I feel it is important for every Muslim to have the basic knowledge of how the religion of Islam was perfected and spread throughout Arabia during the life of the Prophet SAW and also, to the very least, be briefed with the names of the Companions. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, ed. (2017). "The Moon, al-Qamar". The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary. The detailed account of the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, actions, and doings are incredibly detailed, it was so refreshing and really nourished me during this month of Ramadan. It also helped strengthen my emaan and when reading the Qur’an. I read and look at it in a different way because of the understanding that the Qur’an came as a revelation bit by bit in different circumstances and situations, difficulties and tribalities to my Prophet (PBUH). Every letter, every ayah, every Surah, has such a beautiful and deep meaning to it and reading this book has helped with also understanding the Qur’an better. I took so much from this book; it will always stay with me and without a doubt will re-read it time and time again.

The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was sent as a mercy for the people as he led people out of ignorance and set an ideal example that would last till the end of times. He not only had the ideal character but set practical examples of Islam which also made him the best teacher for mankind. Islam and people flourished when people followed the life of the Prophet (PBUH) but Islamic history fell into a deep pit of humiliation when people abandoned His teachings. In this day and age once again we have strayed away from the teachings of Islam and this era too demands us to follow the Seerah and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).Extract 01: Take a look at this extract on the character of Muhammad (PBUH) and his personality before prophethood. Prange, Sebastian R. (2018-05-03). Monsoon Islam: Trade and Faith on the Medieval Malabar Coast. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-108-42438-7. Now the commentators on this point out that the splitting of the moon was in response to the pagans demanding that Muhammad perform a miracle. I read in various Muslim writers where they said there is an ancient tradition that he pulled out his sword and he split the moon. Now it's not germane to me whether these Muslim traditions are true or false; I'm simply quoting them. That he split the moon in response to a request, I just read you the statement.” During the 12th to 14th centuries CE, the Muslims in Malabar, who were at the time a minority there, composed a story to solidify their community’s influence in the region, [9] claiming that a king of the medieval Chera dynasty called Cheraman Perumal ( lit. "Great lord of the Cheras"), or in its Arabic rendering, Shakarwatī Farmad, had witnessed the moon splitting in his dream. He then partitioned his realm among different lieutenants, journeyed to Arabia to see Muhammad, and died some years later. [10] [11] Historical research has found this story to be fictitious. [12] Reading this book in its entirety during the month of Ramadan has just renewed my profound love I have for my Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and the Ummah.

All people of truth and sainthood, as well as of inspiration and spiritual discovery, testify that this event took place. All foremost theologians and learned scholars confirm this event, despite other differences of opinions. Someone recommended this book to me years ago. Since then, I’ve read through it whenever I found the chance. I have 2 editions of this book. This one in particular I found helpful, because at the end of each chapter it includes a summarized list of the lessons & morals mentioned in that particular chapter.Although this book is the Biography of our Nabi Muhammad ﷺ But I'm not going to decode His life here, since we all are aware of it. We know our prophet's father (Abdullah) died before his birth and his mother (Amna) died when he was 6 years old. His paternal uncle Abu Talib later took care of him. The book covers all stages of His (PBUH) life and covers a wide range of topics. Take a look at the table of content to get a better idea of the subject matter of the book. Needless to say it’s one of the must have books for every muslim household, a read you won’t get tired re-reading. When he like the ant became sleepless and fasting in devotion to you then without doubt WITH THE SWORD OF THE FINGER HE SPLIT the moon into two parts like a hair. 4 ( Muntakhabu-t-tawarikh, by 'Abdu-l-Qadir Ibn-i-muluk Shah known as Al-Badaoni, translated from the original Persian, and edited by George S. A. Ranking, M.D. (Cantab.), M.R.A.S. [Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta, 1898], Volume 1, p. 110; bold and capital emphasis ours)

There were so many things and details that were refreshing for memory and heart, and reading about beloved Prophet (saw) surely gives immense pleasure to the soul of a muslim.All truthful narrators and scholars of Hadith narrated this incident through various authentic channels of transmission.