The renowned Muslim scholar Al-Hafiz Abdul-Ghani Al-Maqdisi has compiled this book bearing the abridged biographies of the Prophet and his Ten Companions who were given the glad tidings of Paradise. It is our duty to know about the lives of the Prophet and his Companions in order to learn the teachings of Islam. For that purpose many books have been written to elaborate the subject with every possible detail available. But amongst all of them this book holds a special position as it has all the information condensed in a very simple style. Short Biographies of the Ten Companions Who were given the Tidings of Paradise Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (R) Abu Hafs, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab (R) Abu 'Abdullah, 'Uthman bin 'Affan (R) Abul-Hasan, 'Ali bin Abu Talib (R) Abu Muhammad, Talhah bin 'Ubaidullah (R) Abu Abdullah, Az-Zubair bin AI-'Awwam (R) Abu Ishaq, Sa'd bin Abu Waqqas Abul-A'war, Said bin Zaid bin 'Amr Abu Muhammad, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf bin 'Abd 'Awf (R) Abu 'Ubaidah, 'Aamir bin 'Abdullah bin Al-Jarrah.

This book is concerned about the earliest period of Islam when it first appeared in the Seventh century. The Rise of Islam gives an indispensable information regarding Prophet Muhammad who carried the Nobel message from heaven to earth. The age of the first four caliphs who succeeded the prophet and bear the responsibility after him is exclusively illustrated. Such period was the backbone; other subsequent enlightening ages were based upon. These ages witnessed the rising of Islamic civilization that took the lead of the world for some centuries.

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All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the [One Who] Sustains the Heavens and Earths, Director of all that is created, who sent the Messengers (may the peace and blessings of Allah beupon all of them) to rational beings, to guide them and explain the religious laws to them with clearproofs and undeniable arguments. I praise Him for all of His bounties. I ask Him to increase HisGrace and Generosity. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah alone, whohas no partner, the One, Who Subdues, the Generous, the Forgiving. I bear witness that our leaderMuhammad is His servant and Messenger, His beloved and dear one, the best of all creation. Hewas honoured with the Glorious Qur'an that has been an enduring miracle throughout the years.He was also sent with his guiding Sunnah that shows the way for those who seek guidance. Ourleader Muhammad has been particularised with the characteristic of eloquent and pithy speech, and simplicity and ease in the religion. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, theother Prophets and Messengers, all of their families and the rest of the righteous.NO Copyrights!!!This book can be printed or reproduced or utilized in any form or by anyelectronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, without permission from the publisherfor the sake of spreading the True teachings of Isl

Drawing on traditional Muslim sources, Michael Cook describes Muhammad's life and teaching. He also attempts to stand back from this traditional picture to show how far it is historically justified.