
"The Useful Summary of the Biography and Traits of the Chosen Prophet ﷺ"
The Useful Summary of the Biography and Traits of the Chosen Prophet ﷺ
""The Useful Summary of the Biography and Traits of the Chosen Prophet ﷺ" is a concise and systematic reference guide crafted by Sheikh Haytham bin Muhammad Sarhan to seamlessly navigate the fragrant prophetic biography. The book masterfully blends the study of the Prophet’s ﷺ physical and moral characteristics (Shama'il) with his historical journey from before his mission until his passing, all supported by evaluative quizzes to reinforce the acquired knowledge."
"The Useful Summary of the Biography and Traits of the Chosen Prophet ﷺ" by Sheikh Haytham bin Muhammad Sarhan is an innovative and accessible educational and instructional resource, specially designed to bring the noble prophetic biography closer to readers and students of all levels. The book stands out for its clear structured approach that blends historical narration with practical educational aspects. Its content revolves around several core pillars, beginning with highlighting the Prophet’s ﷺ physical and moral attributes (Shama'il) and understanding his guidance and Sunnah in his daily worship and transactions. It also clarifies the unique characteristics and virtues that Allah bestowed upon our noble Prophet, alongside introducing his pure household and his wives, the Mothers of the Believers (may Allah be pleased with them). Furthermore, the book reviews the chronological timeline of the prophetic biography, starting from the Prophet's ﷺ life before his mission, passing through the beginning of revelation, and detailing the events of the "Meccan Era" with its steadfastness and foundation. This is followed by the "Medinan Era" and the establishment of the Islamic state, featuring a brief summary of his victorious battles, leading up to his illness and passing ﷺ. The book does not merely stop at historical narration rather, it is interspersed with periodic assessment quizzes cleverly distributed between chapters. These quizzes aim to gauge the reader's comprehension and ensure the retention of knowledge in the student's mind, making it an ideal guide for family gatherings, study circles and educational courses.
The Under-Secretariat of Publications and Research - Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da’wah, and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Publisher
It is one of the specialized agencies under the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da’wah, and Guidance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This entity is responsible for the full supervision of printing, publishing and distributing approved and authentic Islamic books and publications, in addition to supporting research and scholarly studies that serve Islamic culture. The agency works to spread correct awareness of the Islamic religion and its tolerant values, and to provide reliable knowledge to Muslims and non-Muslims around the world in various languages (including English, as in this book), relying on specialized scholarly committees to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the content.
Ibraheem Abu Tameem Al-Mubtasim
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