
The Days of Mohammed
A Riveting Journey Through Ancient Islamic History and the Life of Prophet MohammedBy Anna May WilsonLength4h 35m
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In "The Days of Mohammed," Anna May Wilson delivers a rich and evocative narrative that intricately weaves the life of the Prophet Muhammad within the socio-political tapestry of 7th-century Arabia. Utilizing a blend of historical fiction and profound cultural insights, Wilson employs lyrical prose and vivid imagery to transport readers into a world teetering on the brink of transformation. The novel's structure oscillates between personal anecdotes, historical accounts, and socio-religious commentary, inviting readers to engage thoughtfully with the transformative events that shaped early Islam and the broader Middle Eastern context. Anna May Wilson, an accomplished writer and scholar with a background in religious studies and Middle Eastern history, draws on her extensive research to craft this compelling account of a critical juncture in human history. Her passion for bridging the divide between cultures and her experience living in various Islamic societies inform her nuanced portrayal of Muhammad, offering readers a balanced perspective that challenges stereotypes and invites empathy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the historical complexities of Islam and the life of Muhammad. Wilson'Äôs narrative not only illuminates the past but also resonates with contemporary discussions about faith, identity, and cultural exchange. Readers will find themselves not just informed, but profoundly moved by the remarkable journey within these pages.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length4 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2WHEREIN YUSUF ENCOUNTERS A SAND-STORM IN THE DESERT, AND HAS SOMEWHAT OF AN EXPERIENCE WITH THE LITTLE DERVISH.
3NATHAN THE JEW.
4YUSUF'S FIRST MEETING WITH MOHAMMED.
5YUSUF STUDIES THE SCRIPTURES.—CONNECTING EVENTS.
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6WHEREIN IS TOLD THE STORY OF NATHAN'S LIBERATION.
7AMZI AT MEDINA.
8MOHAMMED'S ENTRANCE INTO MEDINA.
9MOHAMMED BECOMES INTOLERANT.—WAR.
10WHEREIN THE BEDOUIN YOUTH KEDAR BECOMES A MOSLEM.
11ABU SOFIAN'S CARAVAN.
12THE BATTLE OF BEDR.
13THE PERSECUTION BEGINS.
14AMZI FINALLY REJECTS MOHAMMED.
15THE FATE OF DUMAH.
16A SCENE IN PALESTINE.
17THE BATTLE OF OHOD.
18THE BATTLE OF THE DITCH.
19THE FAMILY OF ASRU.
20MANASSEH AND ASRU AT KHAIBAR.
21MOHAMMED'S PILGRIMAGE.
22THE SIEGE OF KHAIBAR.—KEDAR.
23MANASSEH AND KEDAR AT MECCA.
24INTERVENING EVENTS.
25THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRANCE INTO MECCA.
26KEDAR AT THE CAABA.