MUHAMMAD: HIS LIFE BASED ON THE EARLIEST SOURCES

Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources is one of the most respected modern biographies of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Martin Lings draws primarily on the earliest Arabic historical and biographical sources, including works by Ibn Ishaq, Ibn Hisham, al-Waqidi, and al-Tabari, presenting the Prophet's life in a clear, engaging narrative while remaining faithful to classical Islamic traditions. The book covers the Prophet's ancestry, early life, the beginning of revelation, the Makkan and Madinan periods, major battles, treaties, and his final years. It is widely appreciated for its literary style and historical depth.