SLRAT IBN HISHAM Biography of the Prophet salatisd gil yeas Abridged by: ‘Abdus-Salam M. Haran AL-FALAH FOUNDATION For Translation, Publication & Distribution© AL-FALAH FOUNDATION FOR TRANSLATION, PUBLICATION & DISTRIBUTION 1421/ 2000. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in @ retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying. recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Views expressed by different authors of books and studies published by Al-Fatuh Foundation do not necessarily represent the views of Al-Falah Foundation. The transkition of the meaning of the Quranic verses quoted in the text is taken from Dr. Muhammad Tajud-Din Al-Hildl? and Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khin’s diterpretation of the Meaning of the Noble Qur'an , ‘Translated by Inds A. Farid Revised by Muhammad M. Abdul-Fattah Edited by Umm Faitiy Cook Cover designed by Xadijah Garrett Published by: AL-FALAH FOUNDATION FOR TRANSLATION. PUBLICATION & DISTRIBUTION 24 At-Tayaran’st., Nasr City, Cairo. Egypt Tel, & fax: 2622838 : 977-5813-80-8 V/V lal aa,Preface Throughout! history, the world has never witnessed an ideal character like that of Prophet Muharnmad (pbuh). This fuct is maintained in the Glorious Qur'an, when Allah. Most High. says, Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exampler for him wite hopes in Allah and the Final Day, and who remembers Allah mech. (Al-Ahzab: 21) ‘Therefore, it is the duty of every Muslim to study and reflect on the Sirah of the Prophet (pbuh), so as to gain success in this world and. prosperity in the world to core. In this context, Az-Zuhari said. “In studying the battles of the Prophet (pbuh). lies the knowledge of this world as well as that of the Hereafter.” Thus, it gives us great pleasure to present this valuable book to our beloved readers, At the same time, we feel indebted to the abridger's family for giving us the chance to present this priceless work to our Englisl iking readers, Also, we ask Allah to abundantly reward both the author, ibn Hisham, and the abridger, “Abdus-Salam M. Hiirin, and bestow His metcy upon their souls. Finally, all praise and thanks are duc to Allah, without Whose help and guidance nothing can be accomplished. Al-Falah Director Mubammad Abdow