As the Qur’an says, “In the Apostle of Allah there is certainly for you a good exemplar,” (Qur’an; 33:21) therefore, a believer should know his manner, behavior and his correctors and follow them. This is the way of salvation.

One of the characters of the Prophet was His love for all people. He was a mercy for all creatures. Almighty Allah says, “We did not send you but as a mercy to all the nations.” (Qur’an; 21:107)

Moreover, says, “There has certainly come to you an apostle from among yourselves. Grievous to him is your distress; he is full of concern for you and most kind and merciful to the faithful.” (Qur’an; 9:128)

Holy Prophet was so concern - not just for believers and his companions, but also for non-believers - that Allah told him: “Perhaps you will torment yourself in grief over them because they will not believe in this saying at all.” (Qur’an; 18:6) Polytheists persecuted him and beat him with stones, but the Prophet prayed for them and said, “O My Lord, forgive my people; they do not know.”

This is the Prophet in the Qur’an, but what about Muhammad (S) in history? It is too regretful that many of the previous historians have turned the historical facts upside down and that they have led the contemporary youths astray in connection with the truths. If they had submitted to his command, the fate of the Islamic world would have been more ordered than what it is now. The Muslims would have never been involved in dissent and their unity, and consensus would protect them against calamities.

Consequently, the new generation should clear up what is dark and vague on the pages of the history books and then follow the example of the policy and behavior of the Prophet (S), the prime example of humanity, and of his dear daughter, bridegroom, and followers. Nowadays, the world is seriously in need of knowing the characteristics of this great personage to be taken as a guide and an example.

The book you are holding is intended to answer the questions about the history of Prophet Muhammad (S) very briefly. This book is about the events of the Prophet’s life, from the day he was born and even before that day for background information, until the day he died.

I hope this book will be useful for you, so that you become more familiar with the last Messenger of Allah.