{"product_id":"9781838606565","title":"Prophet Muhammad Islam and the Divine Message","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWorld of Islam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eProphet Muhammad\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIslam and the Divine Message\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStephen Burge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Islamic Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eI.B. Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProphets serve as intermediaries between the human and divine worlds, granting them a special status in history across diverse religions and cultures. For Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad (570–632 CE) represents the culmination of the line of monotheistic prophets, including Abraham, Moses and Jesus. In his own lifetime, Muhammad overcame opposition and brought reforms, firmly establishing a thriving community of believers which would become a major world civilisation. Today, the Prophet's life and actions continue to inspire the Muslims worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Prophet Muhammad \u003c\/i\u003epresents an illuminating portrait of Muhammad in his capacity as God's messenger and an exemplary figure to Muslims. Revealing the challenges and triumphs of prophecy, Stephen Burge examines how prophets have inspired faith communities' relationship with the Divine, and one another. In doing so, this engaging account elucidates the enduring influence of prophecy and the profound legacy of the Prophet Muhammad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStephen Burge\u003c\/b\u003e is Senior Research Associate in the Qur'anic Studies Unit at the Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, and an ordained priest of the Church of England. He holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from The University of Edinburgh for his research on the 15th-century theologian and jurist, al-Suyuti. Among his publications are \u003ci\u003eAngels in Islam\u003c\/i\u003e, a topic on which he is a world specialist and \u003ci\u003eThe Meaning of the Word: Lexicology and Qur'anic Exegesis\u003c\/i\u003e in addition to articles on the Qur'an, hadith (traditions of the Prophet) and their interpretation.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 December 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI.B. Tauris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781838606565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51332729438348,"sku":"9781838606565","price":14.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_79c1b115-4f55-43ee-becd-218df7644396.jpg?v=1783605337","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781838606565","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}