shaped the course of Islamic history.