Can you give a summary of the bibliography of Muhammad, prophet of islam?

Question

The best summary gets 10 points. Some questions to address, when and where was he born. Where did he go. What did he do. Until his death, etc.

IMPORTANT: All statements made should be backed up with authentic sources.

Answer 1

Much is known about the life of Muhammad. In 1851, the French scholar Ernest Renan wrote that Muhammad lived "in the full light of history." Muhammad's first biographer was Muhammad Ibn Ishag (704-773 A.D.) who wrote "Sirat Rasul Allah", a work which has not survived. No finished biography of Muhammad appeared until 150 years after his death in Arabia.

According to tradition, Muhammad was born in Mecca on April 20, 570 A.D. Shi'ites say he was born on April 26th. His full name was Muhammad Bin-Abdullah. At the time Muhammad was born Muhammad's father was the chief of the pagan worshipping tribe of Koreish. Muhammad's father was Abdullah, of the family of Hashim. His father died soon after his son's birth--while he was out on a trading expedition. His father was the youngest son of Abdul Muttalib and the great-grandson of Kussai. Muhammad was orphaned early in his life after his mother Amina died and was raised by his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, then chief of the Quraysh (Koreish) tribe, and his uncle Abu-Talib beginning at age 6. Earlier, at about 5 years old while in the care of a Bedouin nurse named Halima Muhammad became subject to epileptic fits. The branch of the Quraysh tribe Muhammad belonged to was known as the Beni Hashem.

At the age of nine the boy Muhammad mounted a camel and went on a merchandising expedition into Syria. It was while with his grandfather and uncle that Muhammad learned learned to be lordly, and to exercise power, to fast, and to pray at certain specified times of the day. The Quraysh tribe prayed to idols at sunrise, noon, and at sunset; and they faced the direction of the idol black stone and the Kaaba.

While away from Arabia he saw the sacred places of the Jews. He stood on the spot where the King of Salem came out and did obeisance to Abraham. He was shown the place where his great mother, the bondwoman Hagar, went forth leading Ishmael by the hand. He saw Damascus, city of the desert, and Sinai, the mountain of the law. Then he returned to Mecca full of visions and dreams. His teen years were as a shepherd and an attendant of caravans.

At the age of 20 Muhammad was hired by a wealthy woman named Khadija (or Khadeejah) to manage her late husband's caravan business. When Muhammad was 25 he married Khadija; six children were born to them, but only one survived to adulthood; his beloved daughter Fatima. While in the caravan business Muhammad happened to make many journeys to Syria and Palestine. During this time Muhammad became acquainted with both Jews and Christians. Later, the monk-like Muhammad would cause things to be written in the Koran about both Jewish and Christian history, which shows that Muhammad did not possess an intellect befitting a historian. It has also been thought that Muhammad could not read or write. In fact, the Qur'an says Muhammad was illiterate (Ummi) in Sura 7:157. These Qur'an (Koran) entries you will see below are marred with gross errors and inattention to detail. This marriage to the much older Khadija, who was then 40 years old and who already had been married twice proved very fortunate to Muhammad. Muhammad suddenly became equal to the richest men in Mecca. While married to Khadija Muhammad did not marry any other wife. However, after she died, Muhammad would show no restraint in his self gratification for lust with multiple wives, slaves, captives, and even his own adoptive son Zaid's wife. Khadija gave Muhammad two sons, both of whom died young. They both also had 4 daughters together. Their names were Rockeya, Kolthum, Zeinale, and Fatima.

People used to ask Muhammad's favorite child bride Aisha how the Prophet lived at home. "Like an ordinary man," she answered. "He would sweep the house, stitch his own clothes, mend his own sandals; water the camels, milk the goats, help the servants at their work, and eat his meals with them; and he would go to fetch a thing we needed from the market."

Aisha (only 6 when married) believed whatever Muhammad told her about his divine inspiration. Muhammad claimed that he used to get revelations from Allah only when he slept with Aisha. Why is it that Gabriel did not bother to visit him when Muhammad spent nights with other wives in his harem?

Reference: ahadith from Sahih Bukhari: "Muhammad used to get divine inspiration only in Aisha's bed"...3.47.755


Aisha did not see Gabriel while Muhammad introduced Gabriel to her…4.54.440

Volume 4, Book 54, Number 440:

Narrated Abu Salama:

'Aisha said that the Prophet said to her "O 'Aisha' This is Gabriel and he sends his (greetings) salutations to you." 'Aisha said, "Salutations (Greetings) to him, and Allah's Mercy and Blessings be on him," and addressing the Prophet she said, "You see what I don't see."
The below history of Muhammad is based on Islamic sources such as:

