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SynopsisThe Prophet Muhammad, like the Prophets Abraham, Moses, and Jesus, came to unite the believers under God's divine laws. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are some of the most influential religions. All three originated in the Middle East and share many world views. Ekram Haque explains why Christians and Jews will be astounded by the Prophet Muhammad's noble life and the parallels found in the Qur'an, the Gospels, and the Torah. The Prophet Muhammad was a man who brought people together, instantly capturing them with his smile and profound message. As the most influential man ever, historians have captured his life story vividly. But this biography focuses on his role as the awaited Prophet of the scriptures. Therefore, the spirit of this book reflects the spirit in which God sent this Prophet.- Omar Suleiman, President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Ekram Haque's book contributes to the discussion among Jews, Christians, and Muslims seeking to grow in mutual respect, appreciation, and love. As a Christian pastor, I recommend this book, especially to fellow Christians willing to see the Prophet Muhammad and Islam in a new light. Christians are called to embrace Muslims and Jews as sisters and brothers in faith, and this book will help us fulfill this calling.- Ian Mevorach, Pastor and Co-founder of the Common Street Spiritual Center. Ekram Haque graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City. His other books include Hearts That Think, See, and Remember ; The Radiant Lamp ; and Powered by Hope, Positivity, and Optimism., In this exploration of the Seerah, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, author Ekram Haque connects the challenges and obstacles the Prophet faced with the current tribulations of daily living for believers all over the world. Haque combines commentary and study of relevant passages of the Qur'aan with primary sources of the Seerah from the period when scholars all across the Muslim world were writing about the Prophet's life and times. Haque stretches the narrative backward to look at the Prophet's ancestors and forward to his millions of modern followers. In addition to providing an in-depth examination of the Seerah, Haque widens the scope of his book to explain the Prophet's life to believers of all Abrahamic faiths-Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Haque draws parallels between the Prophet's teachings and what is written in the Gospels and the Torah, making the case that both foretold the Prophet's coming. He shows that all three Abrahamic religions originated from a single source and the belief systems and values of the three have more similarities than differences. These comparisons are clearly explained for anyone willing to approach the Seerah with an open heart and mind.