Amongst your list are two books on the life of the Prophet by Lesley Hazelton, who has said the following about our beloved prophet
“6. He knew how to say he was wrong.
He acknowledged his own fallibility, most notably in the now infamous case of “the Satanic verses,” when he tried to mend the rift between himself and his opponents by acknowledging their totem gods as intercessors with the one supreme god. When he realized that he’d been tempted into betraying his principles and that there could be “no partners with God,” he had the courage and integrity to publicly declare his mistake.
7. His tragic failure came at the end.
He died without designating a successor. In the absence of a son, many thought it crucial that he make his wishes unequivocally clear, but though his final illness lasted 10 days (the duration and symptoms seem to indicate bacterial meningitis), he never did so. Ironically, the prophet of unity — one god, one people — thus paved the way for the divisiveness between Sunni and Shiite that persists today.”
There seem to be quite a few books written by non-Muslims, and other people with non Muslim names on the list, who it is not clear if they are a Muslims or not. Posted in the new Muslims section, I would have concerns about new Muslims learning about Islam from non-Muslim sources.
Last edited by Insaanah; 12-11-2017 at 04:30 PM.
Stunningly beautiful adhaan from the Dome of the Rock in Masjid ul Aqsa Download (right click and choose "save target/link as").
This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One God, and that those of understanding may take heed (14:52)
Indeed Allah knows, and you know not (16: 74, part)
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