by: Sabreena Mushtaq
The book “Muhammad e Arabi (S.A.A.S)” is a Seerah book written by Inayatullah Asab Subhani, which takes us to the time of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S). The author mentioned the events of the life of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) amazingly. The author has discussed everything about the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) in a systematic way like a story, from his childhood up to his demise.
This book consists of 14 chapters, every chapter makes us realize how Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) has spent his life, how he dealt with the struggles, cruelties of Kufar, Quraish, and others. The author also discussed the patience of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S A W), and how he (S.A.W) used to tolerate cruelty, and misbehaving from the enemy side. This book also showed initially how much Quraishites loved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) but later how this love was changed into hostility when Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) called people towards the path of Allah, they started hating him, harming him, and so on. The whole history of the holy prophet is mentioned in this book. Readers easily can get the idea of Prophet Muhammad’s(S.A.A.S) life, struggles, achievements, etc.
The first chapter of this book under the title “Hoti hai Sehar paida” deals with the aspects of pre-Islamic Arabian society and the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The people of Arabs at that time were ignorant, people were busy with polytheism, and they used to worship idols. The major and famous idols of that time were Lāt, ‘Uza, Hubul, and Manāt. This chapter also deals with the construction of well Zam Zam, how the Prophet’s father Abudullah married Amina how he died also how Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W) laid foot on the land of Arabs.
The 2nd chapter of this book under the title “Kirnai Ubarti hai” deals with the Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W) grandfather’s demise and the guidance of his uncle Abu Talib and the Prophet’s ist journey toward Syria. How the Prophet married Khadijah and how Ka’bah was reconstructed is also mentioned in this chapter. In this chapter, the author has also discussed the character of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) by mentioning the titles given to him by the society of Arabs like Al Sideeq(The truthful) and Al Amīn( The honest, trustworthy).
The third chapter under the title “Khuda Ke Awaaz” deals with in the shade of the message and prophethood, how Jibriel brings down the revelation on him in the cave of Hira and through which conditions Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) went at that time. On the other side, the behavior of Qurashites was getting harsher day by day. The important incident of interruption of Wahi (revelation) is discussed in detail in this chapter.
The fourth chapter of this book under the title “Pehli Pukar” deals with the three years of secret call of Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.A.S) towards Allah’s path. The author discussed here in this chapter the love and support from his uncle Abu Talib and the cruelty from his 2nd uncle Abu Lahab, Who used to harm Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). The Prophet’s sermon on Mount Safa and the kind support of Abu Talib at that time is also mentioned in it.
The fifth chapter under the title “Toofani Kashmukash” deals with the opposition of Qurashites to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) especially Abu Jahal, who was very harsh towards Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S). This chapter also deals with the acceptance of Hamzah’s Islam, by his conversation the Kufar lost their courage and now they started harming Muslims very badly.
The sixth chapter under the title “Kali Ghatayai” deals with the hijrah of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) to Abyssinia (Ethiopia). The machinations of Quraish against the emigrants and the warm welcome of Muslims by Najashi is mentioned in this chapter. The incident of Umar’s plan to kill prophet Muhammad (S.A.W-) and his conversion is also mentioned in this chapter. The detailed note on the year of grief (The death of Khadijah and Abu Talib) is also discussed in this chapter.
The seventh chapter under the title “Nazuk Marhalai” deals with the extreme tyranny from Quraish and Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to Sawdah and Aisha. The journey towards Taif and their brutal behavior with Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S), and the acceptance of Islam by the group of Jinns are discussed in this chapter.
The eighth chapter under the title “Aur Karwaan Banta Gaya” deals with the incident of Al-Isra and Al-Mi’raj and the pledges of ‘Aqabah(ist and 2nd) and the war between Aus and Khazraj. And the beginning of a new life at Madinah.
The ninth chapter under the title “Alvida!” A Watan” deals with the migration of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) towards Madinah the brotherhood between the Muhajirīn and Ansār and the failure of Jews.
The tenth chapter under the title “Dawat I Haq Talwaru Ke Chawau Mai” deals with the permission of battle and pre-badr missions and invasions,Abu Sufyan’s journey towards Syria.
The eleventh chapter under the title “Khoon I Dil o jigger Sai hai Sarmayai Hayat” deals with all the battles that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) fought after hijrah and the banishment of Banu Qainuqa.
The twelfth chapter under the title “Mashal I tawheed par Andhhiyu ke Yalgar” deals with the banishment of Banu Nazīr the battle of the trench and the failure of Quraishites by crossing the trench (Khandaq).
The thirteenth chapter under the title “ Aur—- But toot gayai” deals with the rumor of Uthman’s death and the pledge of Ridhwan to the treaty of Hudaibiya and its clauses, and the breach of covenant, all these sub-topics are mentioned in this chapter in detail.
The fourteenth and last chapter of this book under the title “Dam I Wapsi” deals with Hajj al Wada (The farewell hajj) of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) and the sermon which he (S.A.A.S) gave at Arafat and Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.A.S) last advice to Muslims. Finally the author has mentioned the days before the death of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) and his decision to make Abu Bakr as Caliph for Muslims and finally the last moments of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) on the earth. انا لله وانا اليه راجعون ( We belong to Allah and to Allah we shall return).
Islam is an exclusive religion because its doctrines and practices are open only to true believers. This book “Muhammad Arabi” not only provides us the historical background of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.A.S) but also provides us with great moral lessons.
Innayat ullah Asab Subhani has written this book in the Urdu language in a systematic way, after reading this book I am very eager to read other books related to the history of Islam and the life of Prophet Muhammad ( S.A.A.S). This book contains so many lessons, when I completed this book I cried a lot as its language is so impressive that one can feel its words. This book should have an important place in the book of biographies. The important characteristic of this book is that while reading it, the reader feels the love of Allah and the Messenger (S.A.A.S).
I recommend this book for beginners as this book is written in an easy language and in a very polite way, one can understand it easily. Summarising such a great and deep journey leaves me in tears because of its rich lessons and strong Islamic teachings.
The author is pursuing Master’s in Islamic Studies from Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal. She can be mailed at sabreenamushtaq53@gmail.com
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