Qur'an / Koran itself Abu Dawud (sunnah)(A.D. 832?)
Ibn Ishaq (A.D. 768) Tirmidhi (A.D. 892)
Al Waqidi (Wakidi) (A.D. 822) Tabari (A.D. 929)
Ibn Hisham (A.D. 828) Zamakhshari (A.D.1144)

Ibn Sa'd (A.D. 845) Baidawi (A.D. 1292)
Ahmad ibn Hanbal (A.D. 855) Ibn Kathir (A.D. 1301-1372)
Amr ibn Sharhabil (Caliph 717-20 AD) Ibn Khaldun (A.D. 1332-1406)
al-Bukhari (A.D. 810-870) Imam al-Mawawy
Ibn Hazam (A.D. 994-1064) Sahih al-Bukbari
Ali Dashti
Ibn Hajar - "Isabah", or "Dictionary of Persons who knew Muhammad"
Muhammad Ibn al-Rawandi, in "The Quest for the Historical Muhammad"
Also, Alfred Guillaume best known/respected Western Scholar on Islam
Also, "The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and the Crusades"
Also, Ali Dashti: "Twenty Three Years: A Study of the Prophetic Career of Mohammad"
Also, "Islam and Terrorism" and "Jesus and Muhammad", by the former professor of Islamic history at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt (Born a Muslim in Egypt/name changed to: Mark A. Gabriel, PHD)
"Inside Islam, A Guide for Catholics", Pages 61, 62, 69, Co-wrote by David Ali, Islam Apostate
Ibn Hisham, The Life of Muhammad, 3rd ed., pt. 6, vol. 3 (Beirut, Lebanon: Dar-al-Jil, 1998), p. 8
The Truth about Muhammad, Founder of the World's Most Intolerent Religion, by Robert Spencer

Answer 2

1. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was by profession a merchant and shepherd. He was a humble a trusted person, He got married at the age of 25 to Khadija who was a 40 yr old widow. Some time later The Angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet at the Mount Hira where the Prophet (PBUH) went to meditate from time to time. In brief, the Prophet (PBUH) kept coming to this mountain and the Angel revealed the Qur'an to him in parts so that he could remember it and recite it to companions who then wrote it down. It took 23 years for the Qur'an to be completed. This was the seen as start of the Prophet's (PBUH) Muslim life. He went on to spread the message of Islam facing much opposition while doing so. He died in the year 632 at the age of 63. 2. There are many differences between Sunni and Shia muslims. The main reason for there seperation is after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Shias wanted the Prophet's (PBUH) son-in-law Ali to be the leader of the muslims whereas the Sunni's wanted a democratically elected leader. The main differences are: •Sunni’s are majority making up 85% of all Muslims •Shia Muslims place huge authority on the Imam and treat them as Saints whereasSunni Muslims do not place as much emphasis on them •Do not place much emphasis on the Hadith and this leads to differences in prayer and pilgrimage etc

Answer 3

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As a boxer, Muhammad brought unprecedented speed and grace to his sport, while his charm and wit changed forever what the public expected a champion to be. His accomplishments in the ring are the stuff of legend – two fights with Sonny Liston, where he proclaimed himself "The Greatest" and proved he was; three epic wars with Joe Frazier; the stunning victory over George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle; and dethroning Leon Spinks to become heavyweight champion for an unprecedented third time. But there was always far more to Muhammad than what took place in a boxing ring.

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OH, WAIT A MINUTE!!!!! YOU ASKED ABOUT THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, DIDNT YOU? SORRY ABOUT THAT. NEVER MIND.

Answer 4

before becoming a prophet:

he was an orphan man, he was known by his people by the two nick names Al-sadik (one who speaks the truth) and Al-amin (the trust). he didn't bother no one and no one bother him, he own his own business, he was married to only one wife while it was common practice to have more than one woman, he remained with his 1st wife till she dies. the 1st sign of his prophecy was true dreams. everytime he dreams, it comes true the next day or days. until he found something spirtual about it. he starts to have his own privacy, at the time his wife was a life, so he used to leave his home and go set alone in a cave called "Hera". he stays in that cave thinking of God. until Gibriel came down to him in a human figure, hold him tightly. Muhammad was very frighting, Angel Gibriel commanded him "READ!". "i can't Read!" muhammad said. then Angel Gibriel hold Muhammad more strongly until Muhammad though he will die and told him again "READ!". "I can't read" muhammad said. then again "READ!" . i can't read" muhammad said. then Muhammad said what do you want me to Read? then the 1st verses from the Quran came down to him and says:

[1] Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists).
[2] He has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood).

[3] Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.

[4] Who has taught (the writing) by the pen.

[5] He has taught man that which he knew not.

Quran 96:1-5

and then Angel Gibriel left him. and Muhammad ran very fast toward his home and then toward his wife very frighting and scared and told his wife to cover him so he can calm down. since then Angel Gibriel come down by a command of God. until the Quran was completed.

