Muhammad, the World-Changer: An Intimate Portrait
Nov 2021 · Sold by St. Martin's Essentials
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Uncover the Remarkable Life and Legacy of Islam's Founding Prophet
"An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islam's founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into his personal life and tastes." —New York Times Book Review
"A joyous read, presenting the Prophet Muhammad both as human and humane. Insightful, thoughtful and thought provoking!" —Azar Nafisi, New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran
"A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book!" —Reza Aslan, author of No God but God and Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
A six-year-old Muhammad cries in his mother's arms as she urges with her last breath: "Be a world-changer!" Suddenly orphaned in a change-fearing tribal society, the boy must overcome immense obstacles to unleash his potential and inspire others.
Mohamad Jebara, a renowned Qur'anic Arabic scholar, fuses details long known to Muslim scholars but inaccessible to popular audiences, bringing to life Muhammad's gripping personal story. From his dramatic birth to nearly being abducted into slavery to escaping assassination, Muhammad emerges as an unrelenting man on a mission. Dynamic women nurture him, Jewish and Christian mentors inspire him, and the enslaved individuals he liberates propel his movement.
Placing Muhammad's life in a broader historical context, Jebara vividly evokes Meccan society, arguing that Muhammad's innovative vision helped shape our modern world. Muhammad, the World-Changer offers a fascinating glimpse into the birth of Islam and the lasting impact of its founder.
"An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islam's founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into his personal life and tastes." —New York Times Book Review
"A joyous read, presenting the Prophet Muhammad both as human and humane. Insightful, thoughtful and thought provoking!" —Azar Nafisi, New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran
"A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book!" —Reza Aslan, author of No God but God and Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
A six-year-old Muhammad cries in his mother's arms as she urges with her last breath: "Be a world-changer!" Suddenly orphaned in a change-fearing tribal society, the boy must overcome immense obstacles to unleash his potential and inspire others.
Mohamad Jebara, a renowned Qur'anic Arabic scholar, fuses details long known to Muslim scholars but inaccessible to popular audiences, bringing to life Muhammad's gripping personal story. From his dramatic birth to nearly being abducted into slavery to escaping assassination, Muhammad emerges as an unrelenting man on a mission. Dynamic women nurture him, Jewish and Christian mentors inspire him, and the enslaved individuals he liberates propel his movement.
Placing Muhammad's life in a broader historical context, Jebara vividly evokes Meccan society, arguing that Muhammad's innovative vision helped shape our modern world. Muhammad, the World-Changer offers a fascinating glimpse into the birth of Islam and the lasting impact of its founder.
Uncover the Remarkable Life and Legacy of Islam's Founding Prophet
"An accessible biography of Muhammad, Islam's founding prophet, tracing his development from orphan to political leader and providing insights into his personal life and tastes." —New York Times Book Review
"A joyous read, prese...
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Luqman Rahardjo
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August 17, 2025
one of the most engaging biographies I've read. made me feel like i was walking beside him (pbuh) at every chapter of his (pbuh) life.
About the author
Mohamad Jebara is a scriptural philologist and prominent exegetist known for his eloquent oratory style as well as his efforts to bridge cultural and religious divides. A semanticist and historian of Semitic cultures, he has served as Chief Imam as well as headmaster of several Qur’anic and Arabic language academies. Jebara has lectured to diverse audiences around the world; briefed senior policy makers; and published in prominent newspapers and magazines. A respected voice in Islamic scholarship, Jebara advocates for positive social change.
Mohamad Jebara is a scriptural philologist and prominent exegetist known for his eloquent oratory style as well as his efforts to bridge cultural and religious divides. A semanticist and historian of Semitic cultures, he has served as Chief Imam as well as headmaster of several Qur’anic and Arabi...
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