Muhammad: The Life of the Prophet: Based on Original Sources [Paperback]

Muhammad is an honest trader living in Mecca. He is happily married to a wealthy merchant, and they have lovely children. Life should be wonderful. But for Muhammad it isnt enough. He begins to spend long periods of time alone, thinking deeply about life and his relationship with God. One day when he is in the mountains Muhammad receives a message from God. He must share it with all those around him, knowing that it will completely change the way in which people understand their lives. But will anybody believe in his message? What if some people dont want to listen? This is the story of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the man who brought to the world the message of Islam, a religion that today has millions of followers around the globe.Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the worlds greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.Can people learn the wisdom of thinking about others, and not just about themselves? We best learn about ourselves by learning about others. This book on Muhammad will help Muslims and non-Muslims alike to consider anew their deepest beliefs and convictions. GB