Answer 5

Brother, there are many websites where you can find this information. You will get better material than asking the question on this Y!A forum.

I'll post some for you below:
http://muhammad.net/bio/chronBr.htm
http://www.answers.com/topic/muhammad
http://www.amazon.com/Muhammad-Biography-Prophet-Karen-Armstrong/dp/0062508865

Answer 6

Muhammad was born into an affluent family settled in the northern Arabian town of Mecca. Tradition places it in the Year of the Elephant, commonly identified with 570. Some[citation needed] calculate his birthday as 20 April of that year, while Shi'a Muslims believe it to have been 26 April 570. Other sources calculate the year of his birth to have been 571. Muhammad's father, Abdullah, had died almost six months before he was born and the young boy was brought up by his paternal grandfather Abd al-Muttalib, of the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe. At the age of six, Muhammad lost his mother Amina and became fully orphaned. "Many years later, when he was exiled by his Meccan opponents, on his first pilgrimage from Medina to Mecca, he stopped at his mother's grave and cried bitterly, bringing tears to the eyes of his companions."[22] When he was eight years of age, his grandfather Abd al-Muttalib, who had become his guardian, also died. Muhammad now came under the care of his uncle Abu Talib, the new leader of the Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe, the most powerful in Mecca.

Mecca was a thriving commercial center, due in great part to a shrine (now called the Kaaba) that housed statues of many Arabian gods. Merchants from various tribes would visit Mecca during the pilgrimage season, when all inter-tribal warfare was forbidden and they could trade in safety. While still in his teens, Muhammad began accompanying his uncle on trading journeys to Syria. He thus became well-travelled and knowledgeable about foreign ways.


Middle years
Muhammad became a merchant. He "was involved in trade between the Indian ocean and the Mediterranean Sea."[23] He gained a reputation for reliability and honesty that attracted a proposal from Khadijah, a forty-year-old widow in 595.[23] Muhammad consented to the marriage, which by all accounts was a happy one.

Ibn Ishaq records that Khadijah bore Muhammad six children: two sons named Al Qasem and Abdullah (who is also called Al Tayeb and Al Taher) and four daughters. All of Khadija's children were born before Muhammad reported receiving his first revelation. His son Qasim died at the age of two. The four daughters are said to be Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatima.

The Shi'a say that Muhammad had only the one daughter, Fatima, and that the other daughters were either children of Khadijah by her previous marriage, or children of her sister.
Muhammad often retreated to Mount Hira near Mecca. Islamic tradition holds that the angel Gabriel began communicating with him here in the year 610 and commanded Muhammad to recite the following verses:[24]

Proclaim! (or read!) in the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created- Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful,- He Who taught (the use of) the pen,- Taught man that which he knew not.[25]

Upon receiving the first revelation he was scared, and when he returned home he related the event to his wife Khadijah. He was consoled and reassured by Khadijah and her Christian cousin, Waraqah ibn Nawfal. Waraqah was immediately enthusiastic, but Khadijah proceeded more cautiously, and was only satisfied that the revelations had indeed come from a good source after the conclusion of a test she had devised to determine that very thing. This was followed by a pause of three years during which Muhammad had gave himself up further to prayers and spiritual practices. When the revelations resumed he was reassured and commanded to begin preaching.[26][27]

According to Welch, the revelations were accompanied by mysterious seizures.[9] Muhammad was confident that he could distinguish his own thoughts from these messages.[28]In 632 Muhammad fell ill and suffered for several days with head pain and weakness. He succumbed on Monday, June 8, 632, in the city of Medina, at the age of sixty-three. He is buried in the Muhammad's tomb(his house) adjacent to Mosque of the Prophet in Medina.

Answer 7

Interestingly enough that since we don't have any actual news footage from back then that just about anything might just be a work of fiction. Perhaps he was just a cartoon after-all?

Answer 8

http://muhammad.net/bio/profbio.html

His biography is above. If you don't trust links, just copy and paste it into a new window. I don't trust them either, and doing that will not let anyone give you anything. If the site is nonexistent, it will say so. But this one is for real.

Answer 9

A horny pervert makes stuff up to get chicks into bed.

Answer 10

MO was born,
Mo's old catholic wife interpreted Mo's dreams,
Mo believed her,
Mo and Mo's Uncle with the BIG SWORD went out and
converted of KILLED many thousands.
MO. married many chicks of surprising ages.
Mo became the Big Guy of Tikrit!
Mo died without leaving any indicator as to who would take over.
Sunni and Shea have been killing each other ever since.

ALL Dates and further details are on the following URL.
http://www.easyislam.com/chronology_of_events_in_the_life_of_muhammad.asp

Answer 11

I am pretty sure that he fought Joe Frazier three times and George Foreman